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Which of the following options regarding India's Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) according to official reports is INCORRECT?

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1The global MMR has shown a slower rate of decline compared to India's sharp downward trajectory in recent decades.
2India's MMR has declined significantly over the decades, outpacing many global reduction trends.
3The highest MMR among Indian states is reported in Karnataka, which has a ratio of 175.✓
4India's MMR dropped to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018–20, achieving the National Health Policy target of bringing MMR below 100.

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

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