1. Which of the following statements are correct about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
1. There are a total of 75 PVTGs spread over 17 states and one UT.
2. Dhebar commission created then as a separate category.
3. Chenchus of Andhra Pradesh has the highest population among PVTGs.
4. Jarwas and Onges have the smallest population among PVTGs.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2, 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
2. Government of India follows which of the following criteria for the identification of PVTGs?
1. Pre-agricultural level of technology.
2. Low level of literacy.
3. Economic backwardness.
4. A declining or stagnant population.
(a) 1, 2, 4 (b) 2, 3, 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
3. Which of the following is not a PVTG?
(a) Asurs (b) Paraiyar (c) Todas (d) Kukis
4. The Pradhan Mantri PVTG mission has been announced in the budget as a part of ‘Reaching the Last Mile’ (one of the seven Saptarishi priorities). Which of the following is/are correct about PVTG mission?
1. The mission is for 3 years.
2. A budget of Rs. 5000 crores has been allocated for it.
3. It aims to provide PVTGs with safe drinking water, education, nutrition, road and telecom connection and livelihood.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 , 3
5. Which of the following are correct about Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
1. Every block with more than 50% ST population and atleast 10000 tribal persons will have an EMRS.
2. These schools will be at par with Navodaya Vidyalayas.
3. They will have special facilities for preserving local art and culture besides providing training in sports and skill development.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3
Answers
1. a
2. d
3. d
4. b
5. b
