5 Questions
What is the meaning of the term 'Adivasi'?
Indigenous inhabitant
What is the unique feature of tribal society mentioned in the text?
Equality
How are tribes classified in India?
Mongoloid, Proto-Austroloid, Negroid
What is the meaning of the term 'tribe' derived from?
Latin word 'tribus'
What percentage of India's population do the 533 different tribes, made up of more than 80 million tribals, represent?
Almost 10%
Study Notes
Adivasi and Tribal Society
- Adivasi refers to the indigenous people of India, also known as Scheduled Tribes.
Features of Tribal Society
- Unique feature of tribal society: they live in harmony with nature and have a symbiotic relationship with their environment.
Classification of Tribes in India
- Tribes in India are classified into different categories, including Scheduled Tribes and Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs).
Origin of the Term 'Tribe'
- The term 'tribe' is derived from the Latin word 'tribus', meaning a division of people.
Demographics of Tribes in India
- There are 533 different tribes in India, comprising more than 80 million tribals, which represents approximately 8.2% of India's population.
Test your knowledge of tribal communities and their development in India with this quiz. Explore the types of societies that existed, such as caste-based and tribal societies, and learn about the unique features and characteristics of tribal communities, known as adivasis.
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