In which one of the following Union Territories, do people of the Onge tribe live?
✓ Correct answer: a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
ExplanationThe Onge, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabit Little Andaman Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.They are one of the oldest tribes of India, believed to have migrated from Africa around 60,000 years ago.The Onges are hunter-gatherers and rely on forest produce and fishing for survival.Their population is critically low, with fewer than 150 members as per the latest census.Option (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect :Dadra and Nagar Haveli is home to tribes like the Warli, Kokna, and Dhodia but not the Onge tribe.The tribes here are primarily engaged in agriculture and forest-based occupations.Daman and Diu, in contrast, has a smaller tribal presence and is better known for its Portuguese colonial heritage blended with Gujarati culture.Tribal communities are less culturally prominent here compared to Dadra and Nagar Haveli or Lakshadweep.Lakshadweep’s population is predominantly Muslim with traditional social groups like the Koyas (landowners), Melacheris (laborers), and Aminidivi (boat builders).Their rich maritime culture revolves around seafaring and fi
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