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RAS — Geography of Rajasthan — Tribes
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following lists contains exactly the districts where the Scheduled Tribe population exceeds the 50% demographic threshold?
Question 2 of 20
Consider the following statements about the socio-cultural fabric of the Bhil tribe: 1. Monogamy is the most prevalent form of marriage. 2. Totem symbols are intricately linked with their patriarchal 'Atak' system. 3. 'Chheda Phadna' is an institutionalized form of marriage by purchase. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 20
Assertion (A): The Garasiya tribe strictly prohibits marriage between a man and a woman belonging to the exact same gotra (clan). Reason (R): The Garasiya community adheres to rigid rules of clan exogamy, fundamentally considering individuals of the same gotra as blood siblings sharing a common patrilineal descent.
Question 6 of 20
According to the 2011 census, what is the percentage of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajasthan relative to its total population?
Question 7 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 8 of 20
Identify the distinct garments that constitute the traditional attire of a Bhil man:
Question 9 of 20
Evaluate the following statements regarding the geographic and demographic distribution of Scheduled Tribes in Rajasthan: 1. Banswara holds the highest demographic concentration with 76.4% of its population being tribal. 2. Churu is unequivocally one of the districts recording the absolute lowest number of tribal individuals. 3. The demographic threshold of greater than 28% tribal population is met by exactly three districts in the state. Which of the evaluations is/are correct?
Question 10 of 20
Read the following analytical statements regarding the demographic profile of Rajasthan's tribal population: 1. The aggregate tribal population of the state is 92.39 lakh. 2. The sex ratio within the Scheduled Tribes is notably higher than the general state average, standing at 948. 3. Udaipur district stands as the paramount center for tribal demographics, housing an absolute population of over 15 lakh. Which of these statements represent accurate census facts?
Question 11 of 20
Assertion (A): Udaipur district has the highest number of Scheduled Tribes in Rajasthan. Reason (R): Udaipur district has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes relative to its own total population. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 12 of 20
Read the following statements about the 'Chowkidar Meenas': I. They primarily reside in the Udaipur, Dungarpur, and Banswara regions. II. Historically, they were associated with the responsibility of guarding forts and treasuries. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Question 13 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 14 of 20
In the context of the Garasiya tribe's socio-cultural customs, what do the distinct terms 'Mor Bandhiya' and 'Pehravana' specifically refer to?
Question 15 of 20
In the social structure of the Bhil tribe, what does the term 'Atak' refer to?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following districts registers the maximum and minimum population of the Meena tribe in Rajasthan, respectively, according to the 2011 census?
Question 17 of 20
According to the 2011 census, what was the exact total population of Scheduled Tribes in Rajasthan?
Question 18 of 20
Assertion (A): The Sahariya tribe underwent a profound transition from being forest-dwelling hunter-gatherers to engaging in settled agriculture and wage labor. Reason (R): Widespread deforestation and evolving socio-political paradigms forced them to adapt to new livelihood methods to ensure their survival.
Question 19 of 20
Assertion (A): The 'Chaurasi' system in the Meena community handles localized social decisions and village governance. Reason (R): 'Chaurasi' refers to the village head, while the 'Patel' refers to the entire panchayat body. Choose the correct option:
Question 20 of 20