What is the sex ratio in Bihar as per the Census 2011 of India?

Bihar Studies ·Previously asked in BPSC CCE 2024

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Question

What is the sex ratio in Bihar as per the Census 2011 of India?

  1. A. 918 (Correct answer)
  2. B. 916
  3. C. 933
  4. D. 922

Correct Answer

Option A — 918

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 918.

Key Points

  • According to the Census of India 2011, the sex ratio of Bihar was 918 females per 1000 males.
  • This was below the national average of 943 for that census, placing Bihar among the states with a relatively low sex ratio.
  • The figure recorded for Bihar in the 2011 Census was 918, making option (A) correct.

Additional Information

  • the sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males and is an important indicator of the social status of women and gender balance in a population.
  • A low ratio points to concerns such as son preference.