Prelims 2005 · archive
EasyWhere do the Sahariya tribals, who were recently in the news, live?
Answer & explanation
Answer: (c) Rajasthan
The Sahariya are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group of Rajasthan, mainly in Baran district.
- ✓ (c) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs list of PVTGs shows the Sahariya (Saharia) under Rajasthan.
Remember · Sahariya: Rajasthan's PVTG (Baran district).
Sources
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs: State-wise list of PVTGs ↗ “Savara Rajasthan 58 Saharia 22 Kolgha 59 Irular”
Question: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) 2005, General Studies paper. UPSC did not publish an answer key for 2005: the answer shown is the one the sources above support. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 24 Oct 2026 (how we verify). ·