Q. Consider the following statements:
1.North-Eastern India is home to 80% of the tribal communities in the country.
2.Adivasis are the most deprived community of India.
Select the correct statements using the codes given belo

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect. Central India is home to 80% of the tribal communities in the country.

Statement 2 is correct. The Tribal Development Report 2022 highlights that even after 75 years of independence Adivasis are the most deprived community of India.

Source: DTE