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According to NFHS V (2019-20), percent of children under 5 years who are stunted in India are :

The correct answer is
35.5

NFHS V: Stunting Rate in Under 5 Children

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) V, conducted during 2019-20, provides crucial data on child health indicators in India.

According to the NFHS V findings:

  • The percentage of children under 5 years of age who are stunted (defined as having a low height-for-age) in India was 35.5%.

This statistic highlights the prevalence of chronic malnutrition among young children in the country during that period.

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