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Consider the following statements about particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
- 1.PVTGs reside in 18 states and one union Territory.
- 2.A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- 3.There are 92 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
- 4.Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A.1, 2 and 3
- B.2, 3 and 4
- C.1, 2 and 4
- D.1, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 4
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are identified based on specific criteria including linguistic isolation, pre-agricultural level of technology, economic backwardness, and a stagnant or declining population. The Irular and Konda Reddi are indeed among the officially recognized PVTGs. The geographical distribution covers 18 states and one Union Territory, and population trends are a key factor in their identification.
Source: UPSC gs1 2019