a) Give reasons for declining sex-ratio. b) In your opinion, what steps should be taken to deal with this bias against the girl-child?

Question 22:a) Give reasons for declining sex-ratio.
b) In your opinion, what steps should be taken to deal with this bias against the girl-child?

The correct answer is -a) -son-preference
-raising a daughter implied wasteful investment
-dowry
b) -education
-prevention of infanticides
-prevention of foeticides
(FOR VISUALLY CHALLENGED CANDIDATES)
“Demographers and Sociologists have offered several reasons for the decline
in the sex ratio in India.” Elaborate.
 Son preference
 Raising a daughter implied wasteful investment
 Dowry
 Lack of awareness and literacy
 Severe neglect of girl babies in infancy
 Sex-specific abortions
 Female infanticides