Which of the following is NOT a reason for an unfavourable sex ratio in a region?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Higher Socio-economic condition of women
The sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women in regions where gender discrimination is rampant.
Option (1) Female Foeticide — A reason for an unfavourable sex ratio. Female foeticide is practised in such areas.
Option (2) Female Domestic Violence — A reason for an unfavourable sex ratio. Domestic violence against women is prevalent in such areas.
Option (3) Female infanticide — A reason for an unfavourable sex ratio. Female infanticide is practised in such areas.
Option (4) Higher Socio-economic condition of women — Not a reason for an unfavourable sex ratio. One of the reasons is the lower socio-economic status of women in these areas, not a higher one.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “In regions where gender discrimination is rampant, the sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women. Such areas are those where the practice of female foeticide, female infanticide and domestic violence against women are prevalent. One of the reasons could be lower socio-economic status of women in these areas.” |