Question

Which of the following states has suffered a dilution of the tribal share of population due to industrialization?

• A. Jharkhand
• B. Tamil Nadu
• C. Madhya Pradesh
• D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Jharkhand has experienced significant industrialization, leading to the displacement of tribal communities and a dilution of their population share in the region.

Answer 2

Jharkhand has experienced a significant dilution of its tribal population due to industrialization. The state, rich in mineral resources, has seen a rapid expansion of industries such as mining, steel, and power generation. This industrial development has led to the displacement of many tribal communities from their ancestral lands, which has resulted in a decrease in the proportion of the tribal population in the region.

The other states mentioned:

• Tamil Nadu (B): While it has tribal populations, the dilution of the tribal share due to industrialization is not as prominent as in Jharkhand.
• Madhya Pradesh (C): Similar to Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh has tribal populations, but industrialization has not led to the same degree of dilution as seen in Jharkhand.
• Himachal Pradesh (D): Although Himachal Pradesh has tribal communities, its industrialization process has not significantly altered the tribal demographic structure in the same way as in Jharkhand.

Thus, Jharkhand is the correct answer.