{"id":62068,"date":"2024-04-20T08:48:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62068"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:48:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:48:24","slug":"the-scheduled-tribe-st-population-constitutes-approximately-what-percentage-of-odishas-population","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-scheduled-tribe-st-population-constitutes-approximately-what-percentage-of-odishas-population\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population constitutes approximately what percentage of Odisha&#8217;s population?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a975d06d6ae6\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    10%                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    22%                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    35%                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    45%                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (b). The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population constitutes approximately 22% of Odisha&#8217;s population.<\/p>\n<p>The ST population in Odisha is the second largest in India, after Madhya Pradesh. The STs are a diverse group of people with a rich culture and history. They are found in all parts of the state, but are concentrated in the tribal areas of the north and south.<\/p>\n<p>The STs have been marginalized and discriminated against for centuries. They have been denied access to education, healthcare, and other basic services. They have also been subjected to violence and exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the rights of the STs. The government has taken some steps to improve their situation, but much more needs to be done.<\/p>\n<p>The STs are an important part of the fabric of Odisha. They have a unique contribution to make to <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> the state&#8217;s development. It is important to ensure that they have equal opportunities and are treated with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option (a): 10%. This is the percentage of the ST population in India as a whole. The ST population in Odisha is <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> higher than the national average.<\/li>\n<li>Option (b): 22%. This is the correct answer. The ST population in Odisha constitutes approximately 22% of the state&#8217;s population.<\/li>\n<li>Option (c): 35%. This is the percentage of the ST population in Madhya Pradesh. The ST population in Odisha is lower than the percentage in Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>Option (d): 45%. This is the percentage of the ST population in Nagaland. 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