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Among the following, who are the Agaria community

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Among the following, who are the Agaria community?

(a)

A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh

(b)

A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra

(c)

A traditional silk- weaving community of Karnataka

(d)

A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat

Answer:

(d)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Among the given options, the Agaria community is traditionally associated with option 4: A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat. The Agaria community is primarily found in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. They are known for their expertise in salt production and have been engaged in salt pan work for generations. Salt pans are large shallow areas where seawater is evaporated, leaving behind salt crystals that are then harvested.