What is the sex ratio in India as per the 2011 census (Females per Thousand Males) ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 943.
· As per the 2011 Census of India, the sex ratio (number of females per 1,000 males) in India was 943 females per 1,000 males.
· This marked an improvement compared to the 2001 Census, which recorded a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
Key Details:
· State-wise Sex Ratio:
· Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1,000 males).
· Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1,000 males).
· National Improvement: The increase from 933 (2001) to 943 (2011) indicates gradual progress in addressing gender disparity, though significant challenges remain.
· Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years): The child sex ratio decreased from 927 in 2001 to 919 in 2011, highlighting continued concerns about gender preference and female child mortality.