Question

1.State major criteria of backwardness.
2. Give classification of scheduled Tribes.
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Answer 1

Question 1

Criteria

Low social position in the traditional caste hierarchy of Hindu society.

Lack of general educational advancement among the major section of a caste or community.

Inadequate or no representation in government services.

Inadequate representation in the field of trade, commerce and industry.

Question 2

The tribes of India are classified into different groups on the basis of geographical location, language, race and levels of their socioeconomic development.

The tribes of India form an important part of Indian population. Tribal population in India constitutes 8.2% of Indian Population according to Census of India, 2001. The census of 2001 estimated their population at 84, 326, and 240.