SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

On the basis of tribal population (2011), identify the option that arranges the following states in ascending order.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. (C), (B), (A).

According to the 2011 Census, the tribal populations of these states are:

  • Odisha: 9,127,727
  • Maharashtra: 10,531,242
  • Madhya Pradesh: 15,324,114

Therefore, the tribal populations in ascending order are: Odisha, Maharashtra, and then Madhya Pradesh.