Species/Tribes

Species/Tribes

Total Questions: 77

11. Which one of the Hindu festivals is celebrated as the festival of mourning by the Tharus: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Diwali
Solution:Tharu tribe dwells in the lowland from Nainital in Uttarakhand to terai regions of in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. They follow Hinduism and celebrate all the festivals however they observe Diwali as a mourning occasion.

12. "Tharu Tribe" is residing in which of the following states of India? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
Solution:As per 2011 Census, Tharu tribe is living in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar, It is the largest tribe in Uttarakhand and third largest in Uttar Pradesh (after Gond and Kharwar) and also third largest in Bihar (after Santhal and Gond).

13. Inhabitation if Tharu People is in- [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:As per 2011 Census, Tharu tribe is living in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar, It is the largest tribe in Uttarakhand and third largest in Uttar Pradesh (after Gond and Kharwar) and also third largest in Bihar (after Santhal and Gond).

14. Consider the following pairs [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 2013]

List IList I
1.Limboo(Limbu)Sikkim
2.KarbiHimachal Pradesh
3.Dongaria KondhOdisha
4.BondaTamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 3
Solution:Limbu or Yakthung tribe is found in Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Karbi tribe is mainly found in Assam and other parts of north east India. Dongaria Kondh tribe is related to Odisha. Bonda is also related to Odisha. Thus, 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

15. Which of the following is an important tribe of Dhauladhar Range? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) Gaddi
Solution:Gaddi tribe lives in the Dhauladhar Range of Western Himalaya which extends in Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh and also found in Union Territories J&K and Ladakh. Gaddi Tribe relate themselves to the dynasty of Garhwal Rulers of Rajasthan.

This is one of the main tribes of Dhauladhar range which constitute a population of around 1.5 Lakh. The lifestyle of Gaddi tribe is different from other tribes. The Main tribes of Dhauldhaar Range are Gaddi, Ladakhi Gujjar, Bakarwal, Lahauli, Bari etc.

16. Gaddis are inhabitants of- [44th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh
Solution:Gaddi tribe lives in the Dhauladhar Range of Western Himalaya which extends in Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh and also found in Union Territories J&K and Ladakh. Gaddi Tribe relate themselves to the dynasty of Garhwal Rulers of Rajasthan.

This is one of the main tribes of Dhauladhar range which constitute a population of around 1.5 Lakh. The lifestyle of Gaddi tribe is different from other tribes. The Main tribes of Dhauldhaar Range are Gaddi, Ladakhi Gujjar, Bakarwal, Lahauli, Bari etc.

17. Santhals are inhabitant of - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) Eastern India
Solution:Santhal tribe is one of the main tribes of India. Santhals are indigenous to West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, Jharkhand and Odisha etc.

18. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Santhals - Chhattisgarh
Solution:Santhal tribe is one of the main tribes of India. Santhals are indigenous to West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, Jharkhand and Odisha etc.

19. The commonest form of marriage among Santhal is- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Bupla
Solution:Marriage among Santhals is called Bupla. There are different types of Bupla such as Sanga Bupla, Kirin Bupla, Itut Bupla, Nir Bolok Bupla etc. Generally, bride's father asks for 'bride price' which is called as 'Pon'. Divorce is also a common practice.

Both male and female have equal rights in this regard. 'Bitlaha' is a severe social punishment in Santhal society. It is a type of social boycott. The chief of Santhal village is known as 'Manjhi'.

20. Transhumance is practised by the : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhotias
Solution:Bhoksas, Jaunsaris and Tharus are permanent settlers. These are all agriculture based tribes. Bhotias tribe reside in hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Terai regions of Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal. Bhotias belong to Mongoloid Race. The tribe is also known for its migratory pastoralist nature