Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Tribes) | List-II (Area) |
A. Khirghiz | 1. Japan |
B. Bushman | 2. Arab |
C. Ainu | 3. Central Asia |
D. Baduin | 4. Kalahari |
Codes:
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The correct matching is—Khirghiz–Central Asia, Bushman–Kalahari, Ainu–Japan and Baduin–Arab.
The Khirghiz/Kyrgyz people are primarily associated with Central Asia, and modern Kyrgyzstan itself forms part of the Central Asian region. Therefore, A matches with 3.
The Bushman, now widely referred to as the San peoples, are associated with the Kalahari Desert region of Southern Africa. They have historically lived in Kalahari regions of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Therefore, B matches with 4.
The Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan. Their traditional homeland is particularly associated with Hokkaido in northern Japan. Therefore, C matches with 1, Japan.
The Bedouin/Bedu are nomadic and settled communities associated with the desert and semi-desert regions of the Arab world. Their traditional pastoral culture developed across regions such as the Arabian Peninsula and Jordan. Therefore, D matches with 2, Arab.