Q. Consider the following statements about the Jenu Kuruba tribe:
1.They are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
2.They are found only in Karnataka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. The Jenu Kuruba are indeed recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).
  • Statement 2 is incorrect. While they are primarily found in Karnataka, the Jenu Kuruba tribe is also present in the forest belts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Source– TH

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