Consider the following statements: 1. According to United Nations, most of the countries sex ratio is favourable to males. 2. Asian continent has a high sex ratio. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

The world pattern of sex ratio does not exhibit variations in the developed regions of the world.

The sex ratio is favorable for females in 139 countries of the world and un-favorable for them in the remaining 72 countries listed by the United Nations.
In general, Asia has a low sex ratio. Countries like China, India, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have a lower sex ratio.

Source: NCERT – XII Fundamentals of Human Geography