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Which of the following is not an effect of a sex ratio skewed towards men?

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Prostitution
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Dowry
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Polyandry
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Infidelity
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Solution

The correct option is B Dowry
When the sex ratio is low, there are fewer girls or women in a community, compared to men. Imbalance in sex ratio can lead to a slew of problems all causing the detriment of the girl child and women.

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