Previous Year Question
Among the following States which one has the highest sex ratio, according to 2001 Census?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Jharkhand
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
According to Census 2001, among the four States given, Chhattisgarh had the highest sex ratio at 989 females per 1000 males. The corresponding figures were 978 for Andhra Pradesh, 968 for Himachal Pradesh and 941 for Jharkhand. Therefore, Chhattisgarh clearly ranked highest among the options.
Sex Ratio in the Indian Census means the number of females per 1000 males. Thus, a higher sex ratio indicates a relatively greater proportion of females compared with males.
The 2001 order among the given options was—
Chhattisgarh 989 > Andhra Pradesh 978 > Himachal Pradesh 968 > Jharkhand 941