Art & Culture : Fairs & Festivals

Q 4 / 4

UPSC CSE Prelims 1999

Which one of the following pairs of states and tribes is not correctly matched?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (d):

The Lambada (also known as Banjara) is a nomadic tribe primarily found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. They are not predominantly native to Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, the pairing of Madhya Pradesh with Lambada is not correctly matched.

Incorrect Options:

Assam: Miri

The Miri, also known as Mising, is an indigenous tribe predominantly found in Assam, particularly along the Brahmaputra River basin. This pair is correctly matched.

Nagaland: Konyak

The Konyak is a prominent Naga tribe primarily inhabiting the Mon district of Nagaland. This pair is correctly matched.

Arunachal: Apatani

The Apatani is a settled agricultural tribe residing in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. This pair is correctly matched.

SOURCEIndian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania, Chapter 10: Fairs & Festivals