On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam? [#856]
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Q1. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Q1. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
(A) Mishing
(A) Mishing
(A) Mishing
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(C) Garo
(C) Garo
(C) Garo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
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