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GSHardPrelims 2019Social Issues & Schemes
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India :
- PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
- A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
- Irular and Konda Reddi Tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India :
- PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
- A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
- There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
- Irular and Konda Reddi Tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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