SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q26

Which country do the ‘Veddas’ traditional forest dwellers who foraged, hunted and lived in close-knit groups in caves in the dense jungles?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Sri Lanka.

  • The Veddas are traditional forest dwellers from Sri Lanka. 
  • They are one of the indigenous communities in Sri Lanka, known for their traditional way of life that involves foraging, hunting, and living in close-knit groups, often in caves or simple shelters in dense jungles.
  • The Veddas have a unique cultural heritage and have historically lived in harmony with the forest environment.