Gender Based Composition and Female Foeticide in Punjab
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is not an effect of a sex ratio skewed towards men?
A
Prostitution
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B
Dowry
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C
Polyandry
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D
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.