Which of the following is a target of SDG 3?

• A. Expand universal basic income.
• B. Reduce maternal and child mortality.
• C. Improve soil fertility.
• D. Increase global oil production.

Answer: (B)

SDG 3 centers on good health and well-being for all, and one of its explicit targets is reducing maternal mortality and ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under five. This is why the statement about reducing maternal and child mortality is the best answer—it directly reflects the health-focused aims of SDG 3, with concrete indicators such as maternal mortality ratio and under-5 mortality rate to track progress.

The other options don’t align with SDG 3 targets. Expanding universal basic income relates more to poverty reduction and social protection goals; improving soil fertility falls under land and agricultural sustainability; increasing global oil production pertains to energy and economic activity rather than health-specific targets.