As per census 2011 which of the following pair of states of India do not have Schedule Tribe population?

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Accepted Answer

Haryana and Punjab are the only pair of states listed that, according to the 2011 census, do not have a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population.

Here's why Option 3 is correct and the others are incorrect:

*   **Option 3: Haryana and Punjab (Correct)**: The 2011 census data confirms that both Haryana and Punjab do not have a Scheduled Tribe population. This is due to the specific criteria and notifications used to designate Scheduled Tribes, which did not include any communities in these states at the time of the census.

*   **Option 1: Haryana and Himachal Pradesh (Incorrect)**: While Haryana does not have a Scheduled Tribe population, Himachal Pradesh has a significant Scheduled Tribe population. The Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts, in particular, are known for their tribal communities.

*   **Option 2: Punjab and Goa (Incorrect)**: While Punjab does not have a Scheduled Tribe population, Goa does have a Scheduled Tribe population, although it is relatively small compared to other states.

*   **Option 4: Kerala and Punjab (Incorrect)**: While Punjab does not have a Scheduled Tribe population, Kerala has a notable Scheduled Tribe population, particularly in districts like Wayanad and Idukki.