Question

Which one of the following states is ranked economically at the top but lowest on the basis of sex ratio?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. West Bengal
4. Haryana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Haryana

The correct answer is Haryana.

• Haryana is ranked last (among states) on the basis of sex ratio.
• Its sex ratio is 879 women per 1000 males according to Census 2011.
• Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio i.e. 1084 women per 1000 males.
• The sex ratio of other states
  • Madhya Pradesh - 931
  • Maharashtra - 929
  • West Bengal - 950

• Census is released every 10 years.
• The first census was released in the year 1872. It was discontinuous.
• However, the first complete census was conducted in the year 1881.
• The first census after independence was released in the year 1951.
• It is conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.