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Question
Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India.
Solution
Sex composition is a very important demographic attribute of the population. Separate data for males and females is important for various types of planning and for other demographic characteristics such as natality, mortality, migration, marital status, economic characteristics, etc. The balance between the two sexes affects the social and economic relationships within a country.
The sex ratio in India has fallen from 972 in 1901 to 933 in 2001. This is a very serious trend that speaks volumes of the second rate treatment given to females in India. This dangerous trend must be checked at all costs and females must be given their proper place in society. Only then India can look forward to the overall development of the country.
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