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OPSC OCS 2025 · Question 18 of 84

Consider the following statements about tribal demography and policy implications in Odisha: (2025) I. Odisha has the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) (13 out of 75 __________________________________________________________ nationally) and several PVTGs have shown population decline in the last two decadal censuses. II. Reverse migration during COVID-19 resulted in a temporary increase in the dependency ratio in source districts of Odisha. III. Odisha's policy of PVTG development through habitat approach has been criticized for ignoring migrant PVTG members who move seasonally for work. IV. The decadal growth rate of the ST population in Odisha (2011–2021 provisional) is higher than the non-ST population due to improved enumeration. How many statements are correct?

Odisha Polity & Governance

  1. AOnly 1
  2. BOnly 2
  3. COnly 3Correct
  4. DAll 4

Answer: C. Only 3

Explanation

Statement I is correct: Odisha is home to the highest number of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India (13 out of 75), and decadal enumeration has documented stagnant or declining trends in several groups. Statement II is correct: Reverse migration during the…

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2025 GS Paper-I (Set D); answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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