Which of the following is an important social indicator to measure to extent of equality between males and females in a society at a given time?
A
Age composition
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B
Literacy Rate
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C
Sex ratio
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D
Death Rate
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Solution
The correct option is C Sex ratio Sex ratio is the number of females per thousand of males in a given population. This ratio plays very important role in various population related studies. It is affected by the reproductive capability of the female. Increase in infertility due to mutation or the genetic causes may disturb the sex ratio.