Which union territory of India had the lowest sex ratio in 2011?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Daman and Diu.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the Union Territory of Daman and Diu recorded the lowest sex ratio among all union territories and states in India. The sex ratio in Daman and Diu was 618 females per 1000 males, significantly below the national average of 943 females per 1000 males.

What is the Sex Ratio?

• The sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in a given population.
• It is a critical demographic indicator reflecting the socio-economic and cultural condition of a region.

Union Territories and Their Sex Ratios (2011 Census):

• Chandigarh: 818 females per 1000 males.
• Daman and Diu: 618 females per 1000 males (lowest).
• Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 876 females per 1000 males.
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 774 females per 1000 males.

Why was Daman and Diu’s sex ratio so low?

• A large male-dominated migrant workforce contributed to the skewed sex ratio.
• Cultural and societal factors also played a role.

Additional Information:

National Sex Ratio Trend:

• India’s overall sex ratio improved to 943 females per 1000 males in the 2011 Census compared to 933 in the 2001 Census.

Efforts to Improve Sex Ratios:

• Government initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao aim to address gender imbalances.
• Awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement of laws against gender-based discrimination have been launched.