Explanation:

- Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) refers to the number of infant deaths (under 1 year) per 1,000 live births.

- In 2012, India's IMR was an important statistic illustrating its public health status.

- Option 1: 40 - This was not the IMR for India in 2012.

- Option 2: 47 - This accurately reflects India's 2012 IMR.

- Option 3: 57 - This is higher than the actual figure.

- Option 4: 60 - This figure overstates the IMR for the year 2012.