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What does the term 'Adivasi' refer to in India?
What does the term 'Adivasi' refer to in India?
In which state of India do over 60 different Adivasi tribes exist?
In which state of India do over 60 different Adivasi tribes exist?
How many different Adivasi groups are estimated to exist in India?
How many different Adivasi groups are estimated to exist in India?
Which of the following states does NOT have a significant Adivasi population?
Which of the following states does NOT have a significant Adivasi population?
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What characterizes the social structure of Adivasi societies?
What characterizes the social structure of Adivasi societies?
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Which of the following cities is NOT known for being part of Adivasi regions in India?
Which of the following cities is NOT known for being part of Adivasi regions in India?
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Study Notes
Adivasi Communities in India
- Adivasi literally means "original inhabitants"
- They are communities traditionally connected to forests
- Approximately 8% of India's population is Adivasi
- Significant Adivasi populations reside in important mining and industrial areas (e.g., Jamshedpur, Rourkela, Bokaro, Bhilai)
- Adivasi communities are diverse, with over 500 different groups
- High concentrations in states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, as well as the northeastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura)
- Odisha alone has over 60 different tribal groups
- Adivasi societies often lack a strict hierarchical structure, unlike caste-based or king-ruled communities
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Explore the diverse Adivasi communities of India, who are the original inhabitants and have a rich connection to forests. This quiz covers their population distribution, significant areas, and cultural characteristics, revealing the intricacies of over 500 different groups spread across various states. Test your knowledge on this vital aspect of India's cultural heritage.
