Q. Which community is listed as Scheduled Caste in Uttar Pradesh and as Scheduled Tribe in Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: Kol
Notes: The Kol community, found mainly in central and eastern India, is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) in Uttar Pradesh and a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Madhya Pradesh. Historically, Kols are forest dwellers and laborers concentrated in districts like Prayagraj, Banda, and Mirzapur. In UP, British policies led to their SC status, whereas in Madhya Pradesh, they retain ST recognition. They speak dialects of eastern Hindi and are predominantly Hindu.