Question 1962
In a discussion, J from Kerala, Y from Assam, E from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and O from Haryana are claiming that as per census 2011 their region has the lowest sex ratio. Identify the person making the correct claim.
Answer
E
Why?
The correct answer is E. Key Points The sex ratio is the ratio of females per 1000 males in India. As per census 2011, the sex ratio in India is 940. For decades India has seen a decrease in the sex ratio 2011, but since the last two of the decades, there has been a slight increase in the sex ratio. In 2001 it was 933 and 940 in 2011. Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India i.e. 1084 Daman and Diu has the lowest sex ratio i.e. 618 . In the option above, Andaman & Nicobar has the lowest sex ratio i.e. 876. Additional Information Place Sex ratio Kerala 1084 Assam 958 Haryana 879
