As per Census 2011, the concentration of Scheduled Caste population (going by percentage of Scheduled Caste population to total population of the State) is the highest in the State of
- A.Uttar Pradesh
- B.Himachal Pradesh
- C.Punjab
- D.West Bengal
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Punjab. Punjab has the highest share of Scheduled Castes in its population among the States, about 31.9 per cent in Census 2011.
Census 2011 counted about 20.1 crore Scheduled Caste people, 16.6 per cent of India's population. By proportion, Punjab leads with nearly a third of its people from the Scheduled Castes, followed by Himachal Pradesh (about 25.2 per cent) and West Bengal (about 23.5 per cent). By absolute numbers, however, Uttar Pradesh has the largest SC population, about 4.1 crore.
A is wrong because Uttar Pradesh leads in absolute numbers, but its SC share is only about 20.7 per cent. B is wrong because Himachal Pradesh is second, at about 25.2 per cent. D is wrong because West Bengal is third, at about 23.5 per cent.
Exam tip: SC share (Census 2011): Punjab highest by percentage, Uttar Pradesh highest by number.
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