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Which tree is mentioned as significant in the lives of the tribal people?
Which tree is mentioned as significant in the lives of the tribal people?
- Sal (correct)
- Pine
- Teak
- Bamboo
What substance was spread on the soil after burning vegetation to aid fertility?
What substance was spread on the soil after burning vegetation to aid fertility?
- Phosphorus
- Nitrogen
- Potash (correct)
- Compost
What is the primary agricultural practice of tribal groups described in the content?
What is the primary agricultural practice of tribal groups described in the content?
- Hydroponic farming
- Permanent agriculture
- Intensive crop cultivation
- Jhum cultivation (correct)
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as used by the tribal cultivators?
Which of the following tools is NOT mentioned as used by the tribal cultivators?
What is the primary geographical feature associated with the tribal cultivators mentioned?
What is the primary geographical feature associated with the tribal cultivators mentioned?
In shifting cultivation, how are seeds typically sown?
In shifting cultivation, how are seeds typically sown?
What does the term 'fallow' refer to in the context of agriculture described?
What does the term 'fallow' refer to in the context of agriculture described?
What is the significance of free movement within forests for tribal people?
What is the significance of free movement within forests for tribal people?
What event occurred in 1906 in Assam related to tribal reactions?
What event occurred in 1906 in Assam related to tribal reactions?
What were some tribal groups' reactions to colonial forest laws?
What were some tribal groups' reactions to colonial forest laws?
Why was Indian silk so valuable in the eighteenth century?
Why was Indian silk so valuable in the eighteenth century?
What was the significance of the forest satyagraha in the 1930s?
What was the significance of the forest satyagraha in the 1930s?
What was a common issue faced by tribal groups with the influx of traders and money-lenders?
What was a common issue faced by tribal groups with the influx of traders and money-lenders?
What led to the increased presence of traders in tribal forests during the nineteenth century?
What led to the increased presence of traders in tribal forests during the nineteenth century?
What did tribal groups often misunderstand about cash loans offered by traders?
What did tribal groups often misunderstand about cash loans offered by traders?
What primary activities were essential for the survival of the Khonds?
What primary activities were essential for the survival of the Khonds?
What was a potential outcome for tribal communities as traders began entering their territories?
What was a potential outcome for tribal communities as traders began entering their territories?
Which items did the Khonds utilize for medicinal purposes?
Which items did the Khonds utilize for medicinal purposes?
What was a communal activity practiced by the Khonds?
What was a communal activity practiced by the Khonds?
What was a key source of oil used by the Khonds in cooking?
What was a key source of oil used by the Khonds in cooking?
In what way did local weavers and leather workers interact with the Khonds?
In what way did local weavers and leather workers interact with the Khonds?
Which of the following foods was NOT typically gathered by the Khonds?
Which of the following foods was NOT typically gathered by the Khonds?
What role did the Khonds play in the local economy?
What role did the Khonds play in the local economy?
Which of the following best describes the Khonds' lifestyle?
Which of the following best describes the Khonds' lifestyle?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the transition of tribal groups in Bihar before the nineteenth century?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the transition of tribal groups in Bihar before the nineteenth century?
What was the perception of British officials regarding settled tribal groups like the Gonds and Santhals?
What was the perception of British officials regarding settled tribal groups like the Gonds and Santhals?
Which term describes the type of cultivation practiced by some tribal groups before the nineteenth century in Madhya Pradesh?
Which term describes the type of cultivation practiced by some tribal groups before the nineteenth century in Madhya Pradesh?
How did colonial rule impact the authority of tribal chiefs?
How did colonial rule impact the authority of tribal chiefs?
In which of the following areas was land ownership practiced by clan members observed?
In which of the following areas was land ownership practiced by clan members observed?
What was a common social structure seen within tribal groups practicing settled cultivation?
What was a common social structure seen within tribal groups practicing settled cultivation?
Which activity were children primarily involved in according to the societal practices in Bihar during this period?
Which activity were children primarily involved in according to the societal practices in Bihar during this period?
What characterized the land ownership among the Mundas of Chottanagpur?
What characterized the land ownership among the Mundas of Chottanagpur?
What was a significant change for tribal chiefs under British rule?
What was a significant change for tribal chiefs under British rule?
Why did the British prefer settled peasants over shifting cultivators?
Why did the British prefer settled peasants over shifting cultivators?
What was introduced to create a structured way to manage land under British rule?
What was introduced to create a structured way to manage land under British rule?
What effect did British rule have on the authority of tribal chiefs?
What effect did British rule have on the authority of tribal chiefs?
What did the British aim to achieve by settling tribal groups?
What did the British aim to achieve by settling tribal groups?
How did the British enforcement of land rights impact tribal communities?
How did the British enforcement of land rights impact tribal communities?
In what manner were shifting cultivators viewed by the British authorities?
In what manner were shifting cultivators viewed by the British authorities?
What role did tribal chiefs have post-British intervention?
What role did tribal chiefs have post-British intervention?
Study Notes
Tribal Resistance and Colonial Impact
- Tribal groups opposed colonial forest laws, leading to rebellions, such as the revolt of Songram Sangma in 1906 and the forest satyagraha in the 1930s.
- Increased interaction with traders and money-lenders disrupted traditional practices, making tribes reliant on cash loans and wage work.
Shifting Cultivation Practices
- Jhum cultivation, or shifting cultivation, involved cutting trees and burning vegetation for farming, common in hilly and forest regions.
- Cultivators utilized ash from burnt vegetation to fertilize soil, broadcasting seeds rather than ploughing.
- Once a field was harvested, cultivators moved to new patches, allowing the previous ones to recover.
Hunting and Gathering
- Many tribal communities, like the Khonds in Orissa, thrived on hunting and gathering, depending on forests for survival.
- They participated in collective hunts, sharing meat, and utilized various forest products for food and medicinal purposes.
- Tribal groups sold forest produce in local markets and supplied local artisans with essential materials.
Transition to Settled Agriculture
- Some tribal groups started settling and practicing continuous cultivation using ploughs, developing land ownership rights.
- Clans like the Mundas operated on collective land ownership, with all members sharing rights due to their ancestry.
Colonial Administration Changes
- Under British rule, tribal chiefs saw diminished power and were forced to comply with colonial laws, losing their administrative authority.
- Chiefs lost economic autonomy and became agents of British control, required to uphold colonial laws within their territories.
Settled Peasant Cultivation
- British policies encouraged shifting cultivators to settle down as peasant farmers for easier control and consistent revenue generation.
- Land settlements were introduced, defining land rights and establishing fixed revenue demands to ensure regular state income.
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Explore the intersection of tribal groups and colonialism in this quiz based on chapters 1 to 4. Understand the reactions of tribal populations against colonial forestry practices and their implications for a vision of a golden age. Test your knowledge and insights on this complex historical relationship.
