What is the share of Scheduled Castes in India's population in 2011?
A8.6 per cent
B14.2 per cent
C16.6 per cent
D41 per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 16.6 per cent
The 2011 Census counted Scheduled Castes at 16.6 per cent of the population.
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