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In state demographic analysis of Madhya Pradesh, administrative planning distinguishes between proportional tribal concentration and total headcount. Which district accounts for the highest absolute number of Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents in the state?

  1. A
    Alirajpur
  2. B
    Dindori
  3. DharAnswer
  4. D
    Jhabua

Answer

Dhar is the district with the largest absolute Scheduled Tribe population in the state.
Dhar district contains the highest absolute Scheduled Tribe population in Madhya Pradesh, with over 1.22 million tribal individuals (constituting 55.9% of the district's total population). While districts like Alirajpur and Jhabua have higher tribal percentages, their smaller total populations mean their absolute counts remain below that of Dhar.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Distinguish between proportional concentration and absolute population metrics.
Proportional metrics measure the tribal percentage of the total district population, whereas absolute metrics count the total tribal headcount.
State civil service exams frequently test the distinction between percentage share and total population numbers.
2
Analyze district-wise tribal demographic figures for Madhya Pradesh.
Alirajpur leads in tribal percentage at 89.04% (followed by Jhabua at 87.0%), while Dhar leads in absolute headcount with approximately 1,222,814 Scheduled Tribe individuals (55.9% of its total district population).
Dhar's larger overall population yields the highest absolute tribal population in the state.
3
Select the district matching the absolute population criterion.
Dhar correctly fulfills the requirement.
The question specifically asks for the highest absolute headcount rather than the highest percentage share.

Key Concept

District-level Scheduled Tribe demographic distribution (Absolute headcount versus proportional share)
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Topics

State Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

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