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Which district has the maximum ST (Scheduled Tribe) population?

Correct answer: (D) Udaipur.

Udaipur district has the maximum Scheduled Tribe population in Rajasthan in absolute numbers.

  1. (A)

    Pratapgarh

  2. (B)

    Banswara

  3. (C)

    Dungarpur

  4. (D)

    Udaipur

Explanation

The largest absolute Scheduled Tribe population is different from the highest share of Scheduled Tribes in a district's population. Census of India Table A-11 records "District - Udaipur" under "All Schedule Tribes" and "Total" with an ST population of 15,25,289. The same Census table records Banswara at 13,72,999, Dungarpur at 9,83,437 and Pratapgarh at 5,50,427. Udaipur therefore leads Rajasthan in total ST population. Banswara leads by percentage, at 76%, but percentage rank and absolute population rank are different measures.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Pratapgarh is not the maximum because the Census table gives its All Schedule Tribes total as 5,50,427, far below Udaipur's 15,25,289.
  • (B) Banswara is the percentage leader, but its absolute All Schedule Tribes total of 13,72,999 is lower than Udaipur's.
  • (C) Dungarpur has a large Scheduled Tribe population, but its All Schedule Tribes total of 9,83,437 is below both Udaipur and Banswara.

Concept

Rajasthan demographic geography requires a clear distinction between absolute population and percentage share. Tribal-belt districts can rank differently depending on the demographic measure.

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