What is the percentage of the disabled population in India according to the 2011 census?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2.21%.
As per the 2011 Census, 2.68 crore (26.8 million) people in India were reported to have some form of disability, which accounted for 2.21% of the total population. Disabilities recorded included issues related to seeing, hearing, speech, movement, mental retardation, mental illness, and multiple disabilities. The census provided crucial data for policy-making and planning targeted welfare schemes. While 2.21% was the official figure, experts and disability rights groups argue that the actual number may be higher due to underreporting or lack of awareness.