WBCS.LIVE practice question

Identify the correct West to East sequence of the following Hilly Castes.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Khasi, Garo, Naga, Jaintia
  2. Naga, Jaintia, Khasi, Garo
  3. Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, Naga
  4. Jaintia, Naga, Garo, Khasi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, Naga

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Garo, Khasi, Jaintia, Naga. The correct west to east order of these hilly tribes is: Garo in the western part of Meghalaya, Khasi in central Meghalaya, Jaintia in the eastern part of Meghalaya, and Naga in Nagaland to the east of all. These tribes mainly inhabit the northeastern hills of India and are known for their unique cultures and matrilineal societies. This geographic sequence follows the actual eastward spread of these communities.