Module 8: Sex Ratio

📖 Chapter 17 of 17 🧩 Module 8 of 17 ⏱️ ~4 min read 💡 20 MCQs

Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 8.1: Sex Ratio of the State

In 2011 Bihar's sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males; in 2001 it was 919 — a fall of 1 point.
India's sex ratio in 2011 was 943. Bihar ranks 25th in the country by sex ratio.

Figure: Sex ratio of the total, SC and ST population, 2001 and 2011

⭐ Key Points

Answer (b) 918.
Answer (d) 918 (919 was 2001).
Answer (c) 25th.
919 in 2001, falling to 918 in 2011.
India 943 (final).

📌 One-line Q&A

Question: As per Census 2011, how many females are there per 1,000 males in Bihar? [BPSC PYQ] Answer: 918.
Question: What is the female-male ratio in the state? [Objective set] Answer: 918.
Question: The state's rank in the country by sex ratio is: [Objective set] Answer: 25th.
Question: Bihar's sex ratio in the 2001 census was: Answer: 919.
Question: India's sex ratio in 2011 (census profile) was: Answer: 943.

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Question 1: As per Census 2011, how many females are there per 1,000 males in Bihar? [BPSC PYQ]

Answer (b) 918.

Question 2: What is the female-male ratio in the state? [Objective set]

Answer (d) 918 (919 was 2001).

Question 3: The state's rank in the country by sex ratio is: [Objective set]

Answer (c) 25th.

Question 4: Bihar's sex ratio in the 2001 census was:

919 in 2001, falling to 918 in 2011.

Question 5: India's sex ratio in 2011 (census profile) was:

India 943 (final).

Question 1 of 5

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As per Census 2011, how many females are there per 1,000 males in Bihar? [BPSC PYQ]

918.

What is the female-male ratio in the state? [Objective set]

918.

The state's rank in the country by sex ratio is: [Objective set]

25th.

Bihar's sex ratio in the 2001 census was:

919.

India's sex ratio in 2011 (census profile) was:

943.

Question 1 of 5

Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 8.2: Sex Ratio of Districts

Highest: Gopalganj 1,021 — the only district with more females than males. Next: Siwan 988, Saran 954, Kishanganj 950, Nawada 939.
Lowest: Munger 876, then Bhagalpur 880, Khagaria 886, Sheohar 893.
In 2001, Siwan (1,031) had a higher ratio than Gopalganj (1,001). Patna rose from 873 (2001) to 897 (2011).
Only four districts (Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Kishanganj) are above India's 943.

Rank	District	Sex ratio 2011	Sex ratio 2001
1	Gopalganj	1021	1001
2	Siwan	988	1031
3	Saran	954	966
4	Kishanganj	950	936
5	Nawada	939	946
6	Gaya	937	938
7	Sheikhpura	930	918
8	Supaul	929	920
9	Arwal	928	—
10	Aurangabad	926	934
11	Madhubani	926	942
12	Nalanda	922	914
13	Buxar	922	899
14	Jehanabad	922	929
15	Jamui	922	918
16	Purnia	921	915
17	Araria	921	913
18	Kaimur	920	902
19	Katihar	919	919
20	Rohtas	918	909
21	Darbhanga	911	914
22	Samastipur	911	928
23	Madhepura	911	915
24	West Champaran	909	901
25	Bhojpur	907	902
26	Banka	907	908
27	Saharsa	906	910
28	East Champaran	902	897
29	Lakhisarai	902	921
30	Muzaffarpur	900	920
31	Sitamarhi	899	892
32	Patna	897	873
33	Vaishali	895	920
34	Begusarai	895	912
35	Sheohar	893	885
36	Khagaria	886	885
37	Bhagalpur	880	876
38	Munger	876	872

Figure: Sex ratio of Bihar's districts (females per 1,000 males, Census 2011)

⭐ Key Points

Answer (c) Munger (876).
Answer (c) Gopalganj (1,021).
Answer (d): A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
Answer (b): Gopalganj 1,021, Siwan 988, Saran 954, Kishanganj 950.
By the table only four districts (Gopalganj 1,021, Siwan 988, Saran 954, Kishanganj 950) exceed India's 943; Nawada (939) does not. So only statement 2 holds. The source's key prints (c).
Siwan 1,031 in 2001 (988 in 2011).
Siwan 988.
Bhagalpur 880; Munger 876 lowest.
Patna 873 → 897.

📌 One-line Q&A

Question: The district of Bihar with the fewest females per thousand males is: [BPSC PYQ] Answer: Munger.
Question: In which district of Bihar do females outnumber males? [BPSC PYQ] Answer: Gopalganj.
Question: Match sex ratio: A. Saran B. Bhagalpur C. Gopalganj D. Sheohar with 1. 893 2. 954 3. 1,021 4. 880 [Objective set] Answer: A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
Question: Arrange by highest sex ratio: 1. Gopalganj 2. Saran 3. Siwan 4. Kishanganj [Objective set] Answer: 1, 3, 2 and 4.
Question: Consider: 1. The sex ratio of five districts of Bihar is higher than the country's. 2. Gopalganj is the only district whose sex ratio is positive (above 1,000). Which is/are correct? [Objective set] Answer: Only 2.
Question: Which district had the highest sex ratio in 2001? Answer: Siwan.
Question: Second highest sex ratio in 2011 belongs to: Answer: Siwan.
Question: Which district has the second lowest sex ratio (880)? Answer: Bhagalpur.
Question: Patna district's sex ratio changed from 2001 to 2011 as: Answer: 873 to 897.

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Question 1: The district of Bihar with the fewest females per thousand males is: [BPSC PYQ]

Answer (c) Munger (876).

Question 2: In which district of Bihar do females outnumber males? [BPSC PYQ]

Answer (c) Gopalganj (1,021).

Question 3: Match sex ratio: A. Saran B. Bhagalpur C. Gopalganj D. Sheohar with 1. 893 2. 954 3. 1,021 4. 880 [Objective set]

Answer (d): A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.

Question 4: Arrange by highest sex ratio: 1. Gopalganj 2. Saran 3. Siwan 4. Kishanganj [Objective set]

Answer (b): Gopalganj 1,021, Siwan 988, Saran 954, Kishanganj 950.

Question 5: Consider: 1. The sex ratio of five districts of Bihar is higher than the country's. 2. Gopalganj is the only district whose sex ratio is positive (above 1,000). Which is/are correct? [Objective set]

By the table only four districts (Gopalganj 1,021, Siwan 988, Saran 954, Kishanganj 950) exceed India's 943; Nawada (939) does not. So only statement 2 holds. The source's key prints (c).

Question 6: Which district had the highest sex ratio in 2001?

Siwan 1,031 in 2001 (988 in 2011).

Question 7: Second highest sex ratio in 2011 belongs to:

Siwan 988.

Question 8: Which district has the second lowest sex ratio (880)?

Bhagalpur 880; Munger 876 lowest.

Question 9: Patna district's sex ratio changed from 2001 to 2011 as:

Patna 873 → 897.

Question 1 of 9

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The district of Bihar with the fewest females per thousand males is: [BPSC PYQ]

Munger.

In which district of Bihar do females outnumber males? [BPSC PYQ]

Gopalganj.

Match sex ratio: A. Saran B. Bhagalpur C. Gopalganj D. Sheohar with 1. 893 2. 954 3. 1,021 4. 880 [Objective set]

A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.

Arrange by highest sex ratio: 1. Gopalganj 2. Saran 3. Siwan 4. Kishanganj [Objective set]

1, 3, 2 and 4.

Consider: 1. The sex ratio of five districts of Bihar is higher than the country's. 2. Gopalganj is the only district whose sex ratio is positive (above 1,000). Which is/are correct? [Objective set]

Only 2.

Which district had the highest sex ratio in 2001?

Siwan.

Second highest sex ratio in 2011 belongs to:

Siwan.

Which district has the second lowest sex ratio (880)?

Bhagalpur.

Patna district's sex ratio changed from 2001 to 2011 as:

873 to 897.

Question 1 of 9

Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 8.3: Sex Ratio of SC and ST Population

SC sex ratio at state level is 925, up from 923 in 2001. Highest Gopalganj 1,010; lowest Bhagalpur 878.
ST sex ratio is 958 (2001: 929). Highest Arwal 1,085; lowest Sheohar 797.

⭐ Key Points

925 (923 in 2001).
Gopalganj 1,010.
Bhagalpur 878.
958 (929 in 2001).
Arwal 1,085.
Sheohar 797.

📌 One-line Q&A

Question: What is the sex ratio of the SC population of Bihar (2011)? Answer: 925.
Question: Which district has the highest SC sex ratio (1,010)? Answer: Gopalganj.
Question: Lowest SC sex ratio is in: Answer: Bhagalpur.
Question: ST sex ratio of Bihar in 2011 was: Answer: 958.
Question: Which district tops the ST sex ratio with 1,085? Answer: Arwal.
Question: Which district is at the bottom in ST sex ratio (797)? Answer: Sheohar.

Topic

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MCQs

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Question 1: What is the sex ratio of the SC population of Bihar (2011)?

925 (923 in 2001).

Question 2: Which district has the highest SC sex ratio (1,010)?

Gopalganj 1,010.

Question 3: Lowest SC sex ratio is in:

Bhagalpur 878.

Question 4: ST sex ratio of Bihar in 2011 was:

958 (929 in 2001).

Question 5: Which district tops the ST sex ratio with 1,085?

Arwal 1,085.

Question 6: Which district is at the bottom in ST sex ratio (797)?

Sheohar 797.

Question 1 of 6

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Write your answer, then submit to see the correct answer.

What is the sex ratio of the SC population of Bihar (2011)?

925.

Which district has the highest SC sex ratio (1,010)?

Gopalganj.

Lowest SC sex ratio is in:

Bhagalpur.

ST sex ratio of Bihar in 2011 was:

958.

Which district tops the ST sex ratio with 1,085?

Arwal.

Which district is at the bottom in ST sex ratio (797)?

Sheohar.

Question 1 of 6