Question

Which district has the lowest sex ratio in Karnataka?
A)Bengaluru Rural
B)Bengaluru Urban
C)Chikkamangaluru
D)Chikkaballapur

Answer 1

Hint - The sex ratio of Karnataka State is 973 females per thousand males. It is higher than the Indian average of 943 females per thousand males.

Complete Step by Step Answer - Sex Ratio is a demographic statistic used to understand population composition. It is also an indication of women's status in society. It is defined as the ratio between the female and male populations of a country. In India it is calculated as the number of females per 1000 males. According to the Census of 2011 India's sex ratio was 943 females per 1000 males, which is low compared to many developed countries.
Karnataka is a south Indian state, it's capital is located at Bengaluru. It is surrounded by Goa and Maharashtra on the north, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on the east, Kerala and Tamil Nadu on the south and the Arbain Sea on the west. The historic cities of Mysore and Hampi are also located in Karnataka. According to the 2011 census Karnataka had a population of 6.11 crores, with the male population being 30,966,657 and the female population being 30,128,640. The sex ratio of Karnataka is 973 females per 1000 males, better than the national average. The district with the lowest sex ratio is the capital city of the state, Bengaluru Urban. It has a sex ratio of 916 females per thousand males.
OPTION A - Bengaluru Rural has a sex ratio of 946 females per thousand male according to the 2011 Census.
OPTION B - Bengaluru Urban has a sex ratio of 916 females per thousand male according to the 2011 Census.
OPTION C - Chikkamangaluru has a sex ratio of 1008 females per thousand male according to the 2011 Census.
OPTION D - Chikkaballapur has a sex ratio of 972 females per thousand male according to the 2011 Census.

Note - Karnataka is a south Indian state. The capital of Karnataka in Bengaluru. Bengaluru Urban district has the lowest sex ratio in Karnataka.