Question 4672
According to NCRB data, "Crimes in India 2019", which state reported the highest number of crimes in both categories (crimes against women and crimes against Schedule Caste)?
Answer
Uttar Pradesh
Why?
The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. Crimes against women increased 7.3% from 2018 to 2019, and crimes against Scheduled Castes also went up 7.3% in the same period, according to the annual National Crime Record Bureau’s “Crime in India” 2019. In terms of absolute numbers, Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of cases in both these categories. Assam reported the highest rate of crimes against women (per lakh population). Uttar Pradesh Total number of districts - 75 Lok Sabha seats - 80 Rajya Sabha seats - 31
