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| Q. |
According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population? |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» A. Punjab | |
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Explanation: As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in thecountry (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%. |
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