Multiple choice

Which of the following states / union territories has / have a sex ratio lower than the national average?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Haryana

  4. Orissa

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

India's national sex ratio was approximately 943 females per 1000 males (2011 census). Bihar (around 916) and Haryana (around 877) have historically had sex ratios significantly below the national average due to gender discrimination. Andhra Pradesh (around 993) and Orissa (around 979) have ratios above the national average.