Answer: Western ghats
Notes: The Jenu Kuruba tribe is indigenous to the Western Ghats. They were historically marginalized, deprived of rights and development opportunities. 'Jenu' means honey and 'kuruba' denotes their caste, reflecting their traditional occupation as honey gatherers. They inhabit small settlements called Hadi, practicing shifting cultivation and relying on forest resources for sustenance. Their semi-nomadic lifestyle is structured by local leaders and ritual heads, rather than external authorities or religious institutions.
