**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) The sex ratio in the state is 972 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the national average of 940 females per 1000 males. (2) Services is the primary occupation of people in Himachal Pradesh, with over 90% of the population dependent on it for their livelihood. (3) Himachal Pradesh has a per capita income of Rs. 3,58,369, which is higher than the national average. (4) The state has a high Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.707, which is higher than the national average of 0.640.
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (4) only
(B) (1) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (2) only
(D) (2) and (4) only
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** HP demographics: Statement 1 is correct – sex ratio is 972 which is higher than national average. Statement 4 is correct – HDI of 0.707 is higher than national average. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 10:29 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*