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Species/Tribes

📆 September 30, 2024

Species/Tribes

Total Questions: 77

61. Which of the following tribes is NOT the native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India? [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Rengma
Solution:Rengma is a Naga tribe which inhabits in Nagaland and Assam. According to the 2011 Census of India, there were 62,951 Rengma in Nagaland and 22,000 in Assam. The Rengma are divided into two groups: the Eastern Rengmas and the Western Rengmas. The Rengma are known for their terrace cultivation and harvest festival called Ngada. They are also known for their distinct cultural heritage and history. They traditionally practiced slavery, but this was largely phased out by the time the British colonial administration established itself in the region.

62. In which one of the following Union Territories do the people of the Onge tribe live ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Solution:The people of "Onge" tribe lives in the west of Little Andaman Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They are one of the oldest tribes in India and are part of the Negrito racial stock. The Onge are semi-
nomadic hunter-gatherers who depend on nature for food. They also practice plant cultivation. They eat turtles, fish, roots, jack fruits, and other animals. They make canoes, huts, and use tools like arrows, harpoons, nets, digging sticks, and adzes.

63. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? [U.P.S.C. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) Nicobar Islands
Solution:According to Census 2011, Shompen tribe is found in Nicobar Islands and their population is 229. They are one of the most isolated peoples in the world. The 2011 census estimated the Shompen population at 229. The exact population is unknown, and many are uncontacted. They live in small groups in the rainforest. They hunt wild animals like pigs, monitor lizards, and snakes. They fish in rivers and coastal waters. They cultivate Pandanus plantations along rivers.

64. 'Jarawa Tribe' is found in- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (e) Nicobar Island
Solution:The Jarawa are an indigenous tribe of hunter-gatherers who live on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. They are a Paleolithic tribe who have lived on the islands for nearly 60,000 years. The Jarawa live in the western region of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. They are divided into three social groups: Northern, Southern, and Central. The Jarawa are nomadic and hunt wild pigs, monitor lizards, and fish. They also collect fruits, roots, and honey. They build temporary huts in their camps. They use crude rafts to cross streams and creeks. The Jarawa's population has declined due to interaction with foreigners and the introduction of diseases. The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has periodically conducted Contact Expeditions to befriend the Jarawas. The Ministry of Home Affairs has a policy to protect and ensure the welfare of the Jarawa. The Jarawa's traditional food includes wild boar, turtles, crabs, wild pigs, fruits, and honey

65. Where do the people of Jarawa tribe, who were in the news recently, reside ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Andaman & Nicobar
Solution:Jarawa tribe lives in India's South Andaman and middle Andaman Islands region of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They were in news as Court passed an order banning the tourist in the areas of Jarawa.

66. In which of the following State/Union territories the "Jarawa tribe" resides? [U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Re Exam) (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Andaman and Nicobar
Solution:Jarawa tribe lives in India's South Andaman and middle Andaman Islands region of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They were in news as Court passed an order banning the tourist in the areas of Jarawa.

67. The most primitive tribe of India is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Jarawas
Solution:The Jarawa are an indigenous tribe of hunter-gatherers who live on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. They are a Paleolithic tribe who have lived on the islands for nearly 60,000 years. The Jarawa live in the western region of South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. They are divided into three social groups: Northern, Southern, and Central. The Jarawa are nomadic and hunt wild pigs, monitor lizards, and fish. They also collect fruits, roots, and honey. They build temporary huts in their camps. They use crude rafts to cross streams and creeks. The Jarawa's population has declined due to interaction with foreigners and the introduction of diseases. The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has periodically conducted Contact Expeditions to befriend the Jarawas. The Ministry of Home Affairs has a policy to protect and ensure the welfare of the Jarawa. The Jarawa's traditional food includes wild boar, turtles, crabs, wild pigs, fruits, and honey

68. A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their [U.P.S.C.(Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: b) Musical tradition in North-West India
Solution:Manganiyar is a Muslim communities in the desert of Rajasthan which is famous for its musical tradition. They are also found in the districts of Tharparkar and Sanghar in the Sindh province of Pakistan.

69. Who among the following is a primitive tribe? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Korwa
Solution:Among the 32 tribes of Jharkhand, 8 tribes are included in 'primitive Tribe Groups'. They are Asur, Birhor, Birajia, Korwa, Parahiya (Baiga), Sabar, Mal Pahariya and Souriya Pahariya. 27% population of Jharkhand is tribal. According to 2011 Census, population of primitive tribe groups is 2.23 lakhs.

70. Jhooming is practiced by – [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) The Khasis
Solution:Khasi is a tribe mainly found in the north eastern state of Meghalaya. Jhum cultivation or shifting cultivation is practiced by Khasi tribe among the given options.
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