Previous Year Question

(a) Angami — Nagaland (Correctly Matched). The Angami are one of the major Naga tribes of Nagaland in northeastern India. Their principal habitation includes Kohima and the surrounding hilly regions. The Angami community is known for its traditional agricultural practices, handicrafts, and cultural traditions. Their major festival is Sekrenyi, associated with purification and community well-being.

(b) Birhor — Jharkhand (Correctly Matched). The Birhor are primarily a tribal community of Jharkhand, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Their settlements are found in Hazaribagh and other forested regions of Jharkhand. Traditionally, their livelihood has depended on hunting, gathering forest products, and making ropes from natural fibres.

(c) Khas — Arunachal Pradesh (Incorrectly Matched). The Khas/Khasa community has historical associations mainly with Nepal and the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. In India, the community has been particularly associated with the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. In contrast, the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh include the Nyishi, Adi, Apatani, Monpa, Mishmi, and Khamti.

(d) Toda — Tamil Nadu (Correctly Matched). The Toda are an indigenous tribal community inhabiting the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. Their traditional livelihood has been associated with buffalo rearing and dairy production. The Toda community is renowned for its distinctive barrel-vaulted huts, traditional embroidery, and cultural practices. They are also classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).