Over the past 25 years, child mortality has ________ and literacy has ________ in developing countries.

A) risen; risen
B) risen; fallen
C) fallen; fallen
D) fallen; risen

Child Mortality

The statistical measure of the number of deaths of children under a certain age in a given population.

Literacy

The ability to read and write, a fundamental skill that affects an individual's opportunities in education, employment, and participation in society.

Developing Countries

Developing countries are nations with lower levels of industrialization, lower standards of living, and generally, lower Human Development Index (HDI) rankings than developed countries.