The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the

The question asks about the racial group to which the indigenous tribal population in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs.The indigenous populations of the Andaman Islands, such as the Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese, and Great Andamanese, are classified as Negrito. They exhibit physical characteristics associated with this group, such as dark skin, short stature, and peppercorn hair.The indigenous populations of the Nicobar Islands (Nicobarese and Shompen) are primarily of Mongoloid origin.However, the question refers to the islands collectively, and the Andamanese tribes are distinctly Negrito, representing a unique and ancient lineage. Given the options, Negroid race (referring to the Negrito group) is the most appropriate classification for a significant and distinct part of the islands' tribal population, particularly the Andamanese.