Sex Ratio Graph Analysis (10th Class)

 1. What is the graph about?

The graph shows the sex ratio of India from 1951 to 2011.

 Sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in the population.

2. Data (as per the graph)

Year Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males)

1951 946

1961 941

1971 930

1981 934

1991 929

2001 933

2011 940

3. Analysis of the Data

In 1951, the sex ratio was 946, the highest in the given period.

There is a continuous decline from 1951 (946) to 1971 (930).

In 1981, the sex ratio improved slightly to 934.

Again, it reduced to 929 in 1991, the lowest point.

From 1991 to 2011, the sex ratio shows steady improvement, reaching 940 in 2011.

Overall, the sex ratio fluctuated, with a declining trend till 1991 and a positive improving trend after 1991.

4. Findings / Conclusion / Suggestions

Findings

India struggled with a low sex ratio for many decades.

Social factors like preference for male children and lack of women’s health care may have caused the decline.

Recent decades show an improving trend, indicating better awareness and government efforts.

Conclusion / Suggestions

Although the sex ratio improved to 940 in 2011, it is still below the natural balance (close to 1000).

More efforts are needed to ensure gender equality.

Strengthen laws against female foeticide and infanticide.

Improve health facilities for women and girls.

Promote education and awareness about gender equality.

Encourage schemes like Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao.

Empower women through employment and social protection.