Q18 · UPSC current affairs · 4 September 2026 · PIB · PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA Governance Framework

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Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are classified based on specific criteria. Which of the following is typically a defining criterion for PVTG classification?

A High urban migration and industrial employment rates
B Declining population, pre-agricultural technology, and extreme economic backwardness
C Exclusive ownership of large commercial plantations
D Mandatory representation in the state legislative assemblies

Correct answer: (b) Declining population, pre-agricultural technology, and extreme economic backwardness

Explanation

PVTGs are classified based on specific indicators such as declining or stagnant population, pre-agricultural level of technology, and extreme economic backwardness. Options A, C, and D do not describe PVTG classification criteria.

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