As per SRS 2015–17, Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of MP is–

Correct option is A

Sol. As per Sample Registration System (SRS) 2015–17, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of Madhya Pradesh was 229 per 1,00,000 live births. MMR refers to the number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes while pregnant or within 42 days of pregnancy termination, per 1 lakh live births. Madhya Pradesh was among the states with the highest MMR, indicating poor access to quality maternal health services, especially in rural and tribal belts.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 229 – Correct. This is the verified figure for MMR in Madhya Pradesh according to SRS 2015–17. It highlights critical gaps in maternal care infrastructure in the state.
· (b) 188 – Incorrect. This was the MMR of Odisha, not Madhya Pradesh. Odisha showed better progress in maternal health compared to MP.
· (c) 165 – Incorrect. This represents the national average MMR for India during 2015–17, not the value for individual states.
· (d) 173 – Incorrect. This figure reflects the MMR of Assam, another high-MMR state, but it is not the correct data for Madhya Pradesh.