Which of the following statements about maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is incorrect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following statements about maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is incorrect?
A. MMR is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
B. MMR has declined in India over recent decades.
C. High MMR indicates poor maternal healthcare.
D. MMR is a measure of fertility.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
MMR is a mortality indicator, not a fertility measure.
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If the mode is 24 and median is 25, the approximate arithmetic mean using empirical relation is:
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