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Question
Maternal mortality rate is high in ______.
Options
China
Pakistan
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Solution
Maternal mortality rate is high in Pakistan.
Explanation:
Maternal Mortality Rate is higher in Pakistan compared to China because Pakistan has less developed healthcare facilities and lower access to maternal care services.
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