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Despite having lower per capita income than Haryana, Kerala performs better on:
ATotal state population and total state income
BInfant Mortality Rate and literacy rate
CNumber of public sector banks in operation
DPer capita number of motor vehicles in the state
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Infant Mortality Rate and literacy rate
Kerala has lower per capita income than Haryana but a much lower IMR (6 vs 28 per 1000) and higher literacy (94% vs 82%). This 'Kerala paradox' shows that public facilities matter as much as income.
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