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Sex Ratio in a population is defined as

  1. A
    the number of females per 1000 males.
  2. B
    the number of boys born to a couple in their lifetime.
  3. C
    the number of infant girls per 1000 females.
  4. D
    the number of males minus the number of females in a population.

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In demography, particularly within the framework of the Indian Census, the Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in a given population. It serves as a vital statistical indicator for assessing gender equity, socio-economic conditions, and demographic health.

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Sex Ratio in a population is defined as
A
the number of females per 1000 males.
B
the number of boys born to a couple in their lifetime.
C
the number of infant girls per 1000 females.
D
the number of males minus the number of females in a population.

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