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What was the general sex ratio in India in 1901?
What was the general sex ratio in India in 1901?
Which decade saw a steep fall of 11 points in the sex ratio?
Which decade saw a steep fall of 11 points in the sex ratio?
What was the sex ratio recorded in 2011 according to the provisional results?
What was the sex ratio recorded in 2011 according to the provisional results?
Which year marked a marginal increase in sex ratio after consistent decline up to 1951?
Which year marked a marginal increase in sex ratio after consistent decline up to 1951?
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What demographic pattern did the sex ratio in India show after 1971?
What demographic pattern did the sex ratio in India show after 1971?
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What was the sex ratio for the population in 2011 compared to the levels of 1961?
What was the sex ratio for the population in 2011 compared to the levels of 1961?
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What characteristic has historically described the sex ratio in India?
What characteristic has historically described the sex ratio in India?
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What is the sex ratio defined as?
What is the sex ratio defined as?
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What was the estimated global female to male ratio around the year 2011?
What was the estimated global female to male ratio around the year 2011?
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Which of the following countries showed a decline in the sex ratio during the decade from 2001 to 2011?
Which of the following countries showed a decline in the sex ratio during the decade from 2001 to 2011?
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Which of the following countries had historically maintained a sex ratio above unity?
Which of the following countries had historically maintained a sex ratio above unity?
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What is the Child Sex Ratio referring to?
What is the Child Sex Ratio referring to?
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Which neighboring country of India had a higher female population than male according to the 2011 census data?
Which neighboring country of India had a higher female population than male according to the 2011 census data?
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What does SRB stand for in the context of sex ratio measurement?
What does SRB stand for in the context of sex ratio measurement?
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Which country out of the following has reported a consistent male dominance in its sex ratio?
Which country out of the following has reported a consistent male dominance in its sex ratio?
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What trend has been observed in the sex ratio of China from 2001 to 2011?
What trend has been observed in the sex ratio of China from 2001 to 2011?
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What is the primary goal of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme?
What is the primary goal of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme?
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Which initiative was launched to enhance the health and nutrition status of women and children?
Which initiative was launched to enhance the health and nutrition status of women and children?
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On which date is National Girl Child Day celebrated?
On which date is National Girl Child Day celebrated?
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What is a significant initiative under the National Health Mission to improve maternal and child health?
What is a significant initiative under the National Health Mission to improve maternal and child health?
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What type of actions has been intensified at the State level regarding the PCPNDT Act?
What type of actions has been intensified at the State level regarding the PCPNDT Act?
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Which regions in India were involved in the regional review workshops organized in 2014-15?
Which regions in India were involved in the regional review workshops organized in 2014-15?
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Which program provides health helpline services related to maternal and child health?
Which program provides health helpline services related to maternal and child health?
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What is needed to make sustainable improvements in health services for women and children?
What is needed to make sustainable improvements in health services for women and children?
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What theme was addressed in the panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on 24th January, 2013?
What theme was addressed in the panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on 24th January, 2013?
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Which three 'A's were emphasized during the discussions to address the decline in child sex ratios?
Which three 'A's were emphasized during the discussions to address the decline in child sex ratios?
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What is the main purpose of the Sectoral Innovation Council on Child Sex Ratio?
What is the main purpose of the Sectoral Innovation Council on Child Sex Ratio?
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What comprehensive approach is being formulated to address the child sex ratio issue in critical districts?
What comprehensive approach is being formulated to address the child sex ratio issue in critical districts?
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How many critical districts are identified for special intervention to improve child sex ratio?
How many critical districts are identified for special intervention to improve child sex ratio?
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Which sub-heads were proposed for the Sectoral Innovation Council's recommendations?
Which sub-heads were proposed for the Sectoral Innovation Council's recommendations?
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What was revealed about the child sex ratios during the discussions held on 24th January, 2013?
What was revealed about the child sex ratios during the discussions held on 24th January, 2013?
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What type of actions does the Ministry emphasize for addressing child sex ratio challenges?
What type of actions does the Ministry emphasize for addressing child sex ratio challenges?
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What is the main purpose of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994?
What is the main purpose of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994?
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Which of the following actions is included in the government's strategy to improve the conditions for the girl child?
Which of the following actions is included in the government's strategy to improve the conditions for the girl child?
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What does the PNDT Act prohibit in relation to prenatal diagnostic techniques?
What does the PNDT Act prohibit in relation to prenatal diagnostic techniques?
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What was a recent development regarding the PNDT Act as of February 14, 2003?
What was a recent development regarding the PNDT Act as of February 14, 2003?
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Which organization filed a PIL that influenced changes to the PNDT Act?
Which organization filed a PIL that influenced changes to the PNDT Act?
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What kind of support does the government provide to states for the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act?
What kind of support does the government provide to states for the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the government's strategy to improve the situation for girls?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the government's strategy to improve the situation for girls?
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What is a consequence for those who contravene the provisions of the PNDT Act?
What is a consequence for those who contravene the provisions of the PNDT Act?
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Study Notes
Sex Ratio Trends in Most Populous Countries
- Worldwide, there are estimated to be 984 females for every 1000 males (2011).
- In 2011, females outnumbered males in the USA, Russia, Japan, and Brazil.
- In 2011, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, and the USA experienced a decline in sex ratio compared to 2001.
- The decline was particularly pronounced in Nigeria and Indonesia.
- The sex ratio in the USA, Russia, and Japan has consistently remained above unity, although minor variations have occurred.
Sex Ratio Trends in India
- In India, sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) has been consistently declining since 1901.
- The sex ratio at birth (SRB) is measured as the number of boys born per 100 girls. Globally, this is the standard.
- India uses a different SRB measure, focusing on the number of female births per 1000 male births.
- The child sex ratio (CSR) is the sex ratio for the age group 0-6 years.
- The general sex ratio has declined from 972 in 1901 to 940 in 2011.
Government Initiatives to Address Declining Sex Ratio
- The Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 (PNDT Act) was enacted to combat female foeticide.
- The Act prohibits sex determination of the foetus, any related advertisements, and prescribes punishments for violations.
- The PNDT Act and its rules have been amended to address emerging technologies and challenges.
- Financial support is provided to states and union territories to strengthen PNDT cell operations, training, awareness campaigns, and the implementation of the act.
- The "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" (BBBP) campaign was launched in 100 gender-critical districts to promote girl child survival, protection, and education.
- Several measures have been implemented to improve the health and nutrition of women and children through schemes like the National Health Mission (NHM) and Integrated Child Development Schemes (ICDS).
- National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24th.
- A Sectoral Innovation Council was set up to address declining child sex ratios, focusing on legal framework, policies & programs, and advocacy & awareness.
- A new scheme, "Care and Protection of Girl Child - A Multi Sectoral Action Plan to improve Child Sex Ratio", has been introduced to target 100 districts with the worst child sex ratios.
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Explore the trends in sex ratios across various countries, focusing on the most populous nations from 2011 to 1901. This quiz examines the disparities in sex ratios, particularly in India, and how they compare globally. Test your knowledge on these demographic trends and their implications.
