Q. How many Scheduled Tribes are officially recognized in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Five
Notes: Uttarakhand has five communities listed as Scheduled Tribes: Bhotiya, Buksa, Jaunsari, Raji, and Tharu. These tribes are notified under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order for Uttarakhand, granting them constitutional protections and benefits. The recognition is based on official constitutional notifications and Census data specific to the state.