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Zorluk: KolayState Demographics, Tribes, and Human Development

Which of the following sets of criteria is officially recognized by the Government of India for identifying a tribal community as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)?

  1. Pre-agricultural level of technology, stagnant or declining population, extremely low literacy, and a subsistence level of economyCevap
  2. B
    High degree of urbanization, proficiency in the state language, and high agricultural yield per hectare
  3. C
    High participation in state legislative assemblies, active industrial employment, and seasonal metropolitan migration
  4. D
    Exclusive habitat in coastal plains, literacy rate higher than the state average, and high child sex ratio

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The correct option is the one stating pre-agricultural level of technology, stagnant or declining population, extremely low literacy, and a subsistence level of economy.
The correct answer accurately states the four parameters laid down for PVTG identification: pre-agricultural technology, stagnant/declining population, extremely low literacy, and a subsistence economy.

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1
Recall the official definition and criteria set by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for PVTGs.
The criteria established by the Dhebar Commission (1960–1961) include four specific indicators.
PVTGs (formerly known as Primitive Tribal Groups) are isolated, socio-economically vulnerable communities requiring targeted development intervention.
2
Evaluate the four standard criteria against the given choices.
The parameters are: (1) Pre-agricultural level of technology, (2) Low level of literacy, (3) Economic backwardness at a subsistence level, and (4) Stagnant or declining population.
Matching these parameters identifies the accurate definition of PVTGs.

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Criteria for Identification of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
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