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What has been the trend of sex ratio in the country based on Table 6.2 from 1951-2011?
Always remained unfavourable to females
Why is it mentioned to find out why the sex ratio is unfavourable to females?
To investigate potential societal biases or discrimination against females
Why is sex ratio considered an important social indicator?
To measure the extent of equality between males and females in a society
What does the sex ratio measure?
The number of females per 1000 males in the population
Explore the concept of sex ratio and its significance as a social indicator to measure gender equality in a given society. Learn about the historical sex ratio trends and factors contributing to the unfavorable ratio for females.
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