Bharmaur is homeland of which of the following tribes?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Gaddis
The Bharmaur tribal region in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, between the Pir Panjal and the Dhaula Dhar ranges, is popularly known as the homeland of the Gaddis.
NCERT (2025-26): “Case Study – Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bharmaur* Region This region lies between 32° 11’ N and 32°41’ N latitudes and 76° 22’ E and 76° 53’E longitudes. Spread over an area of about 1,818 sq km, the region mostly lies between 1,500 m to 3,700 m above the mean sea level. This region popularly known as the homeland of Gaddis is surrounded by lofty mountains on all sides. It has Pir Panjal in the north and Dhaula Dhar in the south. In the east, the extension of Dhaula Dhar converges with Pir Panjal near Rohtang Pass. The river Ravi and its tributaries– the Budhil and the Tundahen, drain this territory, and carve out deep gorges. These rivers divide the region into four physiographic divisions called Holi, Khani, Kugti and Tundah areas. Bharmaur experiences freezing weather conditions and snowfall in winter. Its mean monthly temperature in January remains 4°C and in July 26°C. Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a notified tribal area…” |