Onge tribe location — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2004

In which one of the following Union Territories do the people of the Onge tribe live?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
3. Daman and Diu
4. Lakshadweep

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The Onge are a recognized indigenous tribe of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, specifically inhabiting Little Andaman at Dugong Creek and South Bay.

Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands