Q. Shompen tribe of people, which were seen in the news, are located in which state/UT?
Answer:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Notes: The Union Environment Minister assured that developing a port and airport in the Nicobar Islands will not disturb the Shompen tribe. The Shompen are one of the most isolated and least studied tribes in India, considered a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They live in dense rainforests of Great Nicobar Island, which is 95% rainforest and a biological hotspot. Their habitat includes Campbell Bay National Park, Galathea National Park, and the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. The 2011 Census estimated their population at 229, but the exact number is still unknown. They are semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers, relying on hunting, fishing, and basic horticulture. Shompen live in small groups near rivers, setting up temporary camps in the forest.