Q. Pardhi community is primarily found in which states?
Answer: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Notes: Forest rights activists and lawyers raised concerns over Madhya Pradesh’s order for surveillance of nomadic tribes, including the Pardhi community. Pardhis are a nomadic tribe historically involved in hunting since the Mughal era. They were hired for hunting by the British and Indian landlords. They primarily live in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with small groups in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The name "Pardhi" comes from "paradh," meaning hunter in Marathi.

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