UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 14
Consider the following pairs:
| Tribe | State |
|---|---|
| 1. Limboo (Limbu) | Sikkim |
| 2. Karbi | Himachal Pradesh |
| 3. Dongaria Kondh | Odisha |
| 4. Bonda | Tamil Nadu |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Limbu and Dongaria Kondh are paired with their correct states; Karbi and Bonda are not.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Correct - The Limbu/Limboo community is found in Sikkim and nearby Himalayan areas.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Karbi people are associated primarily with Assam’s Karbi Anglong, not Himachal Pradesh.
Pair 3: Correct - Dongaria Kondh inhabit the Niyamgiri hills of Odisha.
Pair 4: Incorrect - Bonda is an indigenous community of Odisha, not Tamil Nadu.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - selects all and only the accurate statements/pairs.
B: Incorrect - includes false items 2, 4 and excludes true items 1, 3.
C: Incorrect - includes false item 4.
D: Incorrect - includes false items 2, 4.