Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Population Composition

Question:

The sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women in an area where?

Options:

Gender discrimination is low

Gender discrimination is high

Women equality prevails

Both 1 and 3

Correct Answer:

Gender discrimination is high

Explanation:

In regions where gender discrimination is high, the sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women. These are area where the practice of female foeticide, female infanticide and domestic violence against women are prevalent.