WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population relative to its total state population?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Punjab
  4. West Bengal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Punjab

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Punjab šŸ“š Explanation: While Uttar Pradesh has the highest absolute number of Scheduled Caste citizens, the 2011 Census revealed a different state leading in demographic proportion. Punjab recorded the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population relative to its total state population at 31.94%. This unique demographic composition significantly influences the state's socio-political dynamics and welfare policy formulations.