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Which of the following options regarding India's Latest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is INCORRECT?

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1The global MMR fell by about 40% from 2000 to 2023, while India's reduction is notably sharper.
2India's MMR has declined by 86% since 1990, outpacing the global reduction of 48% over the same period.
3The highest MMR among Indian states is reported in Karnataka, which has a ratio of 175.✓
4India's MMR dropped to 93 per 100,000 live births in 2019–21, achieving the National Health Policy target of bringing MMR below 100 before 2020.

Correct answer

The highest MMR among Indian states is reported in Karnataka, which has a ratio of 175.

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