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What was the status acquired by powerful tribal chiefs when absorbed into the mainstream society?

Kshatriyas

In what way have Adivasis been involved in forest-protection activities by state governments?

Included in roles to reduce bird poaching and encourage recreational activities

How did most tribes react to the idea of assimilation into the main society?

They resisted and were eventually defeated in war

Which village in Karnataka had the state government define roles for the local community in forest protection?

<p>Kokrebellur village</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of encouraging recreational activities and reducing bird poaching in the Kokrebellur bird sanctuary?

<p>To make it a tourist spot</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a tribe defined?

<p>A tribe may be defined as a group of families associated due to common social, economic or blood ties, following a common culture and led by a tribal chief or leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Birsa Munda?

<p>Birsa Munda was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader, and folk hero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical treatment of tribes prior to legal recognition?

<p>Tribes were criminalized for a long time until they received legal recognition and limited autonomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What activities do tribes typically engage in?

<p>Tribes typically engage in hunting, gathering, and in most cases, very primitive forms of cultivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of men and women in a tribe?

<p>Both men and women enjoy equal status in a tribe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Birsa Munda considered significant?

<p>Birsa Munda is considered significant for taking on an empire, leaving a mark on tribal rights, and being viewed as a mystic and folk hero by many.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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