Question

Answer the following questions briefly : (2 marks each)
17. State the characteristics of the Australoid people.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Australoid came to India from south-east Asia. The Aryans called them later as 'Nishad'. The Kol, Munda and Khasi tribals in Assam and the tribals in Nicobar and Myanmar are belonged to Australoid race. Their physical feature are:dark complexion, broad head, flat nose and short stature

Answer 2

Australoid has curly, wavy, or straight hair on his head which exhibits various shades of dark brown and, in some groups, abundant body hair.