According to SRS Report 2015-17, what is Maharashtra's MMR?

Appeared in: Maharashtra CHO - 2020

Explanation

The question asks for the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of Maharashtra for the specific period of the SRS Report 2015-17.
According to the official SRS data for 2015-17, Maharashtra's MMR was 55 deaths per 100,000 live births.
This figure placed Maharashtra among the states with the lowest MMR in India, having already achieved the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of less than 70.
The other options represent the MMR for different regions or are incorrect values, making 55 the only correct answer for Maharashtra for that period.

Option B: This value is incorrect for Maharashtra's MMR in the 2015-17 report. It is, however, close to the MMR of Gujarat (57) in the later SRS 2018-20 report.
Option C: This was the MMR for the state of Tamil Nadu, not Maharashtra, during the 2015-17 period.
Option D: This was the national average MMR for all of India during the 2015-17 period, not the specific rate for Maharashtra.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) as per SRS Report 2015-17 as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Tracking MMR is a critical public health exercise that helps governments and healthcare systems assess the effectiveness of maternal health programs and allocate resources.
A low MMR, like Maharashtra's, indicates better access to and quality of antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care.
Nurses play a vital role in collecting accurate data for the Sample Registration System (SRS) by meticulously documenting births and maternal deaths, which forms the basis for these national statistics.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on national health statistics.
First, identify the key parameters requested in the question: the indicator (MMR), the specific location (Maharashtra), and the exact time period (SRS Report 2015-17).
Second, access your knowledge base of key public health indicators in India. Questions on MMR, IMR, and other vital statistics are common.
Third, carefully evaluate the options. Note that distractors are often actual data points for other states (like Tamil Nadu) or the national average (India), designed to test the precision of your knowledge.
Select the value that corresponds exactly to all three parameters: MMR, Maharashtra, and the 2015-17 report.

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