Answer is B

• • Shillai, Sangrah, and Kamrau (trans-Giri areas) within the Sirmaur district

Answer is B

• • The Hattis are administered by a traditional council known as a 'khumbli,' which, like Haryana's 'khaps,' resolves on community issues.
• • Despite the advent of the Panchayati raj system, the Khumbli's dominance has remained unchecked.

Answer is D

• The Trans Giri region lies within the boundaries of the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh.

Answer is B

• • The Giri River valley, carved by the Giri River, serves as the defining characteristic of the Trans Giri region.

Answer is D

• The High Court found serious flaws in the state government's methodology for identifying Scheduled Tribes, raising concerns about its constitutionality. This was the basis for their decision to stay the order granting ST status to the Hattis.

Answer is C

• • The Hatti community forms the major tribal group residing in the Trans Giri region of Sirmaur.

Answer is B

• The "haat" was crucial in shaping Hatti society. These weekly marketplaces were not just venues to sell and buy things, but also active social gathering places. Hattis shared not only product, but also news, stories, and communal relationships.

Answer is C

• The Hattis have always been an agrarian tribe, with their life profoundly connected with the rhythm of the seasons. Growing vegetables, crops, and fruits, as well as raising cattle, were the foundation of their subsistence. This self-sufficiency and connection to the land remain key components of their identity.

Answer is C

• • The Hattis claim close cultural and traditional ties with the Jaunsar Bawar region of Uttarakhand, which already has ST status. This forms the core of their demand for similar recognition.