According to Census 2011, consider the following statements regarding sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) in Kullu district:
Statement I: Sex ratio in 2011 is lower than in 1911.
Statement II: Sex ratio in 2011 in Kullu district is lower in Himachal.
Choose the correct option:
(A) Both Statements are correct
(B) Only Statement I is correct
(C) Only Statement II is correct
(D) Both Statements are incorrect
Solution : A
Statement II is vague.
It’s poorly phrased because “lower in Himachal” doesn’t specify what it is lower than. It could mean:
- Lower than the state average sex ratio.
- The lowest sex ratio of all districts in Himachal.
In exam questions, this phrasing almost always intends to mean “lower than the state average.”
✅ Statement I: Sex ratio in 2011 is lower than in 1911.
- 1911 Sex Ratio (Kullu): 1009
- 2011 Sex Ratio (Kullu): 942
Conclusion: 942 is indeed lower than 1009. Therefore, Statement I is True.
✅ Statement II: Sex ratio in 2011 in Kullu district is lower in Himachal.
As we discussed, this statement is vague, but interpreting it as “lower than the state average” is the most logical approach.
- 2011 Sex Ratio (Kullu): 942
- 2011 Average HP Sex Ratio: 972
Conclusion: 942 is lower than 972. Therefore, under this interpretation, Statement II is also True.
💡 Final Summary
Based on the data you provided, both Statement I and Statement II are True (assuming the common interpretation for the vague wording of Statement II).
Additional facts :
📝 Sex Ratio Trend in Himachal Pradesh (1901-2011)
I. General Trend & Key Milestones
- Definition: Sex ratio is the number of females per 1,000 males.
- State Trend (1901-2011): Sex ratio has generally been rising .
- 1901: Started at 884.
- 1951: Crossed the mark of 900.
- 1991: Reached the maximum value of 976 .
II. Decade-Wise HP Sex Ratio (1911–2011)
| Census Year | Sex Ratio (Females per 1,000 Males) |
| 1911 | 919 |
| 1921 | 924 |
| 1931 | 907 |
| 1941 | 909 |
| 1951 | 912 |
| 1961 | 938 |
| 1971 | 958 |
| 1981 | 973 |
| 1991 | 976 |
| 2001 | 968 |
| 2011 | 972 |
III. State-Level Census Comparison (2001 vs. 2011)
| Year | HP Sex Ratio | National Sex Ratio |
| 2001 | 968 | 933 |
| 2011 | 972 | 940 |
III. District-Wise Performance (2001 vs. 2011)
| Rank in 2011 | District | Sex Ratio (2011) | Sex Ratio (2001) | Rank in 2001 |
| 1 | Hamirpur | 1,095 | 1,099 | 1 |
| 2 | Kangra | 1,012 | 1,025 | 2 |
| 3 | Mandi | 1,007 | 1,013 | 3 |