1. Explain the three features or components of population growth.

2. How is sex ratio calculated?

3. What are the reasons of low sex ratio in our country?

Dear Student,
 

Please refer answer to query 3 below:

3. Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population
 In India many states have the lowest sex ratio is Haryana and Union Territory with lowest sex ratio is Daman and Diu . Reasons for lowest sex ratio are:

 a. High rate of female foeticide, more preference for male child. .
b. Discrimination against women, high rate of crime against women in  states like Haryana.
c. Less education , preference for male education.
d. Increased Malnutrition among females.
e. Gendered mind set of the society.
f. Lack of awareness.


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