Context:
A rare hemi-parasitic terrestrial plant (Phtheirospermum lushaiorum) has been found in Phawngpui National Park of Mizoram.
Lushai tribe:
- Tribe under Kuki-Chin group of tribes.
- Commonly known as – Mizos
- Known to be under Mongoloid origin.
- Main occupation – Jhum Cultivation.
- Known as Head Hunter community.
- Popular Dance – Cheraw
- Society – Patrilocal joint family with patrilineal descent and inheritance rules.
Phtheirospermum lushaiorum:
- Named after “Lushai” tribe of Mizoram.
- New species of hemi-parasitic terrestrial plant.
- Hemi-parasitic plants – Lack fully developed root system and form connections with another plant, from which they obtain some or all of their water and minerals.
- Found in – Phawngpui National Park of Mizoram.
Source: Frontiers
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
There are only 75 PVTGs officially notified in the country
