UPSC Prelims 2005 Q27: Geography – Population & Demography
Where do the Sahariya tribals, who were recently in the news, live?
- (a) Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Assam
- (c) Rajasthan
- (d) Orissa
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
Explanation
Sahariya tribe
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Rajasthan (Baran district, Kota region), also parts of Madhya Pradesh |
| Category | Scheduled Tribe, classed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in Rajasthan |
| Not here | Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Orissa have other tribes |
The Sahariya tribals live mainly in Rajasthan, in Baran district around Shahbad and Kishanganj.
Answer: (c) Rajasthan.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Andhra Pradesh is home to tribes like the Chenchus.
- (b) Incorrect. Assam has tribes such as the Bodos and Karbis.
- (c) CORRECT. Sahariyas live in Rajasthan (Baran) and adjoining Madhya Pradesh.
- (d) Incorrect. Orissa has tribes like the Kondh and Bonda.
Key point
Sahariya: Rajasthan (Baran), Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior, Sheopur).
Remember
Sahariyas live in Rajasthan (Baran district).
Common mistakes
- Placing the Sahariya in Orissa with the Saora tribe.
- Mixing Sahariya with Bhil or Meena tribes of Rajasthan.
- Not knowing they are classed as a PVTG in Rajasthan.
Exam tip
Tribe-State pairs: Sahariya - Rajasthan, Saora - Odisha, Chenchu - Andhra.
Sources
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs — Scheduled Tribes list
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India — Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups: Saharia (Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh)