WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the Census of India, 2011, which one of the following Union territories had the highest sex ratio?

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

Answer options

  1. Chandigarh
  2. Puducherry
  3. Lakshadweep
  4. Daman and Diu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Puducherry

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Puducherry. As per the Census 2011, Puducherry recorded the highest sex ratio among Union Territories at 1,037 females per 1,000 males. This high ratio is attributed to better healthcare, higher literacy rates, and a favourable social environment for women. In comparison, Lakshadweep had a sex ratio of 946, Chandigarh 818, and Daman & Diu had the lowest at 618.