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When females are neglected and males get preferential treatment, this leads to _______ sex ratio.

A

low

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B

high

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C

same

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D

no change in

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Solution

The correct option is A low
Negligence of girl children, female infanticide and insufficient care to mothers at the time of delivery leads to death of females which causes low sex ratio.

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