Previous Year Question

Pair 1—Limboo: Sikkim—is correctly matched.

The Limboo or Limbu is one of the prominent tribal communities of Sikkim. The Government of Sikkim includes the Limboo among the State’s tribal communities. The community has its own distinctive language, cultural traditions, folk songs, folk music and socio-religious practices.

Therefore, Limboo–Sikkim is correct.

Pair 2—Karbi: Himachal Pradesh—is incorrectly matched.

The Karbi community is primarily associated with Assam, not Himachal Pradesh. The Karbis constitute the principal tribal community of Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts. In older constitutional records, the Karbis were also referred to as “Mikir.”

Therefore, Karbi–Himachal Pradesh is incorrect; the correct association is with Assam.

Pair 3—Dongaria Kondh: Odisha—is correctly matched.

The Dongaria Kondh is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group—PVTG of Odisha. Its principal habitat is the Niyamgiri Hills, extending mainly across the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha.

The name “Dongaria” is associated with their hill habitat. Their livelihood is closely connected with hill agriculture, horticulture and forest resources. The Niyamgiri Hills form the foundation of their social, economic, cultural and religious life.

Therefore, Dongaria Kondh–Odisha is correct.

Pair 4—Bonda: Tamil Nadu—is incorrectly matched.

The Bonda are not a tribal community of Tamil Nadu. They inhabit the Malkangiri district of Odisha, particularly the remote Bonda Hills, which form part of the Kondakamberu range of the Eastern Ghats.

The Bonda are also included among Odisha’s PVTGs. Traditionally, the community has depended upon agriculture, animal rearing and seasonal collection of forest produce.

Therefore, Bonda–Tamil Nadu is incorrect; the correct association is with Odisha.