This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Obstetric Care in RCH: Visits, IFA, TT, MCH Indicators, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In a Village of 10,000 population, there are 500 total bihs and 400 total live bihs in a year. In that year there were 24 Infant deaths and 8 maternal deaths. IMR will be:- 
Select and explain. 
A. 2.4, B. 24, C. 48, D. 60
D: 60
Answer: D: 60 
Explanation: MCC of IMR India - LBW & prematurity. IMR of India - 33. IMR is a rate. IMR is the best indicator of availability of health services, utilization of health services, effectiveness of health services in given community.