Which of the following are the causes of low sex ratio in India?

Dowry

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Foeticide

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Women's education

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Equal pay for males and females

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Solution

The correct option is B Foeticide
Sex ratio measures the number of females for every 1,000 males. It is an important indicator that reveals the treatment meted out to women in the society. The causes of a low sex ratio include gender discrimination in society, poor economy, and polity. In addition, practices like dowry harassment and female infanticide adversely impact the sex ratio.

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