Arrange the following stages in the development of the child sex ratio issue in India:
(A) Growing concern over declining child sex ratio
(B) Misuse of sonogram technology for sex determination
(C) Introduction and strengthening of laws against prenatal sex determination misuse
(D) Recognition that economic prosperity alone does not eliminate gender bias
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4: (B) → (A) → (C) → (D).
Reason: The misuse of technology contributed to the worsening child sex ratio, which led to growing concern. Legal measures were introduced and strengthened, while continued evidence from prosperous states highlighted that economic development alone could not solve the problem.