Previous Year Question
As per the provisional figures of 2011 Census of India, which one of the following States has the highest child sex ratio?
Chhattisgarh
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Child Sex Ratio means the number of girls per 1000 boys in the 0–6 years age group. It is therefore a demographic indicator distinct from the overall sex ratio.
In the provisional Census 2011 figures, Chhattisgarh had the highest Child Sex Ratio among the States given in the options.
The relevant figures were—
Chhattisgarh — 969
Uttar Pradesh — 902
Punjab — 846
Haryana — 834
Even in the all-India State comparison based on provisional data, Chhattisgarh ranked high. Arunachal Pradesh recorded 972, Mizoram 970, Meghalaya 970, followed by Chhattisgarh at 969.
Current Status
There is an important data update here. The question was based on provisional figures; some figures were revised in the final Census 2011 data. The final Child Sex Ratio figures for these four States are approximately—
Chhattisgarh — 964
Uttar Pradesh — 899
Punjab — 846
Haryana — 830