Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Development

Question:

According to the Census of India (2011) the child sex ratio in Punjab and Haryana is ______.

Options:

more than 890 female children per 1000 male children

870-890 female children per 1000 male children

850-870 female children per thousand male children

less than 850 female children per 1000 male children

Correct Answer:

less than 850 female children per 1000 male children

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → less than 850 female children per 1000 male children

India has recorded declining female sex ratio. The findings of 2011 Census of India are very disturbing particularly in case of child sex ratio in the age group of 0-6 years. The other significant features of the report are, with the exception of Kerala, the child sex ratio has declined in all the states and it is the most alarming in the developed state of Haryana and Punjab where it is below 850 female children per thousand male children.