Which of the following pairs are correct regarding tribes and their state of residence?

A. Bhils - Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
B. Tharus - Andhra Pradesh
C. Bhutia - Uttarakhand
D. Santhal - Jharkhand
E. Gaddis - Rajasthan

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

Correct option is B

A. Bhils - Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat 

• Bhils are one of the largest tribal groups in India.
• Majorly found in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
• Known for archery and distinct cultural traditions.

C. Bhutia - Uttarakhand 

• Bhutia tribes are found in Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal (Darjeeling region).
• They have Tibeto-Mongoloid origins and follow Buddhism.

 D. Santhal - Jharkhand 

• Santhal is the largest tribal group in Jharkhand.
• Also found in West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
• Known for Santhal Rebellion (1855-56) against British rule.

Thus, the correct answer is:

A (Bhils - MP & Gujarat), C (Bhutia - Uttarakhand), D (Santhal - Jharkhand)

 1. Bhils → Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
 2. Tharus → Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (Terai region)
 3. Bhutia → Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh
 4. Santhal → Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha
 5. Gaddis → Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir

Additional Knowledge:

B. Tharus - Andhra Pradesh  (Incorrect)

• Tharus are NOT found in Andhra Pradesh.
• They mainly reside in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh (Terai region near Nepal border).

E. Gaddis - Rajasthan  (Incorrect)

• Gaddis are NOT found in Rajasthan.
• They mainly reside in Himachal Pradesh (Chamba region) and Jammu & Kashmir.
• Traditionally shepherds and pastoralists.