HPAS 2010 Prelims Question 72

HPAS Prelims Question & Notes

According to 2011 Census which District of Himachal Pradesh has the highest sex ratio?

  • (A) Sirmaur
  • (B) Kullu
  • (C) Chamba
  • (D) Lahaul and Spiti
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Answer: Question Scrapped / Withdrawn

Why was this scrapped?

  • Missing Correct Option: According to the 2011 Census, the district with the highest sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh is Hamirpur (1095), which is not listed in the options.
  • Ambiguity: If the question intended to ask for the highest “Child Sex Ratio” (0-6 years), the answer would have been Lahaul & Spiti (1033). Due to this confusion and the absence of the correct general option (Hamirpur), the question was likely scrapped.
  • Note: Among the given options, Chamba has the highest general sex ratio (986), but it is not the state topper.

📚 Additional Info: Census 2011 Sex Ratio (HP)

Understanding the distinction between General Sex Ratio and Child Sex Ratio is crucial, as patterns often differ significantly.

District General Sex Ratio
(Females per 1000 Males)
Child Sex Ratio (0-6)
(Females per 1000 Males)
Hamirpur 1095 (Highest) 887
Kangra 1012 876
Mandi 1007 916
Chamba 986 953
Kullu 942 962
Sirmaur 918 928
Lahaul & Spiti 903 1033 (Highest)
Kinnaur 819 (Lowest) 963
H.P. Total 972 909

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