Question

Write a note on the scheduled tribes in Rajasthan.

Answer 1

Answer:

Rajasthan has been home to numerous tribal & nomadic communities, the tribes of Rajasthan constitute approximately 13.5% of Rajasthan’s population. Each of these tribes can be identified by their own culture, customs, trades, fairs & festivals. Bhils & Minas constitute the majority of population of the tribes of Rajasthan.

Tribes of Rajasthan

1. Bhils

Bhils are the largest tribe in Rajasthan. Banswara is the main area where Bhils in large numbers.

2. Minas

The name Mina is derived from Meen,meaning ‘fish’ in Sanskrit,

Explanation:

These are some common tribes:

Schedule tribes of Rajasthan:

Bhil, Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave. Bhil Mina.