Which district of M.P. has the highest Male, Female Ratio according to the 2011 census?

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

Explanation

The sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest sex ratio.
Balaghat's sex ratio was 1021 females for every 1000 males, indicating a higher number of females than males.
This figure is significantly higher than the state average for Madhya Pradesh (931) and the national average (943) for the same year.

Option A: Jhabua's sex ratio in the 2011 census was 990 females per 1000 males, which is lower than Balaghat's.
Option B: Dindori's sex ratio in the 2011 census was 1002 females per 1000 males. While favorable, it is lower than Balaghat's.
Option C: Mandla's sex ratio in the 2011 census was 1006 females per 1000 males. This is also lower than the ratio in Balaghat.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Demographics and Census Data of Madhya Pradesh (2011) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
The sex ratio is a critical indicator in community health nursing for assessing gender balance and the social status of women.
A low sex ratio can indicate issues like female feticide, gender-based neglect, and a higher mortality rate for females, prompting targeted public health interventions.
What if the question asked for the district with the highest child sex ratio (0-6 years)? The answer might change, as child sex ratio is a more sensitive indicator of recent gender discrimination. For M.P. in 2011, the highest child sex ratio was in Alirajpur (978), not Balaghat.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's core requirement: identify the district in Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) with the highest sex ratio from the given options, based on 2011 census data.
Define 'sex ratio' in your mind: the number of females per 1000 males.
Recall or look up the specific 2011 census data for the districts provided: Jhabua, Dindori, Mandla, and Balaghat.
Compare the sex ratio values for each district.
Identify the district with the maximum value. Balaghat (1021) is higher than Mandla (1006), Dindori (1002), and Jhabua (990).
Select the option corresponding to the district with the highest value.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Demographics and Census Data of Madhya Pradesh (2011)
Stem keywords: M.P., highest Male, Female Ratio, 2011 census, district
Lead-in keywords: Which
Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.

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