Which one of the following pairs of tribe and district is not correct?
- ASanthal-Banka
- BMunda-Jamui
- COraon-Supaul
- DKharwar-Bhagalpur
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Munda-Jamui
Explanation
The Santhal tribe is mainly found in Banka, the Uraon / Oraon tribe in Supaul, and the Kharwar tribe mainly in Bhagalpur, whereas the Munda tribe does not have its major concentration in Jamui. In Jamui district, mainly the Santhal, Kharwar, Kora, Mudi Kora, Mahli, and Kol tribes are found. The highest concentration of the Munda tribe in Bihar is in Katihar, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Araria districts. In its final answer key, the Bihar Public Service Commission considered option (b) as the correct answer. Note— As per Census 2011 data, the total population of the Munda (including Patar) tribe in Jamui district of Bihar is only 61.