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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

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According to the Census of India-2011, what is the sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 943.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. This was an improvement from the 2001 census, when the sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. 

Explanation 

  • The sex ratio is the number of females per 1,000 males.
  • The sex ratio in 2011 was higher in rural areas (949) than in urban areas (929).
  • The sex ratio for the 0-19 age group was 908, while the sex ratio for the 60+ age group was 1033.
  • The sex ratio for the economically active age group (15-59 years) was 944.