Which one of the following Indian States has the highest percentage of

Which one of the following Indian States has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population to its total population?

Mizoram
Nagaland
Meghalaya
Arunachal Pradesh
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
The question asks for the state with the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population to its total population among the given options. Based on Census 2011 data (which is the most recent comprehensive data available and typically used for such questions), the percentages are approximately:
– Mizoram: 87.1%
– Nagaland: 86.5%
– Meghalaya: 86.1%
– Arunachal Pradesh: 68.8%
Comparing these percentages, Mizoram has the highest percentage of ST population relative to its total population among the states listed.
– North-Eastern states generally have a high percentage of tribal population.
– Census data provides the official figures for population composition.
Other states and Union Territories in India also have significant tribal populations, but the question specifically asks among the four given states. The high percentages in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya reflect the unique demographic profile of these states, where tribal communities constitute the majority of the population.
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