With reference to `Changpa` community of India, consider the following statements ; 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the

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Q: 39 (IAS/2014)
With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements ;
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool.
3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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The statement "They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool" is correct. The Changpa community is a semi-nomadic Tibetan ethnic group that mainly resides in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir in India. They are primarily engaged in animal husbandry and rearing Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool called Pashmina, which is used for making luxurious shawls, stoles, and scarves. The Pashmina wool is highly valued in the international market for its softness, warmth, and lightness. Due to their unique lifestyle and occupation, the Changpa community is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India, and the government provides various schemes for their welfare and development.