Q. The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is defined as:

[A] The number of live births per 1,000 women of childbearing age in a given year.

[B] The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births within a specific time period.

[C] The percentage of women who die during childbirth annually.

[D] The number of maternal deaths per 1,000 pregnancies in a given year.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – MMR measures the number of maternal deaths during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, per 100,000 live births, and is a key indicator of maternal health.

Source: The Hindu

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