wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard IX
Social Science
Gender Based Composition and Female Foeticide in Punjab
Which of the ...
Question

Which of the following is not an effect of a sex ratio skewed towards men?

A
Prostitution
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Dowry
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Polyandry
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Infidelity
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Dowry
When the sex ratio is low, there are fewer girls or women in a community, compared to men. Imbalance in sex ratio can lead to a slew of problems all causing the detriment of the girl child and women.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Gender Based Composition and Female Foeticide in Punjab
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Watch in App
explore_more_icon
Explore more
Gender Based Composition and Female Foeticide in Punjab
Standard IX Social Science
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
book_image
AI Tutor
book_image
Textbooks
book_image
Question Papers
book_image
Install app
CrossIcon