Which of the Indian States/Union Territories had lowest sex ratio in 2011?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Daman and Diu.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the Union Territory of Daman and Diu recorded the lowest sex ratio in the country, with only 618 females per 1,000 males. This was significantly lower than the national average of 943. While Haryana held the record for the lowest sex ratio among the Indian States (879), Daman and Diu remained the lowest across all administrative units (States and UTs combined), primarily due to a high influx of male migrant laborers working in its industrial sectors.
Other options:
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Haryana : Recorded the lowest sex ratio among all States at 879, but higher than the UT of Daman and Diu.
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Punjab : Had a sex ratio of 895 in 2011, showing improvement from 2001 but still lower than the national average.
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli : This Union Territory recorded a sex ratio of 774, which was the second-lowest among UTs after Daman and Diu.