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Difficulty: EasyState Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

In state demographic studies and Indian Census reports, which of the following best defines the standard demographic metric known as the 'Sex Ratio'?

  1. The number of females per 1,000 males in a given populationAnswer
  2. B
    The number of females per 100 males in a given population
  3. C
    The percentage of females in the total working-age population
  4. D
    The ratio of male births to total infant mortality in a year

Answer

The 'Sex Ratio' is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in a population.
According to Indian Census and State General Knowledge parameters, sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the standard demographic definition used in census reporting.
In Indian demographic standards, sex ratio measures gender balance expressed per 1,000 males.
Establishing a standard base unit of 1,000 allows uniform comparison across districts and states.

Key Concept

Demographic Metrics - Sex Ratio Definition
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State Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

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