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
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1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Statement 1: Punjab has the highest percentage of SC population relative to its total population (around 31.9%). This is correct.
Statement 3: Uttar Pradesh has the highest total number of SC population in India (over 4 crore). This is correct.