Sex Ratio and Its Trends

Q. Observe the above poster and select all issues against women highlighted in the given poster.

1. Female infanticide or deliberate killing of girl child
2. Selective abortion where female fetus is illegally terminated
3. Neglect of their health and illness in comparison with the attention that male children receive
4. Child marriage

Q. According to the census of 2011, the sex ratio of Punjab is _____ .

1. 965
2. 968
3. 893
4. 1000

Q. Which of the following has a sex ratio of more than 950 women to every 1000 men?

1. Haryana
2. Punjab
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Western Rajasthan

Q. Sex ratio is defined as __________ in India.

1. Ratio of male and female in a area
2. Number of females per 1000 males
3. Number of males per 1000 females
4. Number of females per 1000 males in all the schools

Q. Which of the following is a valid way to improve the sex ratio?

1. Selective abortion of men
2. Preventing selective abortion of female foetuses
3. Family Planning Programme
4. Dowry Prohibition Act

Q. According to the latest census, sex ratio is lowest among the followers of which religion in India?

1. Sikhs
2. Buddhists
3. Jains
4. Muslims

Q. Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India.