Which of the following statements are NOT true about inter-state distribution of scheduled caste population in India (2011)?
A. Bihar has the largest number of scheduled caste population among all the major states of India.
B. Punjab has the highest percentage share of scheduled castes in its total population.
C. Maharashtra has the third largest population size of scheduled castes in India.
D. Tamil Nadu has more scheduled caste population than Andhra Pradesh.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d), A and C only
Bihar has the largest number of scheduled caste population among all the major states of India.
This statement is false. Bihar does not have the largest number of scheduled caste population among all the major states of India. States like Uttar Pradesh have a larger scheduled caste population compared to Bihar.
Maharashtra has the third largest population size of scheduled castes in India.
This statement is false. Maharashtra does not have the third largest population size of scheduled castes in India. States like Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and third Bihar have larger scheduled caste populations compared to Maharashtra.
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Punjab has the highest percentage share of scheduled castes in its total population.
This statement is true. Punjab does have one of the highest percentage shares of scheduled castes in its total population among all the states in India. While Punjab's percentage share of scheduled castes may not be the absolute highest, it is indeed significant. Punjab has a long history of having a substantial scheduled caste population, and they constitute a significant proportion of the state's demographic composition.
Tamil Nadu has more scheduled caste population than Andhra Pradesh This statement is true. According to the 2011 census data, Tamil Nadu does have a larger scheduled caste population compared to Andhra Pradesh. Tamil Nadu has historically had a significant scheduled caste population, and it remains one of the states with a relatively high proportion of scheduled caste communities. Andhra Pradesh, while also having a substantial scheduled caste population, has a smaller population compared to Tamil Nadu.