According to the 2011 Census, among the following which state has the lowest sex ratio?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Haryana.
- According to the 2011 Census, Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among the two states mentioned. The sex ratio is the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.
- As per the 2011 Census data, Haryana had a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. This reflects a significant gender imbalance in the state's population.
- Efforts to improve the sex ratio in Haryana have been ongoing through various government initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and addressing social and cultural factors contributing to skewed sex ratios.