Read the data given below and answer the question.
As per the data given above which state has the highest girl child
mortality?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Odisha
c. Rajasthan
d. Assam
Answer:
Answer by Student
The correct option is (d) Assam
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
- (a)Uttar Pradesh - The girl child mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Indian Census 2017 Studies is 43
- (b)Odisha - The girl child mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Indian Census 2017 Studies is 41
- (c)Rajasthan - The girl child mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Indian Census 2017 Studies is 40 .
- (d)Assam - The girl child mortality rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Indian Census 2017 Studies is 46 which is higher among all the given states.
Comparing the available data, we can see that the highest girl-child mortality rate among the mentioned states is in Assam, with a rate of 46. This means that Assam has the highest number of deaths among girl children per 1,000 live births according to the given data.
Thus, option (d) is correct
