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Which one of the following pairs of Tribe and State is NOT correctly matched ?
Explanation
The Tharu tribe is primarily concentrated in the Terai region of the Himalayas, specifically in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, as well as in Nepal [2]. They are recognized as a significant Scheduled Tribe in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, particularly in districts like Lakhimpur Kheri and Udhamsingh Nagar. They do not have a significant presence in Madhya Pradesh. In contrast, the Adi tribe is a major group in Arunachal Pradesh. The Irula tribe is found in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh [2]. The Sahariya (or Shaharia) tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) primarily located in Rajasthan and parts of Madhya Pradesh [2]. Therefore, the pair 'Tharu: Madhya Pradesh' is incorrectly matched.
Sources
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > 3. Sedentary Cultivation and Animal Husbandry > p. 26
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > The Tharus > p. 36