Tribes MCQs for Rajasthan SI
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Rajasthan SI — Geography of Rajasthan — Tribes
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following statements about the cultural attire and bodily modifications of the Garasiya tribe: I. Men traditionally wear a dhoti, a shirt, and wrap a towel around their head. II. The practice of permanent body modification through tattooing is highly prevalent among women. III. Women specifically get traditional tattoos on their foreheads and chins, which are locally known as 'Mandaliyan'. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 2 of 20
Assertion (A): The Bhil community relies heavily on the Mahua tree for economic and cultural purposes. Reason (R): Mahua provides the raw material for their traditional liquor and acts as a major source of sustenance through its forest produce. Choose the correct option:
Question 3 of 20
According to the 2011 census, Rajasthan ranked sixth in India for tribal population. However, what is its current rank after Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following lists contains exactly the districts where the Scheduled Tribe population exceeds the 50% demographic threshold?
Question 5 of 20
The term 'Bhil' is derived from the Dravidian word 'Bill'. What is the literal meaning of this word?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following agricultural practices of the Bhil tribe is correctly paired with its specific geographical terrain?
Question 7 of 20
Which of the following terms does NOT belong to the categories of traditional Odhni (veil) worn by Bhil women?
Question 8 of 20
The etymological root of the tribal name 'Garasiya' is believed to be the word 'Garas'. What does this specific term historically translate to?
Question 9 of 20
According to the 2011 demographic data, identify the pair of districts that record the absolute minimum population presence of the Meena tribe in Rajasthan.
Question 10 of 20
Match List I (Customary Terminology) with List II (Associated Anthropological Meaning) and select the correct answer: List I A. Dapa B. Chheda Phadna C. Atak D. Nishad List II 1. Patriarchal clan or Gotra lineage 2. Historical designation in the Mahabharata 3. Formal practice of initiating a divorce 4. Marital union solemnized by purchase
Question 11 of 20
Match List-I (Garasiya Terms) with List-II (Their Meanings) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I A. Hari Bhaavri B. Sohari C. Dapa D. Mandaliyan List-II 1. Traditional storage structure for grain 2. Bride price given by the groom's family 3. Community cooperative farming system 4. Traditional tattoo on the forehead and chin
Question 12 of 20
Assertion (A): The vast majority of Rajasthan's tribal population is integrated into urban industrial centers. Reason (R): According to demographic data, 95% of the state's tribal population resides in rural areas, maintaining agrarian lifestyles. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following is NOT an authentic sub-group of the Meena tribe?
Question 14 of 20
What is the demographic rank of the Bhil tribe among all the tribal populations in Rajasthan?
Question 15 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the demographic distribution of Scheduled Tribes in Rajasthan: 1. Over 95% of the tribal population resides in rural areas. 2. The sex ratio among the Scheduled Tribes is 948. 3. The decadal growth rate of the Scheduled Tribe population during 2001-2011 was 30.2%. Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following traditional practices: 1. Nata system 2. Aata-Saata 3. Widow remarriage 4. Divorce Which of the above sociological practices are culturally sanctioned and prevalent within the Meena tribe?
Question 17 of 20
In how many districts of Rajasthan does the Scheduled Tribe population exceed 50% of the total district population?
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following sets of dialects accurately reflects the linguistic diversity of the Meena community based on their regional habitation in Rajasthan?
Question 19 of 20
Before experiencing a forced socio-economic transition into settled agriculture and wage labor, what was the primary, aboriginal economic foundation of the Sahariya tribe?
Question 20 of 20