C
In 2016,
Number of deaths in India = 2968 + 2845 = 5813
Number of deaths in USA = 2154 + 2286 = 4440
Number of deaths in China = 3210 + 3125 = 6335
Number of deaths in Pakistan = 2865 + 2860 = 5725
Number of deaths in Japan = 542 + 815 = 1357
In 2017,
Number of deaths in India = 2457 + 2568 = 5025
Number of deaths in USA = 2243 + 2685 = 4928
Number of deaths in China = 3425 + 3240 = 6665
Number of deaths in Pakistan = 3025 + 3145 = 6170
Number of deaths in Japan = 423 + 625 = 1048
Required answer = USA, China, Pakistan
Hence, option C is correct.