WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the Census of India, 2011 the sex ratio of West Bengal is ________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 947
  2. 948
  3. 938
  4. 958

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 948

Explanation: The correct answer is B. 948 As per the Census of India 2011, the overall sex ratio (number of females per 1,000 males) in West Bengal is officially reported as 950. Child Sex ratio (0-6 years) is 956 females per 1,000 males. The sex ratio of Scheduled Caste (SC) population is 951, which is higher than the national average of 945 and as well as slightly higher than the overall sex ratio of the State (950). The Sex ratio of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of West Bengal is 999, which is greater than the sex ratio of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population.