WBCS.LIVE practice question

The district having the highest percentage of ST population (in 2011) in West Bengal is

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

Answer options

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Alipurduar
  3. Purulia
  4. Dakshin Dinajpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darjeeling

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Darjeeling According to the Census of India 2011, Darjeeling district has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes (ST) population in West Bengal, with comprising about 21.52% of its total population. The State has registered 20.20% decadal growth of ST population from 2001 to 2011.