Q91. India have diplomatic ties with Latvia, a Baltic country. Which of the following are the reasons for the highest sex ratio in Latvia?

1. High mortality rate due to issues such as alcoholism, smoking, and careless car driving.

2. Suicidal tendency of the men due to unemployment and unrealized financial goals.

3. Longer life expectancy of women in the country compared to the men.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

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(b) Only 2 and 3

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
(d) All of the above

Latvia is a former Soviet Union country and experienced a great decline in male population during World War two. By 2015, there were 84.8 males for every 100 females. The proportion of the female was 54.10% of the total population. Men in Latvia have a high mortality rate due to issues such as alcoholism, smoking, and careless car driving. Around 80% of suicides in Latvia are committed by men, often because of unemployment and unrealized financial goals. Women enjoy a longer life expectancy living 11 years more than men.

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