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What is the term used to represent the number of female children for every thousand male children in the age group of 0-6 years?

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Female sex ratio

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Child sex ratio

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Girl child ratio

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Child sex ratio
The child sex ratio is defined as the number of female children for every thousand male children in the age group of 0-6 years. In India, many parents prefer a son rather than a daughter. This has led to a rise in sex-selective abortions.

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