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B.S. Guha, a prominent Indian anthropologist, made significant contributions to the study of biological diversity in human populations. His work, particularly in relation to Indian populations, emphasized the complexity and variety of human groups within the subcontinent. He classified the Indian population based on a combination of factors such as physical characteristics, geographical location, linguistic divisions, and cultural traits. Guha’s classification aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the genetic diversity present within India and how this diversity has evolved over time. 

Guha’s classification of Indian populations is primarily based on the concept of "racial" and "ethnic" groupings, which were commonly used in anthropological studies during his time. He suggested that the Indian population could be divided into several broad categories, taking into account both indigenous groups and those that had migrated to the subcontinent over thousands of years. His approach to classification was influenced by both physical anthropology and historical research.

### 1. Austroasiatic and Dravidian Populations
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