Which one of the following states in India has the highest percentage of reservation for Scheduled C...........

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Which one of the following states in India has the highest percentage of reservation for Scheduled Castes?

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Punjab

Tamil Nadu

Explanation:

- Maharashtra (Option 1): The state applies the national standard of 13% reservation for Scheduled Castes in education and jobs. It does not have the highest SC reservation.

- Uttar Pradesh (Option 2): Uttar Pradesh has a large SC population and gives around 21% reservation, but it's not the highest.

- Punjab (Option 3): Punjab gives 25% reservation to Scheduled Castes, which is the highest among all Indian states as its SC population is the largest percentage wise.

- Tamil Nadu (Option 4): Tamil Nadu has a high total reservation quota, but SC reservation is about 18%.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - Punjab