Which of the following statements are correct about sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) in Rajasthan according to Census 2011? i. Sex ratio in Rajasthan in 2011 was less than the National average. ii. Sex ratio in all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000. iii. Sex ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Pali District. iv. Sex ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Dholpur District. Select the correct answer using codes given below:

Which of the following statements are correct about sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) in Rajasthan according to Census 2011? i. Sex ratio in Rajasthan in 2011 was less than the National average. ii. Sex ratio in all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000. iii. Sex ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Pali District. iv. Sex ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Dholpur District. Select the correct answer using codes given below: Correct Answer (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

The correct answer is (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

Key Points

  • Rajasthan Sex Ratio - The sex Ratio in Rajasthan is 928 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below the national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 921 per 1000 males in Rajasthan. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
  • The sex ratio in all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000.Maximum sex ratio Dungarpur (994) in Rajasthan. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The sex ratio in rural areas of Pali District is 1003. 
    • The sex ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Pali District. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
  • The sex ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000.
    • The Sex ratio in urban areas of Dholpur District in 864. Hence Statement 4 is incorrect.

Additional Information

  • The Census 2011 is the 15th National census survey conducted by the Census Organization of India.
    • Mr C. Chandramouli was the Commissioner & Registrar General of the Indian 2011 Census.
    • The 2011 Indian National Census has been conducted in 2 phases - house listing and population.

Important Points

  • The Covid-19 pandemic has delayed the house listing phase of the 2021 Census that should have been completed before the onset of monsoon in most states. 

Related Questions

Find the total population of town A. Statement I: Number of males in town B is 11520 which is 80% of the number of females in town A. There are 4880 more males in town A as compared to town B. Statement II: The ratio of number of males and females in town A is 41 : 36 and difference of number of males and females is 2000.