Question : What could be the possible reason for declining female-male sex ratio in our country? Suggest two measures to achieve 1:1 ratio.

Question : What could be the possible reason for declining female-male

1.	Question : What could be the possible reason for declining female-male sex ratio in our country? Suggest two measures to achieve 1:1 ratio.
Answer» SOLUTION :Selective Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) of FEMALE foetus using amniocentesis is the main reason behind decline female- male sex ratio in our country. This is because many sections of our society CONSIDERED girl child as a burden. Measures to achieve 1:1 ratio. • Generating awareness about GIRLS being equal helping hands in the family INCOME • Banning prenatal sex determination tests. • Banning certain ill practices in our society like dowry system.