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?

Lists northern states (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, etc.) where Indo‑Aryan tribes are presently found, indicating tribal/ethnic groups are distributed across multiple Himalayan states.

A student could compare the known high‑altitude tribal groups (like Changpa if remembered as trans‑Himalayan pastoralists) against this list to judge whether Uttarakhand is a primary location or one of several possible states.

Describes Uttarakhand as a state that touches the India–China (Tibet) middle sector along a Himalayan watershed, implying it includes high mountain border areas.

One could use a map of Changpa habitat (usually in trans‑Himalayan border zones) and check whether those areas fall within Uttarakhand's Himalayan border described here.

Notes seasonal migration patterns to mountain states (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim), suggesting pastoral or seasonal high‑altitude use of these states.

If Changpa are a pastoral/seasonally mobile group, this pattern suggests they might be present in several Himalayan states; a student could investigate which specific states host such pastoral migration.

Gives an example of a tribal community (Tharus) concentrated in parts of Uttarakhand and neighboring Uttar Pradesh, showing tribes can be regionally concentrated within specific tehsils/districts.

A student could use this example to reason that being a tribal group does not guarantee statewide predominance—one should check district/tehsil level distribution for Changpa rather than assume Uttarakhand-wide majority.

States that scheduled tribes are mainly concentrated in rural and specific ecological areas across states, implying tribal populations are spatially non‑uniform.

A student could combine this rule with knowledge of Changpa ecology (if known as trans‑Himalayan/pastoral) to narrow likely states that contain appropriate rural high‑altitude habitats, rather than assuming Uttarakhand alone.

Explicitly names an Indian goat breed (Angora or Himachali / Gaddi/Chamba) that 'provides soft Pashmina (wool)' and links Pashmina production to Indian mountain regions including Jammu & Kashmir.

A student could combine this with basic geography (J&K/Ladakh are high-altitude pastoral regions) and the known association of mountain pastoralists with fine-wool goats to suspect Changpa involvement in Pashmina rearing.

States that some wool is derived from Cashmere goats (distinctly named among animals producing fine wool).

Knowing that 'Pashmina' is a form of Cashmere and that Changthangi is a high-altitude Cashmere breed, a student could use this to link Cashmere-producing goats to communities in cold upland regions like where Changpa live.

Describes nomadic herding in temperate/steppe upland regions where herders obtained wool from goats and sheep—showing a general pattern that upland/nomadic pastoralists produce wool.

Combine this pattern with a map showing the Changpa as high-altitude pastoralists to infer they may rear wool-producing goats adapted to cold steppe conditions.

Notes wool is highly desired in colder/upland regions and that sheep/goat rearing is common in less-favoured highland areas, implying fine-wool animals are favored in cold climates.

A student could use the climatic requirement for fine-wool breeds (cold uplands) plus knowledge that Changpa inhabit cold highlands to plausibly link them with rearing fine-wool goats.

Explains India has a broad spectrum of native goat breeds and that introduction of exotic breeds has occurred—highlighting India's livestock diversity including regional/indigenous goats.

A learner could use this to argue that a region-specific breed like Changthangi (a native highland goat) is plausible within India's documented livestock diversity and regional specialization.

Defines Scheduled Tribes as 'Adivasis' who led a secluded life usually in hills and forests, linking ST status to isolation and traditional habitat.

A student could compare the Changpa's known habitat (high‑altitude, secluded trans‑Himalayan pastoral areas) with this habitat criterion and then check state/ST schedules for communities from those areas.

Describes common social/cultural characteristics of Scheduled Tribes (living in areas of isolation, distinct socio‑economic norms, village headman institution).

Use these characteristics to see if Changpa social organization and isolation fit the pattern, and then inspect official lists for tribal communities in the relevant union territory/state.

States that the Government has included 427 communities as Scheduled Tribes and refers to an official schedule/list of included communities.

A student could consult that official list (Eighth Schedule reference in the snippet) or Gazette notifications for the 427 communities to verify whether 'Changpa' appears.

Notes that the number and composition of Scheduled Tribes have changed over time and that many ethnic groups have applied to be included.

This suggests checking both historical and recent lists/notifications because Changpa might have been added or considered for inclusion; consult updated government publications or census appendices.

Mentions that there are 'main tribes' listed in sources, implying published enumerations of prominent tribal groups.

A student could look up such lists (e.g., statewise/central compilations of main tribes) to see whether Changpa feature among tribes of northern Himalayan regions.