According to the 2011 Census, which pair is correct regarding the male-female…
2013
According to the 2011 Census, which pair is correct regarding the male-female ratio (sex ratio)?
- A.
1000 Males : 940 Females
- B.
1000 Males : 933 Females
- C.
1000 Males : 929 Females
- D.
1000 Males : 937 Females
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Correct answer: A
The sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males. The provisional 2011 Census of India reported the all-India sex ratio as 940 females per 1000 males (up from 933 in the 2001 Census), and 940 is the figure used in the official key for this question. So the correct pair is 1000 Males : 940 Females. 933 is the 2001 Census value, while 929 and 937 do not match any all-India Census figure.