With reference to the Rung Community, consider the following statements: 1. The Rung Community is an indigenous Himalayan community inhabiting the border areas of Uttarakhand. 2. Traditionally, the community was engaged in trans-Himalayan trade with Tibet, which declined significantly after the closure of the India–Tibet border following the 1962 conflict. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Rung Community, consider the following statements:
1.The Rung Community is an indigenous Himalayan community inhabiting the border areas of Uttarakhand.
2.Traditionally, the community was engaged in trans-Himalayan trade with Tibet, which declined significantly after the closure of the India–Tibet border following the 1962 conflict.
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:

Explanation: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: The Rung Community (also known as Shauka or Johari–Byansi–Chaudansi communities) is an indigenous Himalayan tribal community residing mainly in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, especially around Dharchula and Munsiyari.

Statement 2 is correct: The Rung people traditionally depended on trans-Himalayan trade with Tibet, exchanging Indian goods for Tibetan products. This centuries-old trade came to an abrupt halt after the 1962 India–China War, profoundly affecting their traditional economy.

Source: TH

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