Which has been implemented by the government of India in order to increase the child sex ratio in the country ?
(1) Jan Dhan Yojana
(2) MNREGA
(3) Beti-Bachao, Beti-Padhao
(4) Atal Pension Yojana
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Beti-Bachao, Beti-Padhao
NCERT (2025-26): “Women’s Agitation … However, in the long run, the solution to problems, like bias against girl children, depends more on how social attitudes evolve, even though laws and rules can also help. Recently, the Government of India has introduced the programme, ‘Beti-Bachao, Beti-Padhao’. It can prove to be an important policy to increase the child sex ratio in the country.” |