alleryWhat share of India's population did Dalits form in 2001?
A6.1 percent
B16.2 percent
C27 percent
D98 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 16.2 percent
1. In 2001 Dalits comprised 16.2 percent of India's total population.
2. 6.1 percent is the 2005 inter-caste marriage rate, and 27 percent is the OBC job quota.
3. 98 percent is the share identifying with a caste.
_Source: Wikipedia, Caste system in India, Recognition_
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