A male child will born if

Father is healthy

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Mother is well fed during pregnancy.

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Genetic composition of child has XY set of chromosome.

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Genetic composition of child has XX set of chromosome.

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Solution

The correct option is C
Genetic composition of child has XY set of chromosome.

The correct option is C.
Explanation of the correct option :
A male produces both X and Y-bearing sperms.
If the sperm which contains the X chromosome fuses with the female ovum, it produces a girl child.
If the fusion occurs between Y-containing sperm and ovum, the baby will be a boy.
Final answer: A male child will born if the genetic composition of the child has XY set of chromosomes.

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