Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Human Development

Question:

Which one of the following states of India has the lowest female-child sex ratio 0-6 years as per the Census of 2011?

Options:

Punjab

Himachal Pradesh

Gujarat

Haryana

Correct Answer:

Haryana

Explanation:

According to the Census 2011, the Indian state with the lowest female child sex ratio (0-6 years) is Haryana. It has a ratio of 834 females per 1000 males.

  • Punjab: 846 females per 1000 males
  • Himachal Pradesh: 909 females per 1000 males
  • Gujarat: 890 females per 1000 males