Statistics reveal that the sex ratio in India ____ between 1951 and 1981.

gradually increased

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gradually decreased

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rapidly increased

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rapidly decreased

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The correct option is B gradually decreased
Statistics reveal that the sex ratio in India gradually decreased between 1951 and 1981. The sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population.

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