Question

Define the term 'Sex Ratio'.

• A. The number of males per 1000 females in a square km.
• B. The number of females per 1000 males in a square km.
• C. The number of males per 1000 females in a given population.
• D. The number of females per 1000 males in a given population.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The number of females per 1000 males in a given population.

Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in a given population. In an ideal society, for every 1000 males, there will be 1000 females.

As per 2011 census, the sex ratio in Tamil Nadu increased from 987 in 2001 to 995 in 2011.