Question

The question has a text portion followed by four alternative summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.
For long, sociologists have warned of the dire consequences of an increasingly skewed sex ratio. A falling sex ratio is a cumulative process which could lead tomore crimes and violence against women. Without enough brides, men would be forced to purchase wives leading to human trafficking. This, in turn, would lead to insecure parents resorting to even more female foeticide and keeping girls indoors out of fear of their protection. In the long run all the gains made in pushing for greater female literacy and empowerment could be undone.

• A. The indiscriminate female foeticide has a potential to create an imbalance in our society and can push women empowerment backwards.
• B. The imbalance in male and female ratio can give rise to more crimes against women.
• C. Deficit in female population can lead to defunct family system
• D. Skewed male female sex ratio has a potential to reduce women's statue in society.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

! Option B indeed emphasizes the link between the imbalance in the male and female ratio and the rise in crimes against women, which is a significant concern highlighted in the passage.The correct option is (B): The imbalance in male and female ratio can give rise to more crimes against women.