{"id":61117,"date":"2024-04-20T08:33:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=61117"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:33:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:33:54","slug":"what-is-the-approximate-percentage-of-scheduled-tribes-st-in-telanganas-population","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/what-is-the-approximate-percentage-of-scheduled-tribes-st-in-telanganas-population\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the approximate percentage of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Telangana&#8217;s population?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;5%&#8221; option2=&#8221;10%&#8221; option3=&#8221;15%&#8221; option4=&#8221;20%&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is C) 15%.<\/p>\n<p>Scheduled Tribes (ST) are indigenous peoples who are considered to be socially and economically disadvantaged. They are officially recognized by the Indian government and are entitled to certain benefits, such as reservations in education and employment.<\/p>\n<p>According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of STs in Telangana was 15.1%. This is the second highest percentage of STs in any Indian state, after Chhattisgarh (23.0%).<\/p>\n<p>The STs in Telangana are a diverse group, with over 30 different tribes represented. The largest tribes are the Gonds, Kolams, and Lambadas.<\/p>\n<p>The STs in Telangana face a number of challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, and lack of access to basic services. However, they have also made significant progress in recent years, thanks to government initiatives and the efforts of civil society organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A: 5%. This is the percentage of STs in the Indian population as a whole. However, the percentage of STs in Telangana is higher than this, at 15%.<\/li>\n<li>Option B: 10%. This is the percentage of STs in the population of Andhra Pradesh, which Telangana was a part of until 2014. The percentage of STs in Telangana is higher than this, at 15%.<\/li>\n<li>Option C: 15%. This is the correct answer. The percentage of STs in Telangana is 15%.<\/li>\n<li>Option D: 20%. This is the percentage of STs in the population of Madhya Pradesh. 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