BPSC CCE Prelims
Social Issues Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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In which Lok Sabha seat, one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Shompen tribe, for the first time exercised their democratic right to vote in April 2024?
Detailed Explanation:
The Shompen tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), resides in the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
In April 2024, members of the Shompen tribe exercised their democratic right to vote for the first time in the Lok Sabha elections in the Andaman and Nicobar constituency, the only parliamentary seat representing this Union Territory.
According to the Census of India, 2011 which Scheduled Tribe is largest in India?
Detailed Explanation:
Census 2011 data identifies Bhil as India's largest Scheduled Tribe, constituting approximately 38% of the total ST population. They are predominantly distributed across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
Gond is the second-largest tribe (35.6%), followed by Santhal, Kol, and others. Together, the top six tribes represent over 92% of India's ST population.
Therefore, Bhil being the most populous ST as per Census 2011, Option 2 is the correct answer.
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