Question

Who among the following tribes live in Andaman and Nicobar islands?

• A. Apatani
• B. Jarawas
• C. Munda
• D. Santhal

Hint:

Tribes of Northeast and Islands are few but important—memorize them distinctly by region.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Know the tribal classification
The Jarawas are one of the major indigenous tribes inhabiting the Andaman Islands. They are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). 
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options 
Apatani – Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh 
Munda and Santhal – Prominent in Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal 
Only the Jarawas reside in the forest areas of South and Middle Andaman.
Step 3: Historical facts 
They are among the original Negrito tribes and have traditionally resisted outside contact. 
Step 4: Conclusion 
Thus, the tribe from the options that belongs to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is Jarawas.