Species/Tribes

71. Which is the scheduled tribe, who makes "Catechu"? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Khairwar

Solution:The scheduled tribe which makes 'Catechu' is Khairwar. As Catechu is also called as 'Khair', it is assumed that this tribe is named as 'Khairwar' because of catechu.

72. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2017]

	List-I	List-I
	(Tribes)	(States)
A.	Santhals	1. Tamil Nadu
B.	Bhil	2. Andaman and Nicobar
C.	Toda	3. Jharkhand
D.	Jarawas	4. Rajasthan

Codes-

	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	3	2	1
(b)	3	4	1	2
(c)	1	2	3	4
(d)	2	3	1	4

(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correct matching is as follows:

(Tribe)	(State)
Santhals	Jharkhand
Bhil	Rajasthan
Toda	Tamil Nadu
Jarawas	Andaman and Nicobar

73. Who Speak "Kudukh" dialect? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Oraon

Solution:The Oraon tribes speak the "Kudukh" dialect. Kudukh is the dialect of the Dravidian family. They live in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Maharashtra. They are mainly found in the Chhotanagpur Plateau and adjoining areas. They speak Kurukh, a Dravidian language similar to Gondi. They are also known as Dhangad in Maharashtra. They traditionally depended on the forest and farms for their livelihood. They follow totemism, with clans associated with animal, plant, and mineral totems. During British rule, many Oraons migrated to tea gardens in Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. They also migrated to countries like Fiji, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mauritius. They were known as Hill Coolies during this time.

74. In which state Halam, Notiya tribes are mainly seen? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2018]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Kerala
(c) Tripura
(d) Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: (c) Tripura

Solution:Halam, Notiya tribes are mainly found in the state of Tripura.

Halam
The Halam are native to Tripura and are also known as Mila Kuki. The Halam are of Cocase-Mongoloid origin and their language is similar to Tibeto-Burman. The Halam are followers of the "Saka" cult, but also have Vaishnavism influences. The Halam practice jhum cultivation. The Halam celebrate the Rai Balmani Festival. The Halam are divided into sub-tribes, including Malsom, Kaipeng, Hrangkhawl, Kalai, Rupini, Bongcher, Karbong, Langkai, Chorai, Morsophang, Ranglong, and Thangachep.

Noatia
The Noatia practice terrace cultivation. The Noatia have several clans, but there is no hierarchy among them. The Noatia practice community endogamy and clan exogamy. The Noatia practice monogamy, and the post-marital residence is patrilocal. The Noatia observe birth pollution until the naval chord is detached from the baby's body. The Noatia observe a ritual called risasaromani after the first menstruation.

75. Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2017]

	List-I	List-II
A.	Gaddis	1. Meghalaya
B.	Todas	2. Himachal Pradesh
C.	Khasis	3. Manipur
D.	Naga	4. Tamil Nadu

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	4	3
(b)	3	1	2	4
(c)	4	3	2	1
(d)	2	4	1	3

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correct match is:

(Tribes)	(State)
Gaddis	Himachal Pradesh
Toda	Tamil Nadu
Khasis	Meghalaya
Naga	Manipur

76. In which tribe the kitchen called "Lal Bangla" is found? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(PRE) 2019]

(a) Kamar
(b) Bhunjia
(c) Halba
(d) Gond

Correct Answer: (b) Bhunjia

Solution:In Bhunjia tribe the Kitchen called as "Lal Bangla". The Bhunjia is a numerically small and little known tribe of Odisha belonging to the Proto-Australoid racial group. The name 'Bhunjia' signifies one who lives on the soil. The Bhunjia speak a mixed dialect of Baiga and Chhattisgarhi.

77. In which tribe traditionally their livelihood is based on 'Bamboo'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Binjhwar
(b) Kanwar
(c) Kamar LIK
(d) Sawara

Correct Answer: (c) Kamar LIK

Solution:Traditionally livelihood of Kamar Tribe is based on 'Bam- boo', Kamar tribe is endogamous and their main occupation is basket making, while hunting, collecting forest products and fishing are subsidiary occupations. Kamar tribe is endogamous and their social organization is based on totemic exogamous class. They are patrilineal and patrilocal.