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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 29

According to Census 2011, which is the most populous Scheduled Tribe in India?

  1. Kol
  2. Bhil
  3. Gond
  4. Santhal
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) Bhil

Explanation

Census 2011: Bhil > Gond > Santhal among Scheduled Tribes.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: much smaller.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: the Bhils are the largest ST (about 1.7 crore).

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: second largest.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: third largest.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.