What is the life expectancy of Indians, as per the 2001 Census?
A
72 Yrs
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B
53 Yrs
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C
64 Yrs
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D
70 Yrs
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Solution
The correct option is A 64 Yrs Death rates have declined from 25 per 1000 population in 1951 to 8.1 per 1000 in 200I and life expectancy at birth has increased from 36.7 years in 1951 to 64.6 years in 200I. The substantial Improvement is the result of many factors including improvement in public health, prevention of infectious diseases and application of modern medical practices in diagnosis and treatment of ailments.