Question

Identify the Indian tribe that is associated with the vernacular dwelling illustrated in the image below.

• A. \textit{Bhotia}, Uttarakhand
• B. \textit{Toda}, Tamil Nadu
• C. \textit{Naga}, Nagaland
• D. \textit{Kutia Kondh}, Odisha

Hint:

Toda huts = barrel-vault shape, iconic of Nilgiri Hills (Tamil Nadu). Used as cattle shelters and residences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

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: \[ \boxed{Toda, \; \text{Tamil Nadu}} \]