Q2. Consider the following statements with respect Tiwa (Lalung):

1. It is an indigenous tribal community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya.

2. They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the State of Assam.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

a) 1 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C
c) Both 1 and 2

Tiwa (Lalung)

It is an indigenous tribal community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya (main region) and also found in some parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in Northeast India

They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the State of Assam.

Tiwa (meaning “the people who were lifted from below”). Some of their neighbours still call them Lalung

A striking peculiarity of the Tiwa is their division into two sub-groups, Hill Tiwa and Plains Tiwas, displaying contrasting cultural features.

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Q2. Consider the following statements with respect Tiwa (Lalung): 1. It is an indigenous tribal community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya. 2. They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the State of Assam. Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Q2. Consider the following statements with respect Tiwa (Lalung):

1. It is an indigenous tribal community inhabiting the states of Assam and Meghalaya.

2. They are recognized as a Scheduled tribe within the State of Assam.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?