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UPSC Prelims 1987 · Indian Geography · People and Settlements
‘Lushai’ is the name given to tribal population living in
- (a) Nagaland
- (b) Manipur
- (c) Tripura
- (d) Meghalaya
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Answer: (c) Tripura
The key picks Tripura — Lushai (Mizo) groups also live in north Tripura.
The idea
Lushai is an older name associated with Mizo people and the Lushai Hills. A community’s main homeland and its presence in neighbouring States are different questions. Communities can cross administrative borders, so a State option should not be read as their exclusive home.
The trap
Lushai = Mizo, whose home is Mizoram (not in the options).
Also know
Mizoram became a State in 1987; its earlier administrative history used the Lushai Hills name. Mizo-related communities also occur across the India–Myanmar border. Tripura has other communities including Tripuri, Bru and Chakma; these names are not synonyms for Lushai.
🔒 Lushai Hills = old name of Mizoram.
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