Which indicator measures deaths of women from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births?

• A. Literacy Rate
• B. Microfinance
• C. Maternal Mortality Ratio
• D. Primary Sector

Answer: (C)

This question tests understanding of a health indicator that tracks the risk to women from pregnancy. The Maternal Mortality Ratio is defined as the number of maternal deaths due to pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births. Using live births as the denominator standardizes the measure, allowing comparison across populations with different birth rates and showing how safe pregnancy is within a country or region. It also reflects access to quality obstetric care and emergency services.

The other concepts listed relate to different fields: literacy rate measures education, microfinance concerns financial services for households, and the primary sector refers to the part of the economy dominated by agriculture and extraction. None of those directly quantify deaths related to pregnancy per births, so the maternal mortality ratio is the appropriate indicator.