Tribes MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Geography of Rajasthan — Tribes
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Question 1 of 20
The term 'Bhil' is derived from the Dravidian word 'Bill'. What is the literal meaning of this word?
Question 2 of 20
Anthropological studies and historical beliefs trace the aboriginal origins of the Sahariya tribe to which of the following ethno-linguistic groups?
Question 3 of 20
Which of the following terms does NOT belong to the categories of traditional Odhni (veil) worn by Bhil women?
Question 4 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 5 of 20
Which two are the principal traditional dances of the Bhil community?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following is NOT a recognized traditional marriage practice within the Bhil community?
Question 7 of 20
Regarding the religious practices of the Meena community, which of the following statements is completely accurate?
Question 8 of 20
What is the sociological significance of 'Aata-Saata' within the Meena community?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following fair is widely considered the largest and most significant congregation for the Garasiya tribe?
Question 10 of 20
Apart from mainstream Hindu deities like Shiva and Durga, the Garasiya tribe holds deep reverence for specific local deities. Which of the following pairs of local deities is predominantly worshipped by them?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following statements about the internal societal divisions of the Garasiya tribe: I. The entire tribe is broadly dichotomized into Bhil Garasiya and Gameti Garasiya. II. The Bhopa Garasiyas are exclusively recognized for their priestly roles in community rituals. III. The Rajput Garasiyas claim their direct ancestral descent from local Rajput lineages. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 12 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the attire of Bhil women: 1. 'Kachhabu', 'Piriya', and 'Parijani' are forms of traditional dress worn by them. 2. 'Hadla', 'Gavan', 'Malkapuri', and 'Anguchu' denote various types of Odhnis (veils). Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following district combinations represents the top three districts with the highest absolute Scheduled Tribe population, arranged in descending order (highest to lowest)?
Question 14 of 20
The socio-administrative structure of Bhil settlements operates on a specific hierarchy. Arrange the following units in ascending order of their geographical and population size: 1. Pal 2. Tapra 3. Phala Select the correct sequence from the codes given below:
Question 15 of 20
According to traditional Bhil attire, what specific item of clothing does the word 'Potya' represent?
Question 16 of 20
Match the following sub-groups/classes of the Meena tribe with their prominent geographic concentrations: List-I A. Zamindar Meena B. Chowkidar Meena List-II 1. Jaipur, Dausa, Ajmer, Karauli 2. Udaipur, Hadoti, Dungarpur, Banswara
Question 17 of 20
Nationally, Rajasthan holds the fourth position in terms of its tribal population. Which of the following groups of states currently possess a larger tribal population than Rajasthan?
Question 18 of 20
Assertion (A): The Garasiya tribe heavily incorporates elements of animism and nature worship into their mainstream religious practices. Reason (R): Their communal rituals frequently include animal sacrifices and specific offerings explicitly designed to pacify ancestral spirits and local deities.
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The Meena tribe is officially recorded as having the highest population among all tribes in Rajasthan according to the 2011 census. Reason (R): They are widely considered the most educated and the most ancient indigenous tribe of the state. Choose the correct option:
Question 20 of 20