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What was the sex ratio of Punjab as per the 2011 census?

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876 females per 1000 males
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895 females per 1000 males
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896 females per 1000 males
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875 females per 1000 males
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Solution

The correct option is B 895 females per 1000 males
According to the 2011 census, Punjab had 1,46,39,465 males and 1,310,3873 females, and the sex ratio was 895 females per 1000 males. These are better numbers than 2001 when the sex ratio was 876.

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