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According to the 2011 census data, what is the percentage of Scheduled castes in India?

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8.60%
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16.80%
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12.50%
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14%
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The correct option is B 16.80%
Scheduled castes are also called Dalits. They were previously considered outcasts and were subjected to exclusion and untouchability. According to 2011 census data, they made up 16.6% of the country’s population.

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