Mala' and 'Madiga' scheduled castes are found in-
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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West Bengal
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Kerala
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Mala and Madiga are prominent Scheduled Castes primarily found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions. These communities have been historically disadvantaged and are recognized in the SC list for affirmative action. The Mala community traditionally worked in agricultural labor, while the Madiga community were historically associated with leather work. They are not primarily associated with Maharashtra, West Bengal, or Kerala.