What is sex Ratio? State the factor affecting sex-ratio in India.
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Sex ratio is the proportion of male and female in population. Sex ratio is also defined as the number of female per 1000 male members of the population.
Factors affecting sex ratio in India are :
1. Biologically more males are born than females.
2. In our society, males get preferential treatment while females are often neglected.
3. Females die at all stages of life due to various reasons:
(i). Girl children die due to negligence or deliberate attempts.
(ii). Girl children are often killed just after birth; it is known as female foeticide.
(iii). Women also die at the time of deliveries.
(iv). Elderly women often get neglected at old age.
Explanation:
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