Question

How many scheduled castes are there in Bihar ?

Hint:

For questions asking for specific numbers of castes or tribes, it's good practice to state that the list is officially notified by the government and may be subject to amendment.

Answer 1

The list of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for any state is specified by a Presidential Order as per Article 341 of the Constitution of India.
As per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and subsequent amendments, the state of Bihar has a specific list of communities that are recognized as Scheduled Castes. The total number of distinct communities listed for Bihar is 22.
Some of the major Scheduled Caste communities in Bihar include Chamar, Dusadh, Musahar, and Pasi.