2024 · Q97
Which of the following does NOT show an improvement in rural areas from the National Family Health Survey 4 to National Family Health Survey 5?
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- AInfant mortality rate
- BObesity in women
- CAnaemia in children
- DTotal fertility rate
Explanation
Between NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21), several rural health indicators improved: the infant mortality rate declined and the total fertility rate fell. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among rural women (aged 15–49) increased rather than improved, reflecting the growing burden of non-communicable-disease risk factors. Obesity in women is therefore the indicator that did NOT improve. (Note: the prevalence of anaemia among rural children also rose in this period, so this question admits more than one defensible answer.)