Assertion:. In countries like Nepal, Pakistan
and India females outnumber males in rural areas and males outnumber the females in urban areas.
Reasoning: The sex ratio in Asian urban areas remains male dominated due to the predominance of male migration.
Reasoning: The sex ratio in Asian urban areas remains male dominated due to the predominance of male migration.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
By contrast the sex ratio in Asian urban areas remains male dominated due to the predominance of male migration. It is also worth noting that in countries like India, female participation in farming activity in rural area is fairly high.