Political Science · Political Processes in India
Which tribe has been battling against Vedanta for the preservation of the Niyamgiri hills?
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DDongria Kondh ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Dongria Kondh — The Dongria Kondh tribe led the struggle over Niyamgiri, so the answer is the Dongria Kondh.
Explanation
★The Dongria Kondh tribe led the struggle over Niyamgiri, so the answer is the Dongria Kondh.
★The Niyamgiri hills lie in Odisha.
★The tribe regards the hills as sacred.
★They opposed bauxite mining by the company.
★Their resistance became a landmark case for tribal rights.
★So the answer is the Dongria Kondh.
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