There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options given below.
Assertion: A low sex ratio is an unambiguous indicator of backwardness and poverty.
Reasoning: The sex ratio refers to the number of females per 1000 males in a given area at a specified time period.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: Assertion (A) is not true but Reasoning (R) is correct.
Assertion: A low sex ratio is an unambiguous indicator of backwardness and poverty. Incorrect. The relationship between sex ratio and development is complex. A low sex ratio may reflect gender bias and discrimination, but it does not automatically indicate poverty or backwardness. There are instances where economically prosperous regions (example Haryana) have had adverse sex ratios.
Reason: The sex ratio refers to the number of females per 1000 males in a given area at a specified time period. Correct. This is the demographic definition of sex ratio used in India.