Q. Which of the following tribes is/are Mongoloid origin?
1.Sentinelese
2.Jarawas
3.Onge
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to four Negrito and two Mongoloid tribes.

  • Those belonging to the Negrito origin – the Great Andamanese, the Onge, the Jarawas and the Sentinelese – are still at hunting-gathering stage of economy.
  • Tribes of Mongoloid origin is Nicobarese and Shompen.

Source: Kerala NCERT

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