Geography · Population Geography
Two statements are given below, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and another labelled as Reasoning (R). Assertion (A): In the context of Indian census, a sex ratio of 1,000 implies complete numerical parity between the two sexes. Reasoning (R): Ratios above 1,000 indicate an excess of females over males, while those below 1,000 indicate a deficit of females. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
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- 1(A) is false but (R) is true
- 2(A) is true but (R) is false
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)✓
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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