Multiple choice

Directions: For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative.   Assertion (A): As per 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 927 females per 1000 males. Reason (R): India had its highest sex ratio in 1901.

  1. A is true, R is false.

  2. A is false, R is true.

  3. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  4. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As per 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943 females per 1000 males and the country had its highest sex ratio in 1901, i.e. 972.

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