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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Census
Question

Among the following States which one has the highest sex ratio, according to 2011(2001) Census ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Andhra Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ Andhra Pradesh”.
According to the 2011 census, Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India at 1084 females per 1,000 males. The next highest sex ratios are in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

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