State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 90

Which of the following districts of Bihar has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population as per Census 2011?

  1. Katihar
  2. Jamui
  3. Purnia
  4. Banka
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (A) Katihar

Explanation

Census 2011: Katihar has Bihar's highest ST share (~5.9%), followed by Banka, Jamui and Purnia.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: Katihar has about 5.9% ST population, the highest in Bihar.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: about 4.5%.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: about 4.4%.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: about 4.7%.