Which of the following pairs of Indian State and tribal population are correct?
- 1. Madhya Pradesh : Largest tribal population
- 2. Mizoram : Highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State
- 3. Chhattisgarh : Second largest tribal population after Madhya Pradesh
- 4. Arunachal Pradesh : Second highest percentage of tribal population out of the total population of the State after Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
– Statement 2 is correct: As per Census 2011, Mizoram has the highest percentage of ST population out of its total population.
– Statement 3 is incorrect: While Chhattisgarh has a significant tribal population, states like Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan have larger tribal populations by number than Chhattisgarh, after Madhya Pradesh. Maharashtra is typically ranked second.
– Statement 4 is incorrect: Arunachal Pradesh has a high percentage of tribal population, but states like Nagaland and Meghalaya have higher percentages than Arunachal Pradesh, after Mizoram.