As per Census 2011, what is the correct, increasing order of three lowest sex ratio States of India ?

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As per Census 2011, the sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males. The correct increasing order of the three lowest sex ratio states in India is given as Option 2: Haryana < Jammu & Kashmir < Sikkim. Let's explore why this option is correct and why the others are not.

### Explanation for Option 2:

1. **Haryana**: Haryana has consistently had one of the lowest sex ratios in India. According to Census 2011, Haryana had a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males, which is the lowest among the states listed in the options.

2. **Jammu & Kashmir**: Jammu & Kashmir had a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males as per Census 2011. This places it above Haryana but below Sikkim, making it the second lowest among the states listed.

3. **Sikkim**: Sikkim had a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males according to Census 2011. This is higher than both Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir, making it the third in the increasing order of the lowest sex ratios among the states listed.

### Why Other Options are Incorrect:

1. **Option 1 (Haryana < Sikkim < Punjab)**:
   - Punjab had a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males, which is higher than both Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir. Therefore, placing Punjab after Sikkim is incorrect.

2. **Option 3 (Haryana < Sikkim < Jammu & Kashmir)**:
   - This option incorrectly places Sikkim before Jammu & Kashmir. As per Census 2011, Jammu & Kashmir has a lower sex ratio than Sikkim, so this order is incorrect.

3. **Option 4 (Haryana < Punjab < Sikkim)**:
   - Similar to Option 1, this option incorrectly places Punjab before Sikkim. Punjab's sex ratio is higher than both Sikkim and Jammu & Kashmir, making this order incorrect.

In conclusion, Option 2 is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the increasing order of the three lowest sex ratio states according to Census 2011 data: Haryana < Jammu & Kashmir < Sikkim.