Which of the following statements explains the concept of sex ratio?
A
It describes the number of females per 1,00,000 males.
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B
It reflects the population of girl children aged below 14.
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C
It describes the number of females per 1000 males.
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D
It shows the adult male population of a country.
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Solution
The correct option is C It describes the number of females per 1000 males. Sex ratio is one of the basic demographic parameters. It is the ratio of males to females in a population. It reflects the number of females per 1000 males.