Question

Write a short note on the tribal people

Answer 1

There are a number of tribes in India, spread over different parts at different levels of socioeconomic development. They live all over the country from the foothill of the Himalayas to the lands tip of Lakshadweep and from the plains of Gujarat to the hills in the North-East. According to 1991 census, the numerical strength of the scheduled tribes in India stood at 52.03 million. Bihar leads all other States as regards the tribal population. It is followed by Maharashtra and Orissa.The names of tribes like the Kurumba, the Irula, the Panga in South India; the Asura, the Saora, the Oraon, the Gond, the Santhal, the Bhil in Central India; the Bodo, the Ahom in North-East India; are found in old classical Indian literature.The term ‘tribe’ is derived from the Latin word ‘tribus’. Earlier Romans used this term to designate the divisions in society. Latter use suggests that it meant poor people. The present popular meaning in English language was acquired during the expansion of colonialism particularly in Asia and Africa.

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Answer 2

Tribals are those people whose lives revolve around the forest as they are dependent on getting natural resources for survival.

Explanation:

• A tribal society based on kinship where people have common ancestry along with the same culture and live in their own enclosed society.  
• Tribals people also engage in farming by getting natural resources from forests like woods, herbs, wild vegetables, and so on.
• They are also peasants, and a good number of them live in villages.
• Their lifestyle is very simple and differs from modern as they respect their traditions and customs.
• Some of the tribal groups in India include Gonds, Bhils, Santhal, Garo, etc.

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