Indian Geography PYQ – Tribes of India

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Indian Geography PYQ – Tribes of India – 13 questions, subject: Geography. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
AGGS 2021
Palaeo – Mongoloids live along the fringes of the Himalayas. Which of the following tribes belong to the Palaeo – Mongoloid race?
I. Nagas
II. Chakmas
III. Lepcha
IV. Todas

Correct Answer: A [I, II and III only]

Explanation:

Nagas, Chakmas and Lepchas are Himalayan-fringe Mongoloid tribes, while Todas are a Nilgiri tribe, not Mongoloid.

2.  
Group 1 2021
The most important scheduled tribes of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: D [Tharus]

Explanation:

The Tharu tribe lives in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

3.  
Group 1 2022
Match the following :
(a) Garo – 1. Assam
(b) Kuki – 2. Mizoram
(c) Todas – 3. Tamilnadu
(d) Miri – 4. Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [1 2 3 4]

Explanation:

Garo - Meghalaya/Assam, Kuki - Mizoram, Todas - Tamil Nadu and Miri - Arunachal Pradesh, which only option C fits with Todas as 3: 1 2 3 4.

4.  
PSY 2022
Match the following major tribes in India with their locations.
(a) Bhils – 1. Odisha
(b) Bodos – 2. Gujarat
(c) Gonds – 3. Jharkhand
(d) Mundas – 4. Assam

Correct Answer: C [2 4 1 3]

Explanation:

Bhils live in Gujarat, Bodos in Assam, Gonds in Odisha and central India, and Mundas in Jharkhand: 2 4 1 3.

5.  
VCGS 2022
In India, Warli tribes are found in

Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]

Explanation:

Warli tribals live mainly in Maharashtra (Palghar and Thane) and are known for Warli paintings.

6.  
SD 2022
According to census 2011, the percentage of tribals in total population of India is

Correct Answer: D [8.6%]

Explanation:

Scheduled Tribes formed 8.6% of India's population in the 2011 Census.

7.  
Jailor 2022
Choose the correct options among the following major tribes in Tamil Nadu
(i) Kurumbas
(ii) Paniyan
(iii) Toda
(iv) Bhaina

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii) and (iii)]

Explanation:

Kurumbas, Paniyans and Todas are tribes of Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris, whereas the Bhaina are not a Tamil Nadu tribe.

8.  
Bursar 2023
Name the states where no tribes have been scheduled

Correct Answer: A [Punjab and Haryana]

Explanation:

No tribes are scheduled in Punjab and Haryana (nor in Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry).

9.  
Group 1C (DEO) 2023
The 'Yanadi' tribal people of India live in the ________ state of India

Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explanation:

The Yanadi tribals live in the southern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh such as Nellore.

10.  
Group 2/2A 2024
A tribe of India is
(1) Connected with Eklavya in the epic Mahabharatha
(2) Lives in Aravallis, Vindhyan and Satpura Ranges
(3) Hutment on a small Hillock
(4) Maize is their staple food
Which tribal group of the following suits for the above conditions?

Correct Answer: C [Bhils]

Explanation:

The Bhils claim descent from Eklavya, live in the Aravalli, Vindhya and Satpura ranges, and eat maize.

11.  
Group 1 2024
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? (Tribe – State)
(1) Limboo (Limbu) – Sikkim
(2) Karbi – Himachal Pradesh
(3) Dongaria – Odisha
(4) Bonda – Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A [(1) and (3) only]

Explanation:

Limboo (Limbu) are from Sikkim and Dongaria Kondh from Odisha, but Karbi are from Assam and Bonda from Odisha.

12.  
Group 1 2024
In India, Dafla tribe is found in

Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]

Explanation:

The Dafla, now called Nyishi, are a major tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.

13.  
CTS (Interview Posts) 2024
Which of the following tribal groups belong to Gujarat?

Correct Answer: A [Charan]

Explanation:

The Charan are a Gujarat tribe of the Gir, Barda and Alech forests; Ho, Kamar and Baiga belong to other states.

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