Tribes and their Activities

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

(a) Abujhmadia
(b) Kamar
(c) Baiga
(d) Pahadi Korwa

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-

Tribe	Literacy Rate
Binjhwar	60.9%
Kanwar	67.0%
Bhatara	48.7%

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

(a) Kanwar
(b) Halba
(c) Muria
(d) None of the above

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]

(a) Binjhwar
(b) Dhanwar
(c) Khairwar
(d) Majhwar

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]

(a) Kosma
(b) Dhersa
(c) Hadia
(d) Tari

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-

(a) 1, 2 and 3 are true
(b) 1 and 2 are true
(c) 1 and 3 are true
(d) 2 and 3 are true

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

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

(a) 78000 sq.km
(b) 88000 sq.km
(c) 87000 sq.km
(d) 108000 sq.km

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]

Tribes	Main Area of Residence (District)
(a) Hill Korwa	1. Balodabazar-Bhatapara
(b) Bhunjia	2. Jashpur
(c) Binjhwar	3. Gariyaband
(d) Abujhmaria	4. Narayanpur

Chose the right option -

	A	B	C	D
(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-

Tribes	Main Area of Residence (District)
Hill Korwa	Jashpur
Bhunjia	Gariyaband
Binjhwar	Balodabazar - Bhatapara
Abujhmaria	Narayanpur

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

(a) Bhotia
(b) Gonds
(c) Maria
(d) Banias

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.