Q. Khasi and Garo tribes mainly live in
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Meghalaya
Explanation: The Khasi and Garo tribes are the major indigenous tribes of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya has three main tribal communities:
Khasi (Central Meghalaya)
Garo (Western Meghalaya)
Jaintia (Eastern Meghalaya)
These tribes have a matrilineal society, where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's line.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Kerala – Mainly inhabited by tribes like Kurichiya, Paniyan, and Malayarayan.
(B) Tamil Nadu – Home to tribes like Toda, Irula, and Kattunayakan.
(D) Mizoram – Mainly inhabited by Mizo, Lai, and Mara tribes.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Meghalaya.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Khasi and Garo tribes are the major indigenous tribes of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya has three main tribal communities:
Khasi (Central Meghalaya)
Garo (Western Meghalaya)
Jaintia (Eastern Meghalaya)
These tribes have a matrilineal society, where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's line.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Kerala – Mainly inhabited by tribes like Kurichiya, Paniyan, and Malayarayan.
(B) Tamil Nadu – Home to tribes like Toda, Irula, and Kattunayakan.
(D) Mizoram – Mainly inhabited by Mizo, Lai, and Mara tribes.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Meghalaya.
Meghalaya has three main tribal communities:
Khasi (Central Meghalaya)
Garo (Western Meghalaya)
Jaintia (Eastern Meghalaya)
These tribes have a matrilineal society, where lineage and inheritance are traced through the mother's line.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Kerala – Mainly inhabited by tribes like Kurichiya, Paniyan, and Malayarayan.
(B) Tamil Nadu – Home to tribes like Toda, Irula, and Kattunayakan.
(D) Mizoram – Mainly inhabited by Mizo, Lai, and Mara tribes.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Meghalaya.