Identify the Indian tribe that is associated with the vernacular dwelling illustrated in the image below.
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- \textit{Bhotia}, Uttarakhand
- \textit{Toda}, Tamil Nadu
- \textit{Naga}, Nagaland
- \textit{Kutia Kondh}, Odisha
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Observation of the image.
The shown dwelling is:
- Barrel-vault shaped hut.
- Semi-cylindrical form with low entrance.
- Constructed of bamboo, wood, and thatch.
Step 2: Match with tribal architecture.
- Bhotia (Uttarakhand) → Stone masonry houses with sloped roofs due to snow. ✗
- Toda (Tamil Nadu) → Famous for distinctive barrel-vaulted huts, small doorway, thatched cover. ✓
- Naga (Nagaland) → Longhouses, rectangular with pitched roofs. ✗
- Kutia Kondh (Odisha) → Mud-walled, thatched rectangular huts. ✗
Step 3: Conclusion.
The hut is identified as the traditional dwelling of the Toda tribe of Tamil Nadu.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{Toda, \; \text{Tamil Nadu}} \]
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