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Geography2014
With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements:
  1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand
  2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield fine wool.
  3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is 2 and 3 only because the Changpa community primarily inhabits the Changthang region of Ladakh, not Uttarakhand, which makes the first statement incorrect. They are renowned for herding Pashmina goats, which produce fine, sought-after wool, confirming statement 2. Furthermore, the Changpa are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India, which aligns with statement 3. This understanding highlights the community's unique cultural practices related to livestock herding and their socio-economic status within the Indian demographic framework, relevant for UPSC Prelims in addressing questions on indigenous communities and their classifications.

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