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Indian Geography UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Identify the correct west to the east sequence of the following Hilly Castes?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Garo - Khasi - Jaintia - Naga

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Garo - Khasi - Jaintia - Naga”.
The sequence Garo - Khasi - Jaintia - Naga accurately reflects their geographic distribution from west to east.
Caste Location
Garo Primarily located in the western part of Meghalaya
Khasi Mainly found in central Meghalaya
Jaintia Located in eastern Meghalaya
Naga Predominantly in Nagaland, to the east of Meghalaya

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