Question

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. There has been continuous decline of sex-ratio since 1901 onwards.
  2. Highest sex-ratio is observed during the Census of 1901.
  3. Lowest sex-ratio has been recorded during the Census of 2001.
  4. Maximum decline in the sex-ratio has been recorded during the decade of 1991 -2001.

Answer:

Option B: Highest sex-ratio is observed during the Census of 1901.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Highest sex-ratio is observed during the Census of 1901. ”.

Highest sex-ratio is observed during the Census of 1901.