Correct option is B
Ans. (b)
Sol. The
Gonds are the largest tribal group in India. They are predominantly found in the central Indian states such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. The Gonds have a rich cultural heritage and speak the Gondi language. Their population is the highest among all scheduled tribes in India.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Todas – A small tribal group living in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu;
not the largest.
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(b) Gonds – ✅
Correct. The largest tribal group in India by population.
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(c) Chenchus – A forest-dwelling tribe mainly found in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana;
smaller in population.
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(d) Garos – A major tribe of Meghalaya, but their population is
less than the Gonds.