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1. The largest tribal group in India is\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Gonds
b) Bhils
c) Santhals
d) Nagas
Answer: a) Gonds<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gonds, found in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, form the largest tribal community in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Which tribe is mainly found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Santhals
c) Todas
d) Khasis
Answer: a) Bhils<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhils are one of the largest tribal groups in western and central India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Santhal tribe is primarily concentrated in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Assam
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Santhals are among the most populous tribes of eastern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Nagas predominantly live in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Mizoram
c) Nagaland and Manipur
d) Assam
Answer: c) Nagaland and Manipur<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Naga tribes are concentrated in Nagaland and adjoining Manipur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The Khasi tribe belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Meghalaya
b) Mizoram
c) Tripura
d) Nagaland
Answer: a) Meghalaya<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Khasis are a matrilineal tribe of Meghalaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Which tribal group is associated with the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Todas
b) Bhils
c) Gonds
d) Santhals
Answer: a) Todas<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Todas are a small pastoral tribe of the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The \u201cDongria Kondh\u201d tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Odisha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dongria Kondh are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha\u2019s Niyamgiri Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Which of the following is a tribe of the Andaman Islands?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Angami
b) Onge
c) Bhutia
d) Santhal
Answer: b) Onge<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Onge are one of the primitive tribes of the Andaman Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The Bhutia tribe is mainly found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sikkim
b) Assam
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur
Answer: a) Sikkim<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhutias are of Tibetan origin and form a major tribe in Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Which of the following is a tribe of Mizoram?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Mizo (Lushai)
b) Khasi
c) Santhal
d) Gond
Answer: a) Mizo (Lushai)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Mizos (also called Lushais) are the dominant tribe of Mizoram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. The Jarwa tribe inhabits\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Andaman Islands
c) Mizoram
d) Meghalaya
Answer: b) Andaman Islands<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jarwas are one of the indigenous tribes of the Andamans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its colorful festivals like Losar?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Apatani
b) Monpa
c) Angami
d) Garo
Answer: b) Monpa<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Monpas are a Buddhist tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. The Garo tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Assam
b) Mizoram
c) Meghalaya
d) Tripura
Answer: c) Meghalaya<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Garos, along with Khasis and Jaintias, are the major tribes of Meghalaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. The Baiga tribe is mainly concentrated in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
b) Rajasthan
c) Nagaland
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Baigas are a forest-dwelling tribe of central India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which tribe is famous for shifting cultivation (jhum) in the northeast?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Santhals
c) Nagas
d) Todas
Answer: c) Nagas<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Shifting cultivation (jhum) is traditionally practiced by Nagas and other northeast tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The Nicobarese tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Mizoram
c) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
d) Sikkim
Answer: c) Andaman & Nicobar Islands<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Nicobarese are the major tribe inhabiting the Nicobar Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Which is the largest tribe of Rajasthan?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Meenas
c) Gonds
d) Khasis
Answer: b) Meenas<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Meenas are the largest tribe of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. The Apatani tribe is known for its unique practice of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Head hunting
b) Nose plugs and wet rice cultivation
c) Matrilineal society
d) Nomadic lifestyle
Answer: b) Nose plugs and wet rice cultivation<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Apatanis of Arunachal are known for rice farming and facial adornments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. The Toda tribe\u2019s main occupation is\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Hunting
b) Agriculture
c) Dairy (buffalo herding)
d) Fishing
Answer: c) Dairy (buffalo herding)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Todas are pastoralists, famous for buffalo herding in Nilgiris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Which tribe of Nagaland is known for its Hornbill Festival?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Angami
b) Ao
c) Konyak
d) All of these
Answer: d) All of these<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Hornbill Festival is a showcase of all Naga tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which tribe is mainly found in Tripura?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Santhal
b) Bhil
c) Tripuri
d) Gond=
Answer: c) Tripuri<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tripuris are the largest tribal group in Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Which PVTG tribe of Odisha is famous for hunting and gathering lifestyle?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Baiga
b) Bonda
c) Bhil
d) Gond
Answer: b) Bonda<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bondas of Odisha are one of the most isolated tribal groups in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The Sentinelese tribe is\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) From Rajasthan
b) From Andaman Islands
c) From Nagaland
d) From Mizoram
Answer: b) From Andaman Islands<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sentinelese are a PVTG tribe of North Sentinel Island, hostile to outsiders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. The Lepcha tribe is native to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Sikkim
b) Nagaland
c) Assam
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Sikkim<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Lepchas are an indigenous tribe of Sikkim and Darjeeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which tribe of Jharkhand is considered one of the earliest settlers of Chotanagpur Plateau?<\/mark><\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Santhal
b) Munda
c) Oraon
d) Ho
Answer: b) Munda<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Mundas are an Austro-Asiatic tribe of Jharkhand, among the earliest inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The Oraon tribe is mainly concentrated in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Odisha
b) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
c) Rajasthan
d) Assam
Answer: b) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Oraons are a major tribal group of the Chotanagpur plateau region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which tribe is also known as the “Hill Marias”?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Gonds
c) Baigas
d) Todas
Answer: b) Gonds<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Hill Marias are a section of the Gond tribe in Bastar (Chhattisgarh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The Angami tribe belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Mizoram
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Tripura
Answer: c) Nagaland<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Angamis are a Naga tribe, mainly in Kohima district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. Which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is known for their distinctive bamboo houses and community life?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Apatani
b) Adi
c) Monpa
d) Garo
Answer: b) Adi<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Adis are a major tribe of Arunachal, known for bamboo architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The Bhutia tribe follows which religion predominantly?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Hinduism
b) Christianity
c) Buddhism
d) Animism
Answer: c) Buddhism<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhutias of Sikkim largely follow Tibetan Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. The Konyak tribe is unique because of their tradition of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Matrilineal society
b) Head-hunting (in the past)
c) Buffalo herding
d) Fishing practices
Answer: b) Head-hunting (in the past)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Konyaks of Nagaland were once known for head-hunting traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The Tharu tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh (Terai region)
c) Rajasthan
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh (Terai region)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tharus are an agricultural tribe inhabiting the Terai belt near Nepal border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Which tribe is mainly concentrated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Gonds
c) Santhals
d) Todas
Answer: b) Gonds<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Gonds are the dominant tribe of Bastar, Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The Great Andamanese tribe originally consisted of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 10 groups
b) 12 groups
c) 8 groups
d) 5 groups
Answer: b) 12 groups<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Great Andamanese once had 12 distinct tribal groups inhabiting the Andamans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. The Khasis follow which kinship system?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Patriarchal
b) Matrilineal
c) Patrilocal
d) Polyandry
Answer: b) Matrilineal<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Khasis of Meghalaya follow a matrilineal system where lineage is traced through mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The tribe famous for metal craft in Odisha is\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bonda
b) Kondh
c) Gond
d) Santhal
Answer: b) Kondh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kondhs of Odisha are skilled in traditional metal craft and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. The Jarawa tribe\u2019s population is\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Increasing rapidly
b) Around 1,000
c) Around 300\u2013400
d) Extinct
Answer: c) Around 300\u2013400<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jarawas are a small PVTG of the Andamans with a declining population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Which tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh is known as “the penda cultivators”?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Baiga
b) Gond
c) Bhil
d) Santhal
Answer: a) Baiga<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Baigas traditionally practice shifting cultivation (penda).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. The Nicobarese are predominantly\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Animists
b) Hindus
c) Christians
d) Buddhists
Answer: a) Animists<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Nicobarese follow animism, though some adopted Christianity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. The Lambani (Banjara) community is traditionally\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Traders and transporters
b) Fishermen
c) Hunters
d) Agriculturists
Answer: a) Traders and transporters<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Banjaras were historically nomadic traders and transporters of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The Bhil tribe is the largest in which state?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) All of these
Answer: d) All of these<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhils are spread across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. The Toda tribe practices\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Shifting cultivation
b) Dairy (buffalo herding)
c) Matrilineal inheritance
d) Metal craft
Answer: b) Dairy (buffalo herding)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Todas of Nilgiris are known for buffalo rearing and dairy products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Which northeastern tribe is known for its handloom weaving and bamboo craft?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Angami
b) Ao
c) Mizo
d) Khasi
Answer: c) Mizo<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Mizos are skilled in weaving, bamboo crafts, and agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. The Juang tribe belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Rajasthan
b) Odisha
c) Sikkim
d) Nagaland
Answer: b) Odisha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Juangs are a small PVTG tribe of Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. The Gaddi tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Jammu & Kashmir
d) Assam
Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gaddis are semi-nomadic shepherds of Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. The Bhutia tribe celebrates the festival of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Losar
b) Hornbill
c) Chapchar Kut
d) Sarhul
Answer: a) Losar<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Losar is the Tibetan New Year festival celebrated by Bhutias of Sikkim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. The tribe known as \u201cthe cattle herders of Rajasthan\u201d are\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Bhils
b) Meenas
c) Raikas (Rebaris)
d) Gonds
Answer: c) Raikas (Rebaris)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Raikas are pastoralists and camel\/cattle herders of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. The Pahari Korwa tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Odisha
Answer: c) Chhattisgarh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Pahari Korwas are a PVTG tribe in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The Bhil tribe played an important role in which tribal revolt?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Santhal Rebellion
b) Munda Uprising
c) Bhil Revolt (1818\u201331)
d) Kol Uprising
Answer: c) Bhil Revolt (1818\u201331)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhils resisted British control in western India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. The Santhal Rebellion (1855\u201356) took place in present-day\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Rajasthan
b) Jharkhand
c) Odisha
d) Nagaland
Answer: b) Jharkhand<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Santhal Rebellion against British oppression occurred in Santhal Parganas, Jharkhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The Mizo tribe celebrates which major festival?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Hornbill
b) Chapchar Kut
c) Losar
d) Sarhul
Answer: b) Chapchar Kut<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Chapchar Kut is the spring festival of the Mizo tribe in Mizoram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The Santals belong to which language family?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Indo-Aryan
b) Dravidian
c) Austroasiatic (Munda)
d) Tibeto-Burman
Answer: c) Austroasiatic (Munda)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Santali language belongs to the Munda branch of Austroasiatic family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The Dimasa tribe belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Nagaland
b) Assam
c) Tripura
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Assam<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dimasas are a major tribe of Assam, living in Dima Hasao district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The Baiga tribe is listed as\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Scheduled Caste
b) Scheduled Tribe
c) PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group)
d) Nomadic Tribe only
Answer: c) PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Baigas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are classified as PVTGs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The Andamanese tribes are examples of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Mongoloid race
b) Proto-Australoid race
c) Negrito race
d) Dravidian race
Answer: c) Negrito race<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Andamanese tribes (Jarwa, Onge, Sentinelese) belong to the Negrito racial group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. Which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is famous for its facial tattoos and cane nose plugs?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Apatani
b) Adi
c) Monpa
d) Mishmi
Answer: a) Apatani<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Apatani women traditionally had facial tattoos and wore nose plugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. The tribe \u201cPaniyas\u201d belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
b) Odisha
c) Rajasthan
d) Assam
Answer: a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Paniyas are a Scheduled Tribe mainly in Kerala\u2019s Wayanad region and Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes belong to which linguistic family?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Austroasiatic
b) Tibeto-Burman
c) Dravidian
d) Indo-Aryan
Answer: a) Austroasiatic<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Khasi and Jaintia belong to the Mon-Khmer branch of Austroasiatic family, while Garo is Tibeto-Burman but grouped culturally with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. Which tribe is mainly found in Lakshadweep Islands?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Konyak
b) Moplah
c) Muslim Scheduled Tribe (Lakshadweep locals)
d) Onge
Answer: c) Muslim Scheduled Tribe (Lakshadweep locals)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Lakshadweep tribes are of Arab\u2013Malay influence and follow Islam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The Bhil tribe speaks languages from which family?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Indo-Aryan
b) Dravidian
c) Tibeto-Burman
d) Austroasiatic
Answer: a) Indo-Aryan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhil languages are Indo-Aryan, related to Gujarati and Rajasthani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The Koraput district of Odisha is famous for concentration of\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Meena tribe
b) Nagas
c) Multiple tribal groups (Bonda, Paraja, Gadaba)
d) Tharus
Answer: c) Multiple tribal groups (Bonda, Paraja, Gadaba)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Koraput is one of India\u2019s most diverse tribal districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. The Korku tribe is concentrated in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Jharkhand
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (Satpura Hills)
d) Odisha
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra (Satpura Hills)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Korkus are a tribe of the Satpura ranges, M.P. and Maharashtra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. The Ao tribe belongs to\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Mizoram
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur
Answer: c) Nagaland<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Aos are one of the major Naga tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. The tribe known as \u201cthe fruit gatherers of the Andamans\u201d are\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Onge
b) Jarwa
c) Nicobarese
d) Sentinelese
Answer: a) Onge<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Onges are semi-nomadic and depend on hunting, fishing, and fruit gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which tribe is associated with the \u201cTana Bhagat Movement\u201d?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Bhils
b) Mundas
c) Oraons
d) Santhals
Answer: c) Oraons<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Oraons of Chotanagpur Plateau started the Tana Bhagat Movement (1914) with Gandhian influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. The Lepchas of Sikkim are believed to be of\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Austroasiatic origin
b) Mongoloid origin
c) Dravidian origin
d) Aryan origin
Answer: b) Mongoloid origin<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Lepchas belong to the Mongoloid stock, culturally linked with Tibet and Bhutan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Which tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is famous for their \u201cmithun\u201d (semi-domesticated bovine)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Nyishi
b) Apatani
c) Adi
d) Mishmi
Answer: a) Nyishi<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Mithun is central to Nyishi culture and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The Meena tribe is mainly concentrated in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Rajasthan
b) Odisha
c) Assam
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Rajasthan<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Meenas are the largest Scheduled Tribe of Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. The Warli tribe is famous for\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Dance
b) Traditional paintings
c) Music instruments
d) Hunting
Answer: b) Traditional paintings<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Warli paintings from Maharashtra are a world-famous tribal art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. The “Nagaland state museum” showcases cultural artifacts of\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Only Angami tribe
b) All Naga tribes
c) Khasi tribes
d) Bhils
Answer: b) All Naga tribes<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Nagaland State Museum in Kohima displays art and culture of all Naga tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The tribe “Koya” is found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Rajasthan
b) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Godavari basin)
c) Odisha
d) Manipur
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (Godavari basin)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Koyas inhabit Godavari river belt in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. The major tribes of Jharkhand include\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho
b) Khasi, Garo, Jaintia
c) Bhil, Meena, Garasia
d) Toda, Kota, Kurumba
Answer: a) Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jharkhand has a high concentration of Austroasiatic tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The Chakma tribe is mostly found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh
b) Odisha
c) Rajasthan
d) Lakshadweep
Answer: a) Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Chakmas are Buddhist tribes of northeast India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. The Mishmi tribe belongs to\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Nagaland
c) Meghalaya
d) Tripura
Answer: a) Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Mishmis are a major tribe of eastern Arunachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. The Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan, 1899\u20131900) was led by\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Sidho and Kanho Murmu
b) Birsa Munda
c) Tana Bhagat
d) Kanhu Santhal
Answer: b) Birsa Munda<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan rebellion against British exploitation in Jharkhand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The \u201cGreat Andamanese\u201d tribe population has declined drastically due to\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Volcanic eruption
b) Deforestation
c) Diseases and colonial impact
d) Migration
Answer: c) Diseases and colonial impact<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Great Andamanese suffered population loss due to disease and colonial exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The Gond tribe follows which language family?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Tibeto-Burman
b) Dravidian
c) Indo-Aryan
d) Austroasiatic
Answer: b) Dravidian<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Gondi is a Dravidian language spoken by the Gond tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. Which tribe is called the “Scotland of the East” inhabitants?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Khasi
b) Garo
c) Mizo
d) Ao
Answer: a) Khasi<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Shillong, inhabited largely by Khasi tribe, is known as “Scotland of the East”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Kuki tribe belongs to\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Nagaland
b) Manipur and Mizoram
c) Assam
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Manipur and Mizoram<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kukis are a Tibeto-Burman tribe of northeast India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The Van Gujjars are\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Pastoral nomads of Himalayas
b) Farmers of Odisha
c) Fishermen of Kerala
d) Artisans of Gujarat
Answer: a) Pastoral nomads of Himalayas<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Van Gujjars are buffalo-herding pastoralists of Uttarakhand and Himachal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. The Dongria Kondhs worship which mountain deity?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Niyam Raja
b) Shiva
c) Jagannath
d) Buddha
Answer: a) Niyam Raja<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dongria Kondhs of Odisha worship Niyam Raja of Niyamgiri Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. The Jarawa tribe is classified as\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Scheduled Tribe
b) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)
c) Nomadic Tribe
d) Dravidian Tribe
Answer: b) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jarawas of Andamans are a PVTG under special protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. Which tribe is famous for “Warli paintings”?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Bhils
b) Warlis
c) Santhals
d) Gonds
Answer: b) Warlis<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Warlis of Maharashtra are known for their traditional wall paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The tribal population is highest in which Indian state (in absolute numbers)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Jharkhand
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha
Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Madhya Pradesh has the largest tribal population in India (~15 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. The Sahariya tribe is found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Odisha
b) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
c) Assam
d) Nagaland
Answer: b) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sahariyas are a tribal group of Rajasthan and M.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. The Sentinelese tribe is unique because\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) They follow Buddhism
b) They are completely isolated and hostile to outsiders
c) They are matrilineal
d) They are farmers
Answer: b) They are completely isolated and hostile to outsiders<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sentinelese are one of the most isolated tribes of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. The Juang and Kharia tribes belong to\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Odisha
b) Assam
c) Gujarat
d) Mizoram
Answer: a) Odisha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Juangs and Kharias are tribal communities concentrated in Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The Kachari tribe is mainly found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Odisha
d) Sikkim
Answer: a) Assam<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kacharis are among the earliest tribes of Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. The Kol tribes are mainly found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Assam
d) Kerala
Answer: a) Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kols inhabit central India, including Jharkhand, M.P., and U.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. The Bhil tribe is associated with which folk dance?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Ghoomar
b) Garba
c) Gaur dance
d) Karma
Answer: c) Gaur dance<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhils are known for the Gaur dance, symbolizing hunting traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. The tribal population of India (Census 2011) is approximately\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) 6%
b) 8.6%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: b) 8.6%<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tribals constitute ~8.6% of India\u2019s population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The Todas are unique for their\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Bamboo craft
b) Dairy culture and embroidery
c) Metal works
d) Ship-building
Answer: b) Dairy culture and embroidery<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Todas are buffalo-herders and famous for embroidery work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Which tribe is associated with the Khasi Hills?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Garo
b) Jaintia
c) Khasi
d) Lepcha
Answer: c) Khasi<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Khasi Hills of Meghalaya are dominated by Khasi tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve is home to which tribe?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Toda
b) Nicobarese and Shompens
c) Warli
d) Baiga
Answer: b) Nicobarese and Shompens<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Great Nicobar houses Nicobarese and Shompens, a PVTG tribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The Bharia tribe is found in\u2014<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Tripura
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bharias are a Scheduled Tribe of central India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. The “Khasi” tribe follows which system of inheritance?<\/strong>
<\/mark>a) Patrilineal
b) Matrilineal
c) Patriarchal
d) Joint family
Answer: b) Matrilineal<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Khasis trace inheritance and lineage through mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The Andamanese tribes are divided into how many major groups?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: c) 4<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Andamanese tribes include Jarwa, Onge, Great Andamanese, and Sentinelese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The Bhotia tribe is mainly found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Uttarakhand
b) Assam
c) Odisha
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Uttarakhand<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhotias are a Himalayan tribe of Uttarakhand engaged in trade and herding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The Ho tribe is found in\u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Kerala
b) Nagaland
c) Jharkhand and Odisha
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) Jharkhand and Odisha<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Ho tribe inhabits Jharkhand\u2019s Singhbhum and Odisha\u2019s Keonjhar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. The \u201cGaro Hills\u201d are named after which tribe?<\/mark><\/strong>
a) Khasi
b) Garo
c) Mizo
d) Bhutia
Answer: b) Garo<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Garo Hills in Meghalaya are inhabited by the Garo tribe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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