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Census UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

The highest decadal growth rate in sex ratio during 1991-2001 2001-2011 has been recorded by:

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Option D: Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Andaman and Nicobar Islands”.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded the highest increase in sex ratio between 2001 and 2011, with a 40.16% increase.

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  2. B) Africa
  3. C) Europe
  4. D) USA and Canada
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  3. C) Legislature
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List-I List-II

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