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Which of the following are social evils that directly have an adverse effect on India's sex ratio?
Which of the following are social evils that directly have an adverse effect on India's sex ratio?
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The correct option is D Female infanticide
Sex ratio measures the number of females per 1,000 males. Thus, it can help estimate the extent of the prevailing gender-based equality in a society at a given time.
The immoral and illegal practice of detecting the gender of a foetus and killing the female foetus is prevalent in India. Female infanticide is also widespread. These killings can be ascribed to the dowry system.
Sex ratio measures the number of females per 1,000 males. Thus, it can help estimate the extent of the prevailing gender-based equality in a society at a given time.
The immoral and illegal practice of detecting the gender of a foetus and killing the female foetus is prevalent in India. Female infanticide is also widespread. These killings can be ascribed to the dowry system.
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