From the table, rural male minus female ratio = 51.7 minus 17.5 = 34.2, and urban male minus female ratio = 53.0 minus 14.2 = 38.8. The difference in participation rates between men and women is larger in urban areas, not rural, making statement (B) incorrect. Other statements are consistent with the data.
Note: Options (C) and (D) are worded awkwardly (phrases like non urban and non rural create tautologies), but statement (B) is clearly contradicted by the data.