What does sex ratio represent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What does sex ratio represent?
A. Number of children per family
B. Ratio of urban to rural population
C. Number of males per 100 females
D. Number of females per 1,000 males
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In India, sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.
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