Q46
The two states which achieved the largest increases in sex ratio over the period 1901-2001 are
Answer: B
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).