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Consider the following statements regarding state demographic profiles, tribal population distribution, and social parameters based on official Indian Census data:

1. Mizoram and Lakshadweep record the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population relative to their total population among States and UTs respectively.
2. Madhya Pradesh accounts for the largest absolute Scheduled Tribe population among all Indian states.
3. Punjab and Haryana have no constitutionally notified Scheduled Tribe communities.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A
    1 and 2 only
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, and 3Answer

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
All three statements represent verified demographic facts from official Census data: Lakshadweep and Mizoram lead in proportional tribal population, Madhya Pradesh has the largest total number of tribal inhabitants, and Punjab and Haryana have zero notified Scheduled Tribes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the proportion of Scheduled Tribe population relative to total population in Mizoram and Lakshadweep.
Mizoram (94.4%) among states and Lakshadweep (94.8%) among Union Territories have the highest tribal concentration by percentage.
Official Census data confirms both regions lead in proportional Scheduled Tribe population.
2
Assess the total absolute Scheduled Tribe population count across Indian states.
Madhya Pradesh ranks highest in absolute Scheduled Tribe population, exceeding 15.3 million individuals.
Madhya Pradesh accounts for nearly 14.7% of India's total tribal population.
3
Verify states and Union Territories that lack notified Scheduled Tribe populations.
Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry have no notified Scheduled Tribes.
Under Constitutional Presidential Orders, no tribal group is scheduled for these administrative units.

Key Concept

State Demographics and Tribal Population Distribution
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State Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

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