Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:

The given map shows Bharmaur Tribal Region. Answer the question that follows:

Since when is Bharmaur a notified tribal area in Himachal Pradesh?

Options:

November 1970

November 1975

November 1980

November 1980

Correct Answer:

November 1975

Explanation:

Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a notified tribal area since 21 November 1975. Bharmaur is inhabited by ‘Gaddi’, a tribal community who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practised transhumance and conversed through the Gaddiali dialect.