The Indian census data suggests there is a positive correlation between abnormal sex ratio and better socio-economic status and literacy. Urban India has higher child sex ratio than rural India according to 1991, 2001 and 2011 Census data, implying higher prevalence of sex selective abortion in urban India. Similarly, child sex ratio greater than 115 boys per 100 girls is found in regions where the predominant majority is Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian; furthermore "normal" child sex ratio of 104 to 106 boys per 100 girls are also found in regions where the predominant majority is Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Christian. These data contradict any hypotheses that may suggest that sex selection is an archaic practice which takes place among uneducated, poor sections or particular religion of the Indian society.
The Indian census data suggests there is a positive correlation between abnormal sex ratio and better socio-economic status and literacy Urban India has higher child sex ratio than rural India according to 1991 2001 and 2011 Census data implying higher prevalence of sex selective abortion in urban India Similarly child sex ratio greater than 115 boys per 100 girls is found in regions where the predominant majority is Hindu Muslim Sikh or Christian; furthermore "normal" child sex ratio of 104 to 106 boys per 100 girls are also found in regions where the predominant majority is Hindu Muslim Sikh or Christian These data contradict any hypotheses that may suggest that sex selection is an archaic practice which takes place among uneducated poor sections or particular religion of the Indian society