The sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. An increase in this number indicates an improvement.
During 2001 and 2011, the sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh has improved by
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2013 · Topic: India: Population (Gender Dimensions: Sex Ratio, Female Foeticide, Women's Empowerment)
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- According to population Census 2011, which of the following Sates has largest number of females per thousand males ?
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- Which one of the following States of India has sex -ratio (as per 2011 Census) above the national average?
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- Consider the following statements: As per 2001 Census The two States with the lowest sex ratio are Haryana and Punjab. The two States with the lowest population per sq. km of area are Meghalaya and Mizoram. Kerala has both the highest literacy rate and sex ratio. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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