Changpas tribe is found in

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The Changpas are a nomadic or semi-nomadic community primarily residing in the high-altitude Changthang plateau in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir (now the Union Territory of Ladakh). This tribe is famous globally for rearing the Changra goats, which produce the highly sought-after Pashmina wool. Their traditional lifestyle is centered around pastoralism, moving their herds, including sheep and yaks, across the challenging, cold, and arid landscape of Changthang. Their deep connection to the extreme high-altitude environment of Ladakh—which is characterized by scarce resources and harsh winters—is integral to their identity and survival, making this region their exclusive habitat among the options provided.

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Manipur is located in Northeast India, characterized by hilly terrain and different climatic conditions. It is home to distinct tribes like the Nagas and Kukis, whose cultures and geography are entirely different from the high-altitude pastoralism of the Changpas.

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Assam is also located in Northeast India and is known for its humid climate, Brahmaputra river plains, and rainforests. It is home to tribes such as the Bodos and Mishings, and importantly, it is the primary habitat for the one-horned rhinoceros, which confirms its vastly different geographical and ecological setting from the cold desert of Ladakh.

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Sikkim is a mountainous state in the Eastern Himalayas, known for its mix of Nepalese, Lepcha, and Bhutia communities. While Sikkim is mountainous, its culture, altitude, and proximity to other Himalayan ranges distinguish it from the specific high-altitude desert plateaus of Ladakh where the Changpas live.