What is life expectancy at birth in India–

Correct option is B

Sol. According to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report (SRS) 2019–2023, the average life expectancy at birth in India is approximately 69 years. It has been gradually increasing due to better healthcare, nutrition, and public health initiatives.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 64 – This figure was accurate around the early 2000s, but India has made significant progress since then in healthcare and sanitation.
· (b) 69 – Correct answer. This is the officially reported average life expectancy in India, as per recent NSO and WHO estimates. It slightly varies for males and females.
· (c) 72 – Slightly higher than the national average. Some states like Kerala and Himachal Pradesh do report higher life expectancy, but it is not India’s average.
· (d) 75 – This level is seen in many developed countries. However, India has not yet reached this national average, though some urban pockets come close.