Sex Ratio and Gender Equality
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What has been the trend of sex ratio in the country based on Table 6.2 from 1951-2011?

  • Fluctuated without any specific trend
  • Experienced a steady increase in favor of females
  • Always remained unfavourable to females (correct)
  • Remained constant throughout the years
  • Why is it mentioned to find out why the sex ratio is unfavourable to females?

  • To identify the economic impact of an unfavourable sex ratio
  • To investigate potential societal biases or discrimination against females (correct)
  • To study the effects of environmental factors on sex ratio
  • To determine the reasons for the higher male population
  • Why is sex ratio considered an important social indicator?

  • To measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society (correct)
  • To analyze the average life expectancy of males and females
  • To determine the total number of females in a population
  • To identify the total number of unmarried individuals in a society
  • What does the sex ratio measure?

    <p>The number of females per 1000 males in the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

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