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 95 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?

Prelims 2019 · Polity and Constitution · Question 31

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:

PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 4

1. Correct. PVTGs are found in 18 States and 1 Union Territory (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
2. Correct. One of the identification criteria for PVTGs is stagnant or declining population, along with pre-agricultural technology, low literacy, and subsistence economy.
3. Incorrect. The officially recognized number is 75 PVTGs, not 95.
4. Correct. Irular (Tamil Nadu) and Konda Reddi (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana region) are included among the PVTGs.

Hence, the correct statements are 1, 2 and 4.

1, 2 and 4

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