GK QUESTION#1803
Consider the following statements about tribes of India:
- Jarawa and Onge tribes are indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- The Shompen and Sentinelese are also among the tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. Jarawa, Onge and Sentinelese are indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands, while Shompen are indigenous to the Nicobar Islands. All four therefore belong to the Andaman and Nicobar island territory, although they are distinct communities.