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CAT 2003 Slot 2 — DILR Question 47

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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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Among the states which have a sex ratio exceeding 1000 in 1901, the sharpest decline over the period 1901-2001 was registered in the state of

Answer & solution

  • A

    Goa

  • B

    TN

  • Bihar

  • D

    Orissa

Solution

Decline in sex ratio in Bihar = 1061 – 921 = 140

Decline in sex ratio in Goa = 1091 – 960 =131

Decline in sex ratio in TN = 1044 – 986 = 58

Decline in sex ratio in Orissa = 1037 – 972 = 65

∴ The sharpest decline in the sex ratio over the period 1901-2001 was registered in Bihar.

Hence, option (c)

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