NDA 2016 General Knowledge question

General KnowledgeIndian GeographyNDA 2016

Which of the following statements concerning Scheduled Castes (SC) population in India are correct ? 1. The highest percentage of SC population out of the total population of the state is found in Punjab 2. Bihar is the second largest state in respect of total SC population in India 3. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of SC population in India 4. Among the Indian states, the lowest percentage of SC population out of the total population of the state is found in Goa Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Answer: (B)

Solution

Statement 1 is correct: Punjab has the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes in its population (31.9 per cent). Statement 3 is correct: Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of SC persons.

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