Q. With reference to the Kolam tribe, consider the following statements:
1.It is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India.
2.They mainly reside in the state of Nagaland.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Kolam tribes are listed as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
Statement 2 is incorrect: These tribal groups are reckoned as scheduled tribes and apart from Madhya Pradesh they reside in some parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Source: TH
