With reference to Tai Khamti people, consider the following statements: They people follow Theravada Buddhism. Presently they reside in the areas including Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Tai Khamti people, consider the following statements:
1. They people follow Theravada Buddhism.
2. Presently they reside in the areas including Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
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: C

Notes:

Both statements are correct.

Tai Khamti people follow Theravada Buddhism. Their population is a little more than 1,00,000, and they live in areas straddling Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

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