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CAT 2003 Slot 2 — DILR Question 46

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Answer the following question based on the information given below.

Sex Ratio (Number of females per 1,000 males) of Selected States in India : 1901-2001

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The two states which achieved the largest increases in sex ratio over the period 1901-2001 are

Answer & solution

  • A

    Punjab and HP

  • HP and Kerala

  • C

    Assam and J & K

  • D

    Kerala and J & K

Solution

Increase in the sex ratio in Punjab = 874 – 832 = 42

Increase in the sex ratio in HP = 970 – 884 = 86

Increase in the sex ratio in Assam = 932 – 919 = 13

Increase in the sex ratio in J&K = 900 – 882 = 18

Increase in the sex ratio in Kerala = 1058 – 1004 = 54

Hence, option (b).

CAT 2003 Slot 2 DILR Q46: The two states which achieved the largest increases in sex ratio over the period 1901-2001 are — Solution | TheCATExam