Tribal communities are largely spread over the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat. Examine the physical map (on page 8) and political maps given above to locate the states and connect them to their location on the physical map. (Page 17)

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We can observe the following:
Jharkhand: Located on the Chotanagpur Plateau, a region rich in minerals and forests, which supports many tribal communities.
West Bengal: Especially the western part (Purulia region) is hilly and plateau-like, adjoining the Chotanagpur region.
Odisha: The eastern state with Eastern Ghats and forested hilly areas, home to various tribal groups.
Assam: Located in the northeastern hills and valleys, with tribes living in hilly and forested areas.
Madhya Pradesh: Spread across the central plateau and forested highlands, ideal for tribal settlements.
Chhattisgarh: Lies on the Chhattisgarh plain and forest-covered hills, supporting dense tribal populations.
Maharashtra: Especially in the western and eastern hilly areas, like Vidarbha and Western Ghats, where tribal communities live.
Telangana: Located on the Deccan Plateau, with forested hills and tribal settlements in the northern part.
Gujarat: Especially in the eastern tribal belt near the Satpura ranges and forested regions.

Geographical Diversity of India — Question 9