What was the life expectancy in India in 1947?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 31 years
Explanation:
• At the time of India’s independence in 1947, average life expectancy was around 31 years.
• High mortality rates were caused by poor healthcare access and widespread diseases.
• Nutrition levels and sanitation were extremely low.
• Life expectancy has significantly improved due to economic development and medical advancements.
• By recent decades, life expectancy has crossed 70+ years.
Information Booster:
• Major health reforms post-independence contributed to rapid improvements.
• Expansion of immunisation, public health systems, and rural healthcare boosted longevity.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) 38 years (Option b)
• Represents life expectancy in India around the 1950s–60s, not in 1947.
(c) 52 years (Option c)
• India reached this level in late 1970s–early 1980s.
(d) 45 years (Option d)
• Achieved around late 1960s; incorrect for 1947.