Multiple choice

As per the 2001 census, which of the following states had the highest child labour population in the country?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation

According to the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh had the highest child labour population in India. As India's most populous state with significant poverty and developmental challenges, UP consistently reports high numbers of working children. Other states like Maharashtra, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh also had substantial child labour but ranked below Uttar Pradesh.

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