According to Sample Registration System (SRS) 2020, which of the following states had the highest infant mortality rate?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (D) Madhya Pradesh

• According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) for 2020, Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) among the given options.

• The SRS report of 2020 indicates the IMR for Madhya Pradesh was 43 per 1,000 live births, which is higher than that of Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.

• IMR details from SRS 2020:

  1. Madhya Pradesh: 43 per 1,000 live births.

  2. Uttar Pradesh: 38 per 1,000.

  3. Chhattisgarh: 38 per 1,000.

  4. Bihar: Approximately 29 per 1,000 .

• Chhattisgarh: IMR ~38; similar but lower than MP.

• Uttar Pradesh: IMR ~38, lower than MP.

• Bihar: IMR ~29, much lower comparatively.

• Madhya Pradesh: Highest at ~43, indicating significant challenges in maternal and infant health.