Indian Geography UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following tribes of India belongs to the Proto-Austreloid race:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Santhol

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Santhol”.

Santhal tribes relate to the Proto-Australiod race. Santhal tribes are native to India and Bangladesh.

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