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Q. Consider the following pairs regarding Indian tribes and the states where they are primarily found:
  1. Tharu - Madhya Pradesh
  2. Adi - Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Irula - Kerala
  4. Shaharia - Rajasthan
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Of the given pairs, only Adi - Arunachal Pradesh is correct. Tharu are mainly found in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, not Madhya Pradesh. Irula are mostly in Tamil Nadu, not primarily Kerala. Shaharia (Sahariya) reside chiefly in Madhya Pradesh, with some in Rajasthan, but are not primarily associated with Rajasthan.
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