WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio in 2011?

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

Answer options

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Howrah
  3. Kolkata
  4. Malda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata

Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, Kolkata district had the highest child sex ratio in West Bengal. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The child sex ratio refers to the number of girls per 1,000 boys (age 0–6). ▪️ Kolkata recorded a ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males in 2011. ▪️ This is higher compared to the state average of 956 for the total population. ▪️ Factors such as better education, healthcare, and urban awareness contributed to this. ▪️ Rural districts often show lower ratios due to social biases and poor access to health facilities. ▪️ The lowest child sex ratio was recorded in Darjeeling and Maldah districts. ▪️ The Census of India conducts this count every ten years. ▪️ It helps assess gender equality and child welfare status.