- Census data is the primary source for population figures of tribes. - According to the 2011 census, Bhils are the most numerous ST group. - Gonds are the second largest.
Which is the largest tribe in India ?
Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: India: Population (Population Composition: Rural-Urban, Religious, Linguistic)
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