​As per Census 2011, which of the following states has the highest Scheduled Caste population?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c) Uttar Pradesh

As per Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh has the highest Scheduled Caste (SC) population in India, with over 41.3 million SC individuals. The state has a large Dalit population, primarily engaged in agriculture and other labor sectors.

• The total Scheduled Caste population in India is 201.4 million (16.6% of the total population) as per Census 2011.
• The states with the highest SC populations:
  • Uttar Pradesh (41.3 million)
  • West Bengal (21.5 million)
  • Bihar (15.9 million)
  • Tamil Nadu (14.4 million)
• Punjab has the highest percentage of SC population (31.9% of its total population).
• The Constitution of India provides reservation for SCs in education, employment, and politics under Articles 341 and 330-342.
• The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 protects SCs from discrimination and violence.

•  Tamil Nadu: Has a significant SC population but ranks lower than Uttar Pradesh.
• West Bengal: Has the second-highest SC population in India.
•  Bihar: Ranks third in terms of total SC population.