With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements:

Correct Option (b):

• Statement 2 is correct. The Changpa community is primarily engaged in the rearing of Changra goats, also known as Pashmina goats. These goats are well-adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment of the Changthang plateau and produce the exceptionally fine Pashmina wool, which is highly prized for its quality.
• Statement 3 is correct. The Changpa community is officially recognized and listed as a Scheduled Tribe under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, specifically in the Union Territory of Ladakh. This status provides them with certain constitutional protections and benefits.

Incorrect Options:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The Changpa are a semi-nomadic pastoral community predominantly inhabiting the Changthang plateau region of Ladakh, which is a Union Territory of India. Their traditional habitat is not in the State of Uttarakhand.
• Options (a) and (d) are incorrect because they include Statement 1, which is factually inaccurate regarding the geographical distribution of the Changpa community.
• Option (c) is incorrect because while Statement 3 is correct, it is an incomplete answer as Statement 2 is also correct.