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In which one of the following States/UTs is Jarawa tribe found?
Explanation
The Jarawa tribe is an indigenous Negrito community found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands [2]. They are primarily located on the western coasts of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands [t2][t4]. Recognized as one of the most endangered tribes globally, their population was recorded at approximately 429 in 2016 [1]. The Jarawas are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) and have historically lived as hunter-gatherers in relative isolation [t5][t8]. They are one of the six distinct indigenous communities in the archipelago, alongside the Great Andamanese, Onges, Sentinelese, Nicobarese, and Shompen [t3]. While the Nicobarese and Shompen inhabit the Nicobar group, the Jarawa, Onge, and Sentinelese are native to the Andaman group [c2][c3]. Their language belongs to the Ongan family, and they remain a protected group under Indian law [t2][t7].
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 13: Cultural Setting > 10. Andaman and Nicobar Islands > p. 26
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > Islands of the Bay of Bengal > p. 68