Science (086) — AI-generated practice question

Biological consequences: Sex-selective abortion of female foetuses causes a sharp decline in the female-male sex ratio. Fewer females mean fewer births in the next generation, leading to a gradual decline in population size over time.

Social consequences: A skewed sex ratio creates a severe shortage of women in society. This leads to social problems such as forced marriages, trafficking, violence against women, and social instability. As the textbook states, "for a healthy society, the female-male sex ratio must be maintained" and declining child sex ratio is described as "alarming."

Source: Chapter 7, Section 7.3.3(d) — Reproductive Health

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• The source passage directly addresses this issue — quote or paraphrase it for full marks.
• Examiners expect one biological point (population decline due to fewer females) and one or two social points (gender imbalance, social problems).
• Mention that prenatal sex determination is prohibited by law in India — this shows awareness of the legal dimension, which adds value.
• Avoid writing vague statements; be specific about why the sex ratio matters biologically (reproduction requires both sexes) and socially (instability, crime).