With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements: 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Let's examine the statements concerning the 'Changpa' community of India:

They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. This statement is incorrect. The Changpa are a semi-nomadic community primarily residing in the high-altitude Changthang region of Ladakh (now a Union Territory). Some also live in parts of Himachal Pradesh. They are not primarily found in Uttarakhand. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. This statement is correct. The Changpa are famous for their nomadic pastoralism, particularly for rearing the Changra goats (a special breed of Pashmina goat) in the harsh climatic conditions of the Changthang plateau. The exceptionally fine undercoat of these goats is the source of the highly prized Pashmina wool. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. This statement is correct. The Changpa community is officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in India, which provides them with certain constitutional protections and benefits. Based on the analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct.