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Census UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following states has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribes population as the percentage of its total population according to Census 2011?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Uttar Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh”.
According to the Census of India 2011, Uttar Pradesh has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribes (ST) population as a percentage of its total population.

The ST population in Uttar Pradesh is only 0.6% of its total population.

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