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As per census of 2001, the sex ratio of country as a whole was ________.

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900 females per 1000 males
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933 females per 1000 males
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987 females per 1000 males
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993 females per 1000 males
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Solution

The correct option is B 933 females per 1000 males
According to the Census of India, 2001, the sex ratio stands at 933 for the country as a whole. This is a welcome improvement from the 1991 Census, which had recorded 927 females for every 1000 males.


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