Increase in female infanticide is due to

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:

Increase in female infanticide is due to :

Options:

Famine

Pandemics / epidemics

Social and cultural prejudices

High maternal mortality rates

Correct Answer:

Social and cultural prejudices

Explanation:

Female infanticide- the killing of girl babies due to religious or cultural beliefs