Sex Ratio
Sex ratio
- Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males.
- Sex ratio is considered as :-
- Favourable : When females are more than males (> 1000 females per 1000 males).
- Unfavourable : When females are less than males (< 1000 females per 1000 males).
- Ideal : Females are equal in number as males (1000 females per 1000 males).
Sex Ratio (India): [Census 2001)
- Sex ratio (India):933(Highly Unfavourable )
Sex Ratio (India): [Census 2011]
- Sex ratio (India):940 (Highly Unfavourable )
- Sex ratio (Rural lndia):947
- Sex ratio (Urban lndia):926
Favourable sex ratio in India:
- Kerala:1084
- Pondicherry:1038
Child Sex Ratio
- Child sex ratio is defined as females (0-6 years age) per 1000 males (0-6 years age).
- Child sex ratio of India has reached an all time low of 914 since 1961.
- The fall has been 13 points from 927 (in 2001) to 914 (in 2011).
- It is highest in Mizoram and lowest in Harayana.
- Sex ratio at birth in India is 914.
Exam Important
Sex ratio
- Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males.
Sex Ratio (India): [Census 2001)
- Sex ratio (India):933(Highly Unfavourable )
Sex Ratio (India): [Census 2011]
- Sex ratio (India):940 (Highly Unfavourable )
Favourable sex ratio in India:
- Kerala:1084
- Pondicherry:1038
Child Sex Ratio
- Child sex ratio is defined as females (0-6 years age) per 1000 males (0-6 years age).
- Sex ratio at birth in India is 914.
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