Adivasis in India
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What makes Adivasi societies most distinctive compared to other communities in India?

  • Lack of hierarchy (correct)
  • Influence of surrounding religions
  • Presence of sacred groves
  • Practice of tribal religions

    • Which of the following religions have significantly influenced Adivasi religions based on the text?

  • Buddhism
  • Islam
  • Vaishnavism (correct)
  • Christianity

    • What term is used to refer to Tribals in India as mentioned in the text?

  • Adivasis
  • Scheduled Tribes (correct)
  • Jati-varna
  • Shakta

    • What is a significant impact of Adivasi languages on Indian languages?

    <p>Contributing to the vocabulary of mainstream Indian languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to Christianity becoming a prominent religion in modern Adivasi history?

    <p>Nineteenth-century mass conversion of substantial numbers of Adivasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Adivasi communities often represented in Indian media and popular culture?

    <p>As exotic and backward communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of India's population consists of Adivasis?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Indian cities is NOT mentioned in the text as being located in Adivasi areas?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Adivasis' literally mean?

    <p>'People of the forest'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different Adivasi groups are estimated to exist in India?

    <p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

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