Question : Statement 1: India has a higher average life expectancy compared to Pakistan.
Statement 2: Improved healthcare infrastructure and access to medical facilities have contributed to higher life expectancy in India.
Option 1: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
Statement 1 is true. India indeed has a higher average life expectancy compared to Pakistan. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, India's average life expectancy was around 69 years, while Pakistan's was around 67 years, according to World Bank data.
Statement 2 is also true. Improved healthcare infrastructure and access to medical facilities have contributed to higher life expectancy in India. Over the years, India has made significant progress in improving its healthcare system, including the expansion of medical facilities, advancements in healthcare technologies, and increased access to healthcare services. These improvements have positively impacted life expectancy in the country.
Therefore, Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
