Which of the following states has the lowest child sex ratio as per Census 2011?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Haryana.
As per the Census of India 2011, the state with the lowest child sex ratio (0–6 years) is Haryana, with only 834 girls per 1000 boys. This indicates a strong gender imbalance, largely due to socio-cultural factors such as son preference and female foeticide. In contrast, states like Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh reported comparatively better child sex ratios. Haryana’s low figure has prompted government schemes like “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” to address the gender disparity.