Question

Given below are two statements about the sex ratio in India. Read the statements and select the most suitable option:

S1: The number of females in India is less as compared to males.
S2: Female foeticide or sex-selective abortion leads to decline in sex ratio.

• A. S1 and S2 are true and S2 is the explanation for S1
• B. S1 and S2 are true, but S2 is not the explanation for S1
• C. S1 is true, S2 is false
• D. S1 is false, S2 is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1 and S2 are true and S2 is the explanation for S1

In 1951 the sex ratio of India was 946, which has come down to 943 as per census data of 2011. Sex ratio in India is low due to abortion of female child or female foeticide. These numbers can be improved by preventing selective abortion of female foetuses and enforcing laws banning female foeticide in a strict manner.