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Question

Which of the following demographic indicators is typically expressed as the number of females per 1000 males?

  1. Crude Birth Rate
  2. Crude Death Rate
  3. Sex Ratio
  4. Total Fertility Rate

Answer:

Option C: Sex Ratio

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sex Ratio”.

Sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males. It's a crucial demographic indicator for understanding population structure and gender imbalances.