2026 · Q44
Which one among the following statements correctly defines the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) ?
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- AIMR is the average number of infants born to a woman over her lifetime.
- BIMR is the average number of infants born in a year per 1000 deaths before attaining one year of age.
- CIMR is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1000 live births in a year.
- DIMR is the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per year.
Explanation
The Infant Mortality Rate is defined as the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a given year. Option A describes the total fertility rate, option B is garbled, and option D omits the standard denominator of 1,000 live births. Only option C gives the complete demographic definition. It is a key indicator of child health and development.