What is the sex ratio in M.P.?

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The question asks for the sex ratio in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.).
The options provided are specific numerical values.
According to the Census of India 2001, the sex ratio for Madhya Pradesh was 919 females per 1000 males.
This value (919) is present as an option, making it the correct answer.
The more recent 2011 Census data shows a sex ratio of 931 for M.P., which is not among the options, indicating the question is based on 2001 data.

Option A: The value 923 does not correspond to the overall sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh in either the 2001 or 2011 census. It was the sex ratio at birth for Assam in the 2018-20 period.
Option C: The value 947 is incorrect for Madhya Pradesh. It is closer to the sex ratio of states like Jharkhand (948) or West Bengal (950) in the 2011 census.
Option D: The value 963 is the sex ratio for the state of Uttarakhand in the 2011 census, not Madhya Pradesh.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Demographic indicators and their interpretation in community health as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding demographic data like sex ratio is fundamental for community health nurses to assess the health needs of a population.
A declining or low sex ratio is a major public health concern, often linked to practices like sex-selective abortion and neglect of the girl child, which increases the risk of various social and health problems.
Nurses play a key role in counseling families and communities about the value of the girl child and the legal and health consequences of sex selection, as guided by the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question: 'sex ratio in M.P.'.
Recall the definition of sex ratio (females per 1000 males) and that it is typically sourced from census data.
Recognize that census data changes over time (e.g., 2001 vs. 2011). The question's ambiguity about the year means you must rely on the given options.
Evaluate the options against known census data. The sex ratio for M.P. was 919 in 2001 and 931 in 2011.
Since 919 is one of the options and 931 is not, conclude that the question is based on the 2001 census data.
Select the option that matches the 2001 data.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Demographic indicators and their interpretation in community health.
Stem keywords: sex ratio, M.P., Madhya Pradesh
Lead-in keywords: What is

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