Identify the Indian tribe that is associated with the vernacular dwelling illustrated in the image below.

Question

A four-arm uncontrolled un-signaled urban intersection of both-way traffic is illustrated in the figure. Vehicles approaching the intersection from the directions A, B, C, and D can move to either left, right, or continue in straight direction. No U-turn is allowed. In the given situation, the maximum number of vehicular crossing conflict points for this intersection is _________ (answer in integer)

Answer 1

Step 1: Image Observation.
\nThe dwelling depicted is characterized by: \n- A barrel-vault shape. \n- A semi-cylindrical form with a small entrance. \n- Construction utilizing bamboo, wood, and thatch. \n\n \n

Step 2: Tribal Architecture Comparison.
\n- Bhotia (Uttarakhand): Stone houses with snow-adapted sloped roofs. ✗
\n- Toda (Tamil Nadu): Notable for distinct barrel-vaulted huts, small doorways, and thatched roofs. ✓
\n- Naga (Nagaland): Long, rectangular houses with pitched roofs. ✗
\n- Kutia Kondh (Odisha): Mud-walled, rectangular huts with thatched roofs. ✗ \n\n \n

Step 3: Identification.
\nThis hut is identified as the traditional dwelling of the Toda tribe from Tamil Nadu. \n\n \n

Final Answer: \n\[\n\boxed{Toda, \; \text{Tamil Nadu}}\n\]

Identify the Indian tribe that is associated with the vernacular dwelling illustrated in the image below.

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The Correct Option is B

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