Consider the following statements.

1. Thadou is a group of people inhabiting Assam.

2. Boro (Bodo) is a group of people inhabiting Manipur.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• Statement 1 (Incorrect): The Thadou people are a major ethnic group primarily inhabiting the state of Manipur. They are one of the largest tribes within the Kuki-Zomi community. While there are small populations in neighboring states, their primary cultural and geographical identity is rooted in Manipur, not Assam.