As per Census 2011, which pair of the following States/Union territories have maximum percentage of Scheduled tribes in India?

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Accepted Answer

According to the Census 2011 data, Mizoram and Lakshadweep have a high percentage of Scheduled Tribes (ST) population, making Option 2 the correct answer.

Here's why:

*   **Mizoram:** Mizoram has a very significant proportion of its population belonging to Scheduled Tribes. The tribes are integral to the state's identity and culture, and a large percentage of the population is classified as ST.

*   **Lakshadweep:** Lakshadweep is predominantly inhabited by a population that is classified as Scheduled Tribe. The entire population of Lakshadweep is considered as Scheduled Tribe.

Now, let's examine why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1: Meghalaya and Lakshadweep:** While Meghalaya does have a substantial Scheduled Tribe population, making it a strong contender, the combination of Mizoram and Lakshadweep results in a higher overall percentage when considering both regions together.

*   **Option 3: Nagaland and Lakshadweep:** Nagaland, like Mizoram, has a very high percentage of Scheduled Tribes. However, the combination of Mizoram and Lakshadweep results in a higher overall percentage when considering both regions together.

*   **Option 4: Mizoram and Nagaland:** While both Mizoram and Nagaland have high ST populations, the question asks for the pair with the *maximum* percentage. Lakshadweep's entire population being classified as ST, when paired with Mizoram, results in a higher overall percentage compared to Mizoram and Nagaland.

Therefore, based on the Census 2011 data, the pair with the maximum percentage of Scheduled Tribes is Mizoram and Lakshadweep, making Option 2 the correct choice.