Which one of the following Indian States has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population to its total population?
- A.Mizoram
- B.Nagaland
- C.Meghalaya
- D.Arunachal Pradesh
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Mizoram. In Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes made up about 94.4 percent of Mizoram's population, the highest share among all the states. Most of Mizoram's people belong to the Mizo group of tribes. Among Union Territories, Lakshadweep has an even higher share, about 94.8 percent, but the question asks only about states. In absolute numbers the picture is different: Madhya Pradesh has the largest Scheduled Tribe population, followed by Maharashtra and Odisha. At the other end, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry have no notified Scheduled Tribes. Across India, Scheduled Tribes formed about 8.6 percent of the population in 2011. Option B is wrong because Nagaland's share was about 86.5 percent, high but below Mizoram. Option C is wrong because Meghalaya stood at about 86.1 percent. Option D is wrong because Arunachal Pradesh had a lower share, about 68.8 percent. Exam tip: Census 2011 ST share: Lakshadweep highest overall, Mizoram highest among states; Madhya Pradesh has the largest ST numbers.
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