NFHS-5: Ranking States by Women's ANC Visits
This solution ranks the specified Indian states based on the percentage of women who completed at least four Antenatal Care (ANC) visits, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) data. The ranking is presented in descending order.
NFHS-5 Data for Four or More ANC Visits
The NFHS-5 report provides the following percentages for women aged 15-49 years reporting four or more ANC visits:
| State Name | Abbreviation | Percentage (>= 4 ANC Visits) |
|---|---|---|
| Odisha | D | 75.4$\%$ |
| Madhya Pradesh | A | 58.6$\%$ |
| Uttar Pradesh | B | 49.4$\%$ |
| Bihar | C | 41.5$\%$ |
Descending Order Ranking of States
Based on the percentages listed above, the states are arranged in descending order:
- Odisha (D): 75.4$\%$ (Highest percentage)
- Madhya Pradesh (A): 58.6$\%$
- Uttar Pradesh (B): 49.4$\%$
- Bihar (C): 41.5$\%$ (Lowest percentage)
Therefore, the correct descending order is D, A, B, C.
This corresponds to the sequence: D, A, B, C.
