(i) Who are anthropologists and what is their role in understanding tribal history?
(a) Archaeologists
(b) Geologists
(c) Archivists
(d) Anthropologists
(ii) Which tribal group controlled parts of present-day Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Santhal
(b) Bhil
(c) Gond
(d) Ahom
(iii) What is a common characteristic of tribal societies?
(a) Complex social organization
(b) Strong kinship bonds
(c) Absence of distinct customs
(d) Hierarchical political structure
(iv) What were the main occupations of nomadic tribal groups like the Banjara?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Herding cattle and sheep
(c) Metalwork and carpentry
(d) Trading spices
(v) Why did some tribal groups form matrimonial alliances with Rajput clans?
(a) To strengthen political and social ties
(b) To establish dominance over other tribes
(c) To expand their territories
(d) To promote inter-tribal conflict
(i) The Gond, one of the largest tribal groups, occupied parts of ________________, ________________, ________________, ________________, and ________________.
(ii) Nomadic tribal groups like the Banjara primarily herded cattle, goats, and sheep for resources like ________________, ________________, and ________________.
(iii) The Battle of Saraighat was a pivotal moment for the ________________ kingdom as they successfully repelled the Mughal invasion.
(iv) The Roma, believed to have originated in northern India, migrated to Europe about ________________ years ago.
(v) Today, there are approximately ________________ Roma in Europe, making them the continent's largest ethnic minority.
Match the items in Column A with their corresponding information in Column B.
(i) Tribal societies in India primarily relied on written records to preserve their cultural heritage.
(ii) The Gond gradually transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle to settled farming.
(iii) The Battle of Saraighat resulted in a Mughal victory and the annexation of Assam.
(iv) The Roma are believed to have originated in Egypt
(v) The Roma are the smallest ethnic minority in Europe.
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