Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Himachal Pradesh
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The correct answer is (b), Uttar Pradesh.
The Scheduled Castes (SCs) are a group of people in India who have been historically discriminated against. They are officially designated as Scheduled Castes by the Indian government, and they are entitled to certain benefits, such as reserved seats in government jobs and educational institutions.
According to the 2011 census, the percentage of SC population in India was 16.6%. The state with the highest percentage of SC population was Uttar Pradesh, with 21.1%. The states with the lowest percentage of SC population were Himachal Pradesh, with 7.2%, and Sikkim, with 6.1%.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- (a) Haryana: The percentage of SC population in Haryana was 12.5% in 2011.
- (b) Uttar Pradesh: The percentage of SC population in Uttar Pradesh was 21.1% in 2011.
- (c) West Bengal: The percentage of SC population in West Bengal was 17.9% in 2011.
- (d) Himachal Pradesh: The percentage of SC population in Himachal Pradesh was 7.2% in 2011.