As per Census 2011, what was the child sex ratio of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 919.
- In the Census 2001, the child sex ratio of India was 927, which declined to 919 in Census 2011.
- Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the 0–6 years age group.
- Among Indian states, Arunachal Pradesh had the highest child sex ratio at 972, while Haryana had the lowest at 834 per 1,000 males.
- Among Union Territories, Andaman and Nicobar Islands had the highest child sex ratio at 968 per 1,000 males.