sex ratio
/ˈseks reɪʃiəʊ/noun
उच्चारण सेक्स रेशिओ
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the relation between the number of males and the number of females in a population
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- Haryana has worked to improve its sex ratio.
- A falling sex ratio is a sign of discrimination against girls.
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General knowledge
In India, the sex ratio is measured as the number of females per 1,000 males.
भारत में sex ratio को प्रति 1,000 पुरुषों पर महिलाओं की संख्या के रूप में मापा जाता है।
According to the 2011 Census, India's sex ratio was 943 and its child sex ratio was 918.
2011 की जनगणना के अनुसार भारत का sex ratio 943 और child sex ratio 918 था।