In India, social groups which are most vulnerable to poverty are ______.
I. Scheduled Caste households
II. Scheduled Tribe households

Both I and II

The correct answer is Option 2 - Both I and II

In India, the social groups most vulnerable to poverty are Both I and II (Scheduled Caste households and Scheduled Tribe households).

Scheduled Castes (SCs), formerly known as untouchables, have faced historical discrimination and social exclusion, limiting their access to education, employment, and resources.
Scheduled Tribes (STs), also known as Adivasis, are indigenous communities who often reside in remote areas and face challenges with land ownership, infrastructure, and healthcare.

Studies and statistics consistently show these groups have higher poverty rates compared to the national average.