​Life expectancy of men in India as per 2011 census is _______.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) less than that of women in India

Explanation:

As per the 2011 Census and subsequent Sample Registration System (SRS) data, life expectancy at birth in India showed a gender gap:

• Life expectancy of women was higher than that of men.
• This trend has been consistent in India and aligns with global patterns, where females generally outlive males due to a combination of biological, social, and behavioral factors.

Information Booster:

• According to SRS 2010–2014 estimates (which followed the 2011 Census data):
• Life expectancy of males: ~ 67.3 years
• Life expectancy of females: ~ 69.6 years
• The gap in life expectancy is attributed to:
• Higher mortality rates among men due to accidents, lifestyle diseases, and occupational hazards
• Better biological resilience in females
• Improving maternal healthcare has further boosted female life expectancy