Sex Ratio Trends in India and Worldwide
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What was the general sex ratio in India in 1901?

  • 972 (correct)
  • 1000
  • 930
  • 940

    • Which decade saw a steep fall of 11 points in the sex ratio?

  • 1951-1961
  • 1961-1971 (correct)
  • 2001-2011
  • 1971-1981

    • What was the sex ratio recorded in 2011 according to the provisional results?

  • 940 (correct)
  • 1000
  • 950
  • 930

    • Which year marked a marginal increase in sex ratio after consistent decline up to 1951?

    <p>1951</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What demographic pattern did the sex ratio in India show after 1971?

    <p>Increasing in one decade and declining in the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sex ratio for the population in 2011 compared to the levels of 1961?

    <p>A shade below the level of 1961</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic has historically described the sex ratio in India?

    <p>Unfavorable to females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sex ratio defined as?

    <p>Number of females per thousand males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated global female to male ratio around the year 2011?

    <p>984 females for every 1000 males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries showed a decline in the sex ratio during the decade from 2001 to 2011?

    <p>Indonesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries had historically maintained a sex ratio above unity?

    <p>USA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Child Sex Ratio referring to?

    <p>The sex ratio for ages 0-6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neighboring country of India had a higher female population than male according to the 2011 census data?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SRB stand for in the context of sex ratio measurement?

    <p>Sex Ratio at Birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country out of the following has reported a consistent male dominance in its sex ratio?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend has been observed in the sex ratio of China from 2001 to 2011?

    <p>A decline in the sex ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme?

    <p>To celebrate the girl child and enable her education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative was launched to enhance the health and nutrition status of women and children?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date is National Girl Child Day celebrated?

    <p>January 24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant initiative under the National Health Mission to improve maternal and child health?

    <p>Janani Suraksha Yojana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of actions has been intensified at the State level regarding the PCPNDT Act?

    <p>Program reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions in India were involved in the regional review workshops organized in 2014-15?

    <p>North, West, Central, North-East, and Southern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program provides health helpline services related to maternal and child health?

    <p>104 health helpline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is needed to make sustainable improvements in health services for women and children?

    <p>Coordinated effort with good convergence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme was addressed in the panel discussion organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on 24th January, 2013?

    <p>Declining Child Sex Ratio: Issues and Challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which three 'A's were emphasized during the discussions to address the decline in child sex ratios?

    <p>Advocacy, Awareness, and Affirmative Action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Sectoral Innovation Council on Child Sex Ratio?

    <p>To address the declining child sex ratio through innovative strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What comprehensive approach is being formulated to address the child sex ratio issue in critical districts?

    <p>A Multi Sectoral Action Plan for Care and Protection of Girl Child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many critical districts are identified for special intervention to improve child sex ratio?

    <p>100 districts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-heads were proposed for the Sectoral Innovation Council's recommendations?

    <p>Legal framework, Policies &amp; programmes, and Advocacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was revealed about the child sex ratios during the discussions held on 24th January, 2013?

    <p>They were declining sharply across various states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of actions does the Ministry emphasize for addressing child sex ratio challenges?

    <p>Advocacy, Awareness, and Policy Implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994?

    <p>To prevent female foeticide and protect the girl child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is included in the government's strategy to improve the conditions for the girl child?

    <p>Launching awareness generation campaigns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the PNDT Act prohibit in relation to prenatal diagnostic techniques?

    <p>Determination and disclosure of the sex of the foetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a recent development regarding the PNDT Act as of February 14, 2003?

    <p>Amendments were made to enhance its enforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization filed a PIL that influenced changes to the PNDT Act?

    <p>Centre for Enquiry into Health and Allied Themes (CEHAT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of support does the government provide to states for the implementation of the PC-PNDT Act?

    <p>Financial support for operationalizing PNDT Cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the government's strategy to improve the situation for girls?

    <p>Incentives for having male children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence for those who contravene the provisions of the PNDT Act?

    <p>Imprisonment and fines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • 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.
    • 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.

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