The criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are (i) pre-agricultural level of technology Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(ii) low level of literacy
(iii) economic backwardness
(iv) a declining or stagnant population.
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
The criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) include several specific characteristics that must be considered collectively. These criteria are:
- Pre-agricultural level of technology: This indicates that the group does not rely on or utilize advanced agricultural techniques and may depend on primitive methods of subsistence.
- Low level of literacy: This characteristic reflects inadequate educational attainment within the community, denoting limited access to or participation in formal education systems.
- Economic backwardness: This highlights a lack of economic resources and opportunities, often evidenced by poor living standards and minimal engagement in trade or industry.
- A declining or stagnant population: This criterion suggests that the group experiences little to no population growth, which can be due to several underlying socio-economic or health-related issues affecting their demographic trends.
The given options asked for the proper selection based on the criteria mentioned above:
- (i) and (ii) only
- (iii) and (iv) only
- (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
- (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
Based on our understanding of the criteria for PVTGs, the correct answer is the option that includes all these aspects:
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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