In which of the following States, the Scheduled Tribes population is found highest as per the Census of 2011?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Mizoram
Explanation:
· As per the Census of India, 2011, among the given options, Mizoram has the highest proportion (percentage) of its population belonging to Scheduled Tribes.
· The Scheduled Tribe population in Mizoram constituted approximately 94.4% of the state's total population in 2011.
· Mizoram's unique demographic profile is characterized by a predominantly tribal population, with numerous Mizo clans and other tribal communities. 
Information Booster:
· While Mizoram has the highest proportion, Madhya Pradesh has the largest absolute number of Scheduled Tribe population in India.
· The Indian Constitution provides for the recognition and protection of Scheduled Tribes through Article 342, which allows the President to specify tribal groups in various states and union territories.
· The Census of India is the primary source of demographic data, including information on Scheduled Tribes, their population numbers, sex ratio, and literacy rates. 
Additional Knowledge: (a) Nagaland
· Nagaland also has a very high percentage of Scheduled Tribe population, but it is slightly lower than Mizoram's.
· As per the 2011 Census, the ST population in Nagaland was approximately 86.5% of the total population. 
(b) Manipur
· Manipur has a significant Scheduled Tribe population, but its percentage is lower compared to Mizoram and Nagaland.
· The ST population in Manipur was approximately 40.88% of the total population in 2011. 
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
· Arunachal Pradesh also has a high percentage of Scheduled Tribe population, but it is not the highest among the given options.
· The ST population in Arunachal Pradesh was approximately 68.8% of the total population in 2011.