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In state demographic assessments and tribal welfare planning, specific socio-economic criteria are used to identify Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Which of the following best describes an official socio-demographic criterion used to categorize a tribal community as a PVTG?

  1. Stagnant or declining population growth combined with a pre-agricultural level of technology and extremely low literacyAnswer
  2. B
    High rate of urban migration and dominant representation in municipal industrial employment across state headquarters
  3. C
    Widespread adoption of commercial settled agriculture supported by canal irrigation in high-density river basin districts
  4. D
    Female literacy rates significantly exceeding the state urban average alongside advanced mechanization in rural crafts

Answer

Stagnant or declining population growth combined with a pre-agricultural level of technology and extremely low literacy
The correct answer accurately states the officially mandated criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs are characterized by a declining or stagnant population, pre-agricultural technology (hunting, gathering, shifting cultivation), extremely low literacy, and a subsistence-level economy.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the official criteria for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Recognize four mandatory parameters: pre-agricultural level of technology, stagnant or declining population, extremely low literacy, and subsistence level of economy.
These criteria distinguish PVTGs from other Scheduled Tribes to ensure targeted human development policies.
2
Evaluate the option choices against official socio-demographic parameters
The statement emphasizing stagnant population, pre-agricultural technology, and low literacy matches the official identification framework.
Options suggesting urban industrial migration, settled canal agriculture, or high female literacy contradict the empirical profile of PVTGs.

Key Concept

Identification criteria and demographic vulnerability of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
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State Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

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