According to recent demographic health data from the Sample Registration System, what is the Under-Five Mortality Rate in India?

Appeared in: NORCET-11 Prelims

Explanation

U5MR is defined as deaths of children under 5 per 1,000 live births.
India's U5MR for 2022 is 29 per 1,000 live births as per SRS and UNICEF.
This rate reflects improvements in child health and public health interventions.

Option B: 25 per 1,000 live births is lower than the actual recent SRS-reported U5MR for India. This figure may reflect future targets or lower rates in some Indian states, but not the national average.
Option C: 20 per 1,000 live births is the Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) for India, not the U5MR. NMR refers to deaths within the first 28 days of life.
Option D: 35 per 1,000 live births is higher than the current national average. This may reflect older data or higher rates in certain states, but not the latest national figure.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Recent Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) in India as per SRS data as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
U5MR is a key indicator for assessing child health and planning interventions in nursing and public health.
Monitoring U5MR helps target high-risk regions and populations for focused healthcare delivery.
What if? If the question asked for Neonatal Mortality Rate, the answer would be 20 per 1,000 live births, not 29.

How to Approach the Question

Read the question carefully to identify the specific mortality rate being asked (U5MR, IMR, or NMR).
Recall the latest national statistics from SRS or UNICEF for India.
Eliminate options that are inconsistent with recent trends or known data.
Be cautious of distractors that use related but different mortality rates.
Use standard textbook tables or visuals to confirm the most recent figures.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Recent Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) in India as per SRS data
Stem keywords: Under-Five Mortality Rate, India, Sample Registration System, recent demographic health data
Lead-in keywords: what is
Clinical cues: Recent SRS data is the gold standard for national health statistics

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