Which of the following mortality rates is most sensitive to environmental factors and sanitation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following mortality rates is most sensitive to environmental factors and sanitation?
A. Maternal Mortality Ratio
B. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
C. Crude Death Rate
D. Specific Death Rate for 60+ age group
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
IMR is heavily influenced by external socio-economic, nutritional, and environmental factors, making it a proxy for overall development.

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From a standard deck of 52 cards, one card is drawn. What is the probability that it is either a King or a Heart?
A. 1/4
B. 17/52
C. 16/52
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