Tribes and their Activities

Total Questions: 39

1. In which primitive tribal groups have largest population of Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Baiga
Solution:Five primitive tribal groups in Chhattisgarh are Abujhmadia, Kamar, Birhore, Pahadi Korwa and Baiga. According to census 2011 baiga have largest population in Chhattisgarh.

2. Which is the most literary tribe of Chhattisgarh ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Oraon
Solution:According to the Census 2011, the most literate tribe of Chhattisgarh is Oraon, with the literacy rate of 68.9%. Other tribes and their literacy rate is given below-
TribeLiteracy Rate
Binjhwar60.9%
Kanwar67.0%
Bhatara48.7%

3. Which of the following is a primitive tribal group? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:Five primitive tribal groups in Chhattisgarh are Abujhmadia, Kamar, Birhore, Pahadi Korwa and Baiga.

4. Which is the schelduled tribe, that makes 'Catechu'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Khairwar
Solution:The word 'Khairar' relates to the word catechu, an extract of the Acacia tree used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye. They have many clans and are classified as a scheduled caste.

5. Which of the following is not Scheduled Tribe's beverage? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Dhersa
Solution:Dhersa is a festival related to agriculture in Chhattisgarh.

6. Read the following statements carefully- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

1. Gond is the largest tribal group in Chhattisgarh.

2. Oraon is the smallest tribal group.

3. Kamar and hilly Korba are special backward tribes

Answer on the basis of following codes-

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 are true
Solution:Gond is the largest tribal community in Chhattisgarh. They have approximately 41 sub-tribes. Five tribes of Chhattisgarh Baiga, Kamar, Abujhmadiya, Birhor and Pahari Korba have been specially recognized by the Government of India.

Oraon is not the smallest tribal community of Chhattisgarh. Savara, Majhi and Mavasi tribal communities are lesser in number than Oraon. Thus statement 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 is incorrect. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

7. In Chhattisgarh, which tribal group occupies the maximum population? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Gond
Solution:Gond is the largest tribal community in Chhattisgarh. They have approximately 41 sub-tribes. Five tribes of Chhattisgarh Baiga, Kamar, Abujhmadiya, Birhor and Pahari Korba have been specially recognized by the Government of India.

Oraon is not the smallest tribal community of Chhattisgarh. Savara, Majhi and Mavasi tribal communities are lesser in number than Oraon.

8. What approximate area comes under Tribal Sub-plan of Chhattisgarh, according to Census 2011? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) 88000 sq.km
Solution:According to Census 2011, approximate 88000 sq.km. area comes under Tribal Sub-Plan of Chhattisgarh. As per Census 2011, 57 population in Chhattisgarh is 78.22 lakh while SC population is 32.47 lakh.

9. Match the following tribes according to their Main Area of Residence (District) [Chhattishgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

TribesMain Area of Residence (District)
(a) Hill Korwa1. Balodabazar-Bhatapara
(b) Bhunjia2. Jashpur
(c) Binjhwar3. Gariyaband
(d) Abujhmaria4. Narayanpur

Chose the right option -

ABCD
(a)(i)(iii)(iv)(ii)
(b)(iii)(i)(ii)(iv)
(c)(ii)(iii)(i)(iv)
(d)(iv)(iii)(i)(ii)
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct match is follows as-
TribesMain Area of Residence (District)
Hill KorwaJashpur
BhunjiaGariyaband
BinjhwarBalodabazar - Bhatapara
AbujhmariaNarayanpur

10. Which of the following tribes is not found in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhotia
Solution:Bhotia tribal community among the above options is not found in Chhattisgarh. While Gond, Maria and Baniya tribes reside in Chhattisgarh. Bhotia tribes found in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.