Question
When was Bharmaur region of Himachal Pradesh notified as a tribal area? State any five features of this region.
Solution
In 1970 the region of Bharmaur was notified as a tribal region.
Features of this region:
(i) It is a tribal region inhabited by Gaddi, a tribal community.
(ii) It is a hilly area.
(iii) This tribal region has a harsh climate.
(iv) This region has low resource base and fragile environment.
(v) It is one of the most backward regions of Himachal Pradesh.
