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