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Q1.Baneshwar Fair is the main festival celebrated among which tribe?
A. Sahariya
B. mudia
C. Gond
D. Bhil
Answer:D
Explanation: The baneshwar fair is the main festival celebrated
among the Bhils.Baneshwar Fair holds a lot of religious importance
for the Bhils, a tribal community based in Rajasthan and the
neighbouring states. This clan gather here in large volume making the
festival look no less than a Kumbh Mela of tribes.

Q2.Dhana is called to the village of Which tribe?

A. Bharia
B. Whi
C. Agaria
D. Pardhi
Answer:A
Explanation:Bharia is most backward tribe of Madhya Pradesh,
residing in Chindwara, Seoni. People of Bharia tribe prefer to reside
in dense forests and higher altitude and their village is called Dhana.

Q3.Maa Sita is most adored goddess of which tribe?

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A. Kol
B. Sahariya
C. Bhariya
D. Baiga
Answer:B
Explanation: Saharia tribe worship Hindu god and goddess. Their
main God-Goddess are Sita, Durga and Bhairav.

Q4.Which of the following is not the part of Bhagoria Festival?

A. Gulalia
B. GolGadhedo
C. Ujadiya
D. None of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: Bhagoria Festival is celebrated for seven days during
holi and is mainly divided into three parts: Gulalia, GolGadhedo and
Uzadiya.

Q5.Sathidaar Campaign for eradication of dapa custom practiced

among Bhil and Bhilal tribe was launched in the year?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2019
Answer:B

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Explanation: In Jhabua district, Dapasystem(bride price) is practiced
among, Bhil and Bhilala tribes. Under this system, dowry is given to
the groom side from the bride side. Saathidaar campaign was
launched in October 2010 to end this practice.

Q6.Consider the following statement about Bhariya Tribe.

1.This is among one of the Particularly Vulnerable Trible Group of
Madhya Pradesh.
2.In 1991 Census, the Bharia tribe in Patalkot was also termed as
Wild of the Wilds.
3.They consider Karnadev as their ancestor.
Which of the above statement is correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer:B
Explanation: Bhariya is one the three PVTGs of Madhya Pradesh. The
reside in Patalkot (ChhindwarA., Seoni, Mandla districts of MP. In
1981 Census, the Bharia tribe in Patalkot was also termed as Wild of
the Wild. Bharias considered Gonds as their elder brother. This tribe
consider King Karnadev as their ancestor.
Q7.Thapti (Thapri) is a tribal dance related to which tribe?
A. Uraon
B. Baiga
C. Korku
D. Bhil

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Answer:C
Explanation: Thapti dance is a tribal dance performed by Korku tribe
of Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. Both men and women
participate in this dance. This dance is performed in the month of
Baisakh.

Q8.Dharmesh is main deity of which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Banjara
B. Manjhi
C. Khairwar
D. Uraon
Answer:D
Explanation: The Main deity of Uraon tribe is Dharmesh, which is a
form of Sun God. Uraon tribe also worship Mahadev.

Q9.Pao Tribe resides in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Chhindwara, West Nimar, Betul
B. Dhar, Jhabua, Barwani
C.Shahdol, Anuppur, Satna
D. Bhopal, Sehore, Raisen
Answer:C
Explanation: Pao is tribal group of MP mainly resides in Shahdol,
Anuppur, Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. According to the census
the total population of Paotribe in MP is 44312, which is only 0.29%
of the total tribal population of the state.

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Q10.Dhoomkoria, a youth dormitory related to which tribe of Madhya
Pradesh?
A. Munda
B. Bhariya
C. Mudia
D. Uraon
Answer:D
Explanation: The Youth Dormitory of uraon tribe is known as
Dhoomkoria. Oraon Tribe mainly resides InSidhi, Anuppur, Singrauli
and Shahdol districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Q11.Which tribe of Madhya Pradesh is locally known by name

Kondaar?
A. Khairwar
B. Agariya
C. Kol
D. Saur
Answer:A
Explanation: In Chattarpura and PannaKhairwar tribes are locally
known as Kondars. They resides in the districts of Umaria,
Chattarpur, Panna, Sidhi, Anuppur etc. They got their name as they
extract Catechu from Khair tree.

Q12.Which of the following is not the sub tribe of Kol Tribe of

Madhya Pradesh?
A. Nahala

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B.Rooma
C.Rautiya
D. All of the above
Answer:C
Explanation: Nahala and Rooma are sub tribes of Korku tribe. Rautiya
and Rautele are the sub tribes of Kol.

Q13.Tribal word Phalan and Pal is related to which tribe?

A. Bhil
B. Baiga
C. Banjara
D. Pardhi
Answer:A
Explanation: The word Phalan and Pal are the tribal word of Bhil
tribe. In Bhil vocabulary Phalan means the small village and Pal
means the big village.

Q14.The Podha or Poda system is related to which tribe?

A. Bhil
B. Baiga
C. Bhariya
D. Gond
Answer:B

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Explanation: In the absence of availability of agricultural materials,
the mutual exchange system is called Podha or Poda which is mainly
prevalent in Baiga Tribe.

Q15.In which of the following year Gondi Language is included in

Madhya Pradesh PathyaPustak Nigam?
A. 2021
B. 2014
C. 2017
D. 2019
Answer:D
Explanation: In 2019 CM ShriKamalnath has decided to include
Tribal language Gondi in the Primary curriculum of the state’s tribal-
dominated districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Q16.Which of the following tribe considered Valmiki and Eklavya as

their ancestors?
A. Bhil
B. Gond
C. Baiga
D. Sahariya
Answer:A
Described: Bhil is ancient tribe, which are mentioned in
pauranikakhyanoby the name Nishad. The Bhils considered Valmiki
and Eklavya as their ancestors.

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Q17.Which of the following are the tribal artist are from Bhil tribes.
1.Bhuribai
2. Lado bai
3. ChotubhaiVasava
Select the correct code?
A. only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3
Answer:B
Explanation: Bhuribai and Lado bai are the tribal artist from Bhil
Tribe.ChhotubhaiAmarasinhbhaiVasava is Indian politician from
Western Indian state of Gujarat. He belongs to Bhil tribe. Lado Bai is
a tribal artist from the Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh. Her work has
been showcased in various exhibitions in India, France and the UK.
She lives and works in the Adivasi Lok Kala Academy, Bhopal.
BhuriBai is an Indian Bhil artist. She was awarded India's fourth
highest civilian award the Padma Shri in 2021.

Q18.Consider the following statement about Bhil Tribe.

1.Bhilala is the largest sub tribe of Bhil who consider themselves as
descendent of Maharana Pratap.
2.Umri sub tribe of Bhil follows Islam.
3.The village of Bhil is called as Pal.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. only 1

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B. 2 and 3
C. only 3
D. all of the above
Answer:D
Explanation:Bhilala is largest sub tribe of Bhil Tribe, it is largest sub
tribe of Bhil, who consider themselves as descendent of Maharana
Pratap. Umri sub tribe is most miserable of other sub tribe of Bhils,
which resides in Guna, Shajapur and nearby districts. This sub tribe
follows Islam. The other, TadviBhils are also called Muslim Bhils.
The village of Bhils is called as Pal. Their houses are made of wood,
bamboo etc.
Q19.JangarhsinghShyam, an Indian artist who has been credited with
creator of new school of Indian art called JangarhKalam belong to
which tribe?
A. Bhil
B. Gond
C. Sahariya
D. Kol
Answer:B
Explanation:Jangarh Singh Shyam (1962–2001) was a pioneering
contemporary Indian artist credited with being the creator of a new
school of Indian art called JangarhKalam. His work has been
exhibited widely the world over including Bhopal, Delhi, Tokyo and
New York. Jangarh had also painted the interiors of the Legislative
Assembly of Madhya Pradesh, the VidhanBhavan, and the dome of
Bhopal's Bharat Bhavan—one of the most prestigious museums of
tribal and contemporary Indian art. He was among the first Gond
artists to use paper and canvas for his paintings, thereby inaugurating
what is now known as JangarhKalam.

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Jangarh was born into a PardhanGond family in the village of
Patangarh, Mandla district, (Dindori District), Eastern Madhya
Pradesh.

Q20.What is the occupation of SolhasGond?

A. Carpenter
B. Dancers
C. charmer
D. None of the above
Answer:A
Explanation: on the basis of occupations Gonds are divided into
following types:
Agaria- Iron Smith, Pradhan- Priest, Ojha- charmer, Solhas-
Carpenter, Koilbhutis- singers or dancer.

Q21.The village of Baiga tribe is called as?

A. Pal
B. Poorva
C. dhana
D. phalya
Answer:B
Explanation: The village of the baiga tribe is known as Poorva and the
person who protects the Poorva is known as Kotwar.

Q22.Which of the following is not included in five types of Panch of

Panchayat system prevalent in Baiga tribe?

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A.Dawar
B. Chhopa
C. Kotwar
D. Mukadam
Answer:B
Explanation: There is a Panchayat system in Baiga tribe, in which five
types of Panch are: Mukadam, Diwan, Samrath, Kotwar and Dawar.
Chhopa is a member of the panchayat of Sharia tribe.

Q23.Consider the following statement about Sub tribes of Korku

tribe.
1.Korku living in Panchmari region are called Bawaria.
2.Korku Tribes of Betul region are called as Bandoria
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. 1 and 2
D. none of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: Korku residing in Panchmari region are called Bandoria
,korku residing in Betul region are called Bawaria and Korku residing
in Amravati district are called Ruma.

Q24.Which of the following is not correctly matched?

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Festivals of Korku tribe-- month of celebration
A. Jiroti -- Shravan
B. Dodbali -- Kartik
C. Pala -- Bhaado
D. Holi -- Falgun
Answer:B
Explanation: Dodbali festival is celebrated in the month of Jyesth.

Q25.Sidoli custom is prevalent in which tribe?

A. Baiga
B. Bhil
C. Korku
D. Kol
Answer:C
Explanation: Sidoli custom is prevalent in funeral customs among
Korku tribe. The dead bodies are buried and in remembrance of
deceased , a wooden pillar is erected in it.
Q26.“The Kamar” book is written by?
A. Prof S.C.Dubey
B. Dr R.K. Mukherjee
C. Verrier Elvin
D. T.B. Nayar
Answer:A

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Explanation: The Kamar book is written by Prof S.C.Dubey.
ShyamaCharanDube (25 July 1922 – 4 February 1996) was an Indian
anthropologist, sociologist, and former president of the Indian
Sociological Society from 1975 to 1976. Dube was known for his
research of Indian villages and tribal societies. Specifically, he made
use of the structural functionalist approach to study these villages. He
studied the Kamar tribe, an aboriginal group in Madhya Pradesh.

Q27.Padihar and Bhumaka are the honoured personalities of which

tribe?
A. Korku
B. Banjara
C. Gond
D. Bhil
Answer:A
Explanation: Padihar and Bhumaka are the important and respected
personalities in Korku tribe. These are also important personalities of
Bharia tribe.

Q28.Paido is sub-tribe of which tribal group of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Agaria
B. Bharia
C. Banjare
D. Pinaka
Answer:B
Explanation: Bhumia, Bhuihar, Paido are the sub tribes of Bharia tribe
of Madhya Pradesh.

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Q29.Consider the following statement.

1.The habitat Uraon tribe is known as Balad.
2.The head of the village of Uraon tribe is called Mahto.
Which of the above statement is correct?
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:B
Explanation: The People of Banjara tribe who live in the village, are
known as Tandah or Balad. Uraon tribe has its own social order. The
head of their village is known as Mahto.

Q30.DongarDev, BhatuaDev and Gramdev are the main dieties of

which tribe?
A. Banjara
B. Khairwar
C. Korku
D. Kawar
Answer:C
Descripton: The DongarDev, BhatuaDev and Gramdeva are the main
deietiesof Korku tribe.

Q31.Claw carpets are made by which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

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A. Bhil
B. Baigas
C. Banjara
D. Shariya
Answer:A
Explanation: The Claw carpets (punja Durries) are made by Bhils in
Jobat city of Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

Q32.Consider the following statement about agricultural practice by

Bhil tribe.
1.The agriculture done by the Bhil on hill slopes is called Chimata.
2.The agriculture that is done falling and burning the plains is called
Dajia.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct?
A. only 2
B. only 1
C. 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: The type of agriculture practice performed by Bhil
Tribe:
Chimata: This is done by bhils on the hill slopes.
Dajia or Jhoomti: The agriculture done bhils by falling and burning of
trees of plains.

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Q33.Consider the following statement.
1.Verrier Elwin is the author of the books Baiga (1939) and The
Muria and their Ghotul (1947).
2.Verrier Elwin was honoured with PadhmaBhushan by Government
of India in the year 1961.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer:C
Explanation: He was awarded Padma Bhushan award in the year
1961.

Q34.Which of the following tribe offer Black Chicken to their deity?

A. Agariya
B. Gond
C. Bhil
D. Kol
Answer:A
Explanation: The main god of the agariya tribe of MP is Lohasur,
whose residence is believed to be in the burning furnaces. Agariya
people offer Black Chicken to their deity.
Q35.Which of the following called Bhils as Vanaputra?
A. Varrier Elwin

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B. James Todd
C. Stephen Finch
D. Ptolemy
Answer:B
Explanation: Col. James Todd has called Bhil as Vanputra.

Q36.The Bhils Living on Hill are called as?

A. Ku
B.Vanputra
C.Palvi
D.Bangdi
Answer:C
Explanation: The bhills living on the hills are called Palvi. The Bhils
living on the Plains are called Bangdi. The houses of Bhill are called
as Ku.

Q37.The practice of Shifting cultivation done by Baiga tribe is known

as?
A. Bari
B. Bewar
C. Both a and b
D. none of the above
Answer:B

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Explanation: The practice of shifting cultivation done by Baiga tribe
is known as Bewar or Dahiya. While farming method Bari is
practiced by Gond Tribe.

Q38.Government of India has constituted Bhuria Committee for

extending the provisions of 73rd and 74th amendments to the
scheduled areas. In which year this committee submitted its report?
A. 1993
B. 1994
C. 1995
D. 1996
Answer:C
Explanation: The committee was setup in the year 1994, the
committee submitted its report in 1995 and recommended PESA for
rural tribal areas and MESA for urban tribal areas. Following these
recommendation PESA act was passed in the year 1996. Recently MP
govt has announced to implement the PESA act in Madhya Pradesh.

Q39.U.N.Dhebar commission was step in which year?

A. 1956
B. 1960
C. 1965
D. 1993
Answer:B
Explanation: The U.N.Dhebar commission was setup in the year
1961 under the chairmanship of U.N.Dhebar to suggest measures to
strengthen the administration for effective implementation of various

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policies and programmes in the scheduled tribal areas of states and
Union territories.

Q40.The Madhya Pradesh Council of Employment and Training was

established in the year?
A. 1965
B. 1978
C. 1981
D. 1991
Answer:C
Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh Council of Emoloyment and
Training was established in the year 1981, Which aims at increasing
and developing the technical business skills among educated
unemployed tribal youths and to enhance their rate of employment.

Q41.How many Particularly Vulnerable tribal Groups are there in

Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer:D
Explanation: The are 7 PVTGs in Madhya Pradesh including
Chhattisgarh:
Abhuj Maria, Baiga, Bharia, Hill Korba, Kamar, Sahariya and Birhor.

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Q42.Arrange the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Madhya
Pradesh in increasing order of their population and Select the correct
code.
1.Sahariya
2. Bhariya
3. Baiga
Code:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 1 ,3
C. 2, 3 ,1
D. 3, 1, 2
Answer:C
Explanation: As per Census 2011, the population of Bhariya tribe-
2012, Baiga tribe- 131425, Sahariya Tribe- 417171.
Q43.How many agencies are working for making and implementing
schemes for the development of special backward tribes, whose work
area is spread over 15 districts?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Answer:B
Explanation: Special Backward Tribal Group Agency:-03 special
backward tribes of Madhya Pradesh Baiga, Bharia and Sahariya have
been notified by the Government of India.There are 11 agencies
working for making and implementing schemes for the development

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of special backward tribes, whose work area is spread over 15
districts.

Q44.There are 89 Tribal development blocks in Madhya Pradesh.

These are established in how many districts under how many
divisions of Madhya Pradesh?
A. 10 Divisions and 25 Districts
B. 10 Divisions and 20 Districts
C. 7 Division and 20 Districts
D. 7 Divisions and 25 District
Answer:D
Explanation: In Madhya Pradesh there are 89 Tribal Development
blocks in 20 districts under total 07 divisions in the state.
Q45.How many Tribal Development Block are there in Ujjain
division of Madhya Pradesh?
A. 01
B. 02
C. 03
D. 04
Answer:B
Explanation: The are 2 tribal blocks under Ujjain Division of Madhya
Pradesh. These two tribal blocks are in Ratlam district of MP: Baajna
and Sailana.

Q46.Entrepreneur Development Institute, Madhya Pradesh is

established in the year?

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A. 1980
B. 1990
C. 2010
D. 2016
Answer:A
Explanation: Entrepreneur Development Institute, has been
established on 20 March 1980. With an objective to help the SC/ST
and other weaker part of society it setting up their enterprises.

Q47.Ms. Meena SinghMandve, Incumbent Minister of Tribal Welfare

MP Government. She is elected from which VidhanSabha seat of
Madhya Pradesh?
A. Bandhavgarh
B.Jaitpur
C.Manpur
D. Bandhavgarh
Answer:C
Explanation:Meena SinghMandve is an Indian politician from Umaria
district in Madhya Pradesh. She belongs to Bhartiya Janata Party and
elected as MLA of Manpur Vidhansabha in Umaria district. She took
Oath as a Minister of Tribal Welfare of Madhya Pradesh under CM
Shivraj Singh Chauhan's Cabinet formation on 21 April 2020.
Q48.Which of the following state is believed to be the original place
of Bhilala tribe?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan

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D. Gujarat
Answer:A
Explanation: Bhilala is a sub caste of the Bhil tribe. They are also
called as Ujaliya Bhil. The Bhil caste is of two types- Ujaliya Bhil
(BhilalA. and Langot Bhil. The original place of Bhilala tribe is
believed to be Chhattisgarh, while in MP They live in Alirajpur, Dhar
and Barwani district of MP.
Q49.Consider the following statement.
1.Ghotul Custom is related to the Gond and Muria tribe.
2.The Girl members of the Ghotul are called as Motiaris.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
Answer:C
Explanation: A gotul is a tribal youth dormitory in form of a spacious
hut surrounded by earthen or wooden walls. It is an integral part of
Gond and Muria tribal life in regions of Chhattisgarh and the
neighboring areas in Madhya Pradesh. Lingo, the supreme deity and
the heroic ancestor of the tribe, was the founder of the first ghotul,
and is at the centre of the ghotul's culture. It has an elder facilitator
with young, unmarried boys and girls as its members. Girl members
of the ghotul are called motiaris, while boy members are called
cheliks; their leaders are called the belosa and siredar respectively.

Q50.According to Census 2011, decadal increase in proportion of ST

population of the total population of Madhya Pradesh?

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A. 0.70%
B. 0.80%
C. 1%
D. 1.5%
Answer:B
Explanation: The proportion of ST population in last census (2001)
was 20.3% While the proportion of ST population in recent Census
(2011) is 21.1%. Hence the decadal increase in Proportion of ST
population is 0.8%.

Q51.Arrange the following districts of MP in terms of increasing ST

population percentage?
1.Mandsaur
2. Bhopal
3. Morena
4. Datia
Select the correct code given below:
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 1, 4, 3
C. 4. 1, 2, 3
D. 3, 4, 1, 2
Answer:D
Explanation: ST population minimum percentage wise:
Bhind- 0.4%, Morena- 0.9, Datia- 1.9%, Mandsaur- 2.5%, Bhopal-
2.9%

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Q52.What is the percentage of Madhya Pradesh Tribal Population to

the total tribal population of India?
A. 13.5%
B. 14.64%
C. 15.30%
D. 16%
Answer:B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh rank first in tribal population in India
with 15.3 million. Madhya Pradesh homes to the 14.64% of the total
tribal population of India.

Q53.According to Census 2011 what is the sex ratio among scheduled

tribes in Madhya Pradesh?
A. 990
B. 920
C. 984
D. 965
Answer:C
Explanation: Sex ratio among scheduled tribes in Madhya Pradesh is
984/1000 Males, while in India among scheduled tribes it is 990/1000
males.

Q54.According to census of 2011, what was the decadal growth rate

of Scheduled Tribe population in Mandsaur District of Madhya
Pradesh?

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A. -11.8%
B. -11.6%
C. -11.4%
D. -8.8%
Answer:A
Explanation:Mandsaur district in MP has the least decadal growth rate
of ST population in Madhya Pradesh. Its growth rate was -11.8%,
while Chhatarpur district has the maximum decadal growth rate of ST
population in Madhya Pradesh, with growth rate of 42.6%.

Q55.Tribal Research and Development institute was established in

which year?
A. 1954
B. 1956
C. 1965
D. 1970
Answer:A
Explanation: For the holistic development of Tribals State
Government has established Tribal Research and Development
Institute in the year 1954 at Chhindwara. In the year 1965, it was
transferred to Bhopal.

Q56.Consider the following statement about Madhya Pradesh Tribal

Museum Bhopal.

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1.It was inaugurated in the year 2012, by the then President
PranabMukharjee.
2.It is designed by Indian Architect Revathi Kamath.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer:B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum was inaugurated by the
then prime Minister on 6 June 2013. It is designed by Indian Architect
Revathi Kamath.
Q57.Reena Dance is performed by which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Korku
B. Bharia
C. Gond
D. Bijwar
Answer:C
Explanation: The Reena dance is performed by the women of the
Gond Tribe of the eastern region of Vindhyanchal and Satpura range.

Q58.Rasnava festival is celebrated by which tribe of Madhya

Pradesh?
A. Baiga
B. Bhil

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C.Kol
D.Sahariya
Answer:A
Explanation:Rasnave festival is celebrated by the Baigas of Mandla
district in the memory of AdiPurush Nanga Baiga. In this festival,
baiga people worship bees ont the 9th day. This festival is, associated
with protecting and conserving the honey bees, usually comes in the
month of October. Only on the day or after it is celebrated, can honey
be extracted from honeycombs in the forest in that season. The entire
community gathers to celebrate this festival.

Q59.Consider the following statement about Larukaj Festival.

1.It is festival of Gond Tribe.
2.It is celebrated in the honour Dulha dev.
3.This festival is a symbol of Pigs marriage.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. only 1
D. 1 and 3
Answer:D
Explanation: Larukaj is festival of Gond tribe, it is celebrated in the
honour of Narayana Dev. This festival is symbol of Pigs marriage. In
this Pig is sacrificed. It is believed that this festival brings happiness
and prosperity in the family.

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A. Saila
B. Kaharwa
C. Garbi
D. Karma
Answer:B
Explanation: Tilora instrument is used in Kaharwa, the main folk
dance of Gond Tribe. The Kaharwa dance is performed collectively
by the gond tribe on the occasion of Marriage.

Q61.Thaaptiis a traditional dance of which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Muriya
B. Gond
C. Korku
D. Bhil
Answer:C
Explanation: Thaapti is a traditional popular dance of Korku tribe.
Korku men and women perform this group dance in the month of
Chaitra-Vaishakh. Important instrument of Thapti is Dhol and
Dholak. Mr. Mojilalkorku of village MalhargarhKhandwa is an
eminent artist of Thapti dance.

Q62.Consider the following tribal dance of Madhya Pradesh.

1.Bar Dance is performed by Kanwar Tribe.
2.Deewani Dance is performed by women of Baiga Tribe.
3.Chatkora Dance is performed by Korku Tribe.
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A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer:B
Explanation: Bar dance is performed by Kanwar tribe. Deewani
Dance is performed by females of Gond Tribe. Chatkora is a dance of
Korku tribe.
Q63.Which of the following district of Madhya Pradesh is having
highest population of Gond Tribe?
A. Balaghat
B. Mandla
C. Chhindwara
D. Seoni
Answer:C
Explanation: The highest population of Gond tribe is 6.2 Lakh is in
Chhindwara district of MP.

Q64.Dassehra and Dadariya Dance is folk dance of which tribe?

A. Baiga
B. Gond
C. Bhil
D. Banjare
Answer:A

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Explanation: Dassehra dance: inspired by the expression of social
harmony and a sense of love, this dance is performed by Baiga tribe
on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. It is performed by Baiga Tribe of
Mandla, Balaghat and Khandwa.Dadariya dance is also done by Baiga
tribe on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.

Q65.Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

Tribes -- Youth Dormetory
A. Mudiya -- Ghotul
B. Munda - Gatiora
C. korku -- Rangbang
D. Bhuiya -- Dhargarbansa
Answer:C
Explanation: Rangbhang is youth dormitory of Bhariya tribe.
Q66.Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Tribes -- Their Marriage tradition
A. Sahariya -- Hath Marriage
B.Gond -- Doodhlautava Marriage
C.Baiga -- UthnaMarriage
D.Pinaka -- GhuspaithiaMarriage
Answer:A
Explanation: Hath Marriage, RajaBajiMarrageChittora marriage are
prevalent in Korku tribe. In Gond tribe: Doodhlautava, Apharan,
Chad Marriage are prevalent. In Baiga Tribe: Uthna Marriage, Paithul
marriage, Udhariya Marriage, Chor marriage are prevalent. In Pinaka
tribe: Ghushpaithia marriage, DevarBhabhi Marriage are prevalent
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Q67.Axe is the main tool of which tribe?

A. Gond
B.Bhariya
C.Baiga
D. Bhil
Answer:C
Explanation: Use of plough is forbidden in Baiga tribe. Axe is the
main tool of Baiga tribe.

Q68.Pardhan tribe resides in which region of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Eastern Satpura region
B. Narmada valley region
C. Baghelkhand region
D. All of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: Pardhan tribes resides in eastern satpura region Narmada
Valley region and Baghelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. Pardhan
tribes mother tongue is Gondi, which belongs to the Dravidian
Language family.
Q69.Consider the following statement.
1.Tanwarare the subcastes of Kanwar tribe.
2.Pardhan people used to be the minister of Gond Kings.
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A. only 1
B. only 2
C. Neither 1 nor 2
D. Both 1 and 2
Answer:D
Explanation: Tanwar is one of the eight subcastes of Kanwar Tribe
who consider themselves as Tomar Rajput. Kanwar Tribe resides in
Shahdol, Anuppur, Sidhi and Singrauli districts of MP. Pardhan is a
Sanskrit word means Minister. Pardhan people used to be the
ministers of Gond Kings. Pardhan is a sub tribe of Gond Tribe.
Pardhan are also known as Pattaria.

Q70.Which of the following tribe considered BarabhaiBetkar as their

descendant?
A. Banjara
B. Binjhwar
C.Mawasi Tribe
D. Sora Tribe
Answer:B
Explanation:Binjhwar Tribe considered themselves as the descendant
of Vandhavasini’s son BarabhaiBetkar. Vinhyanchal mountain is
native place of Binjhwar Tribe. In MP they reside in Balaghat, Seoni
districts of Madhya Pradesh. Binjhwars mother tongue is Chhattisgari.
Veernarayan Singh, the great freedom fighter from Chhattisgarh, was
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Q71.Madhya Pradesh Tribal Advisory council was setup on which
year?
A. 1956
B. 1957
C. 1995
D. 2014
Answer:B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Tribal Advisory council was
constituted on the year 1957 under article 244(1) of the Indian
Constitution. It was reorganized on 8 Sep 2014. The objective of this
council is to advice on the administrative and control over schedule
area of the state and to advice on the protection of Tribal interest.
Q72.Halbi tribe is mainly found which region of Madhya Pradesh?
A. South Western Region
B. North Eastern Region
C. South Eastern Region
D. North Region
Answer:C
Explanation: The Halbi Tribe is mostly found in Balaghat and
Chhindwara (South Eastern region) districts of Madhya Pradesh.
Apart from this tribe is found in MH and CG states of MP.
Q73.Nahar is sub tribe of which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Bharia
B. Baiga
C. Gond
D. Kol

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Answer:B
Explanation: Nahar is sub tribe of Baiga Tribe of Madhya Pradesh.
Other sub tribe of Baiga are Binjhwar, Bharotiya, Narotia, Remaaina
and Kadhmaaina.

Q74.Consider the following statement about Baiga Tribe?

1.Budha Deva is chief deity of Baiga’s.
2.They worship Thakurdev to protect them from diseases.
3.Samgotriya Marriage is prohibited in Baiga.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. 2 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. All of the above
Answer:C
Explanation: Baiga’s believe in the existence of the soul. Budha
Deva is chief deity of Baiga. These people worship Dulhadeva to
protect them from diseases, while thakurdev is worshipped to protect
their village. Samgotriya Marriage is prohibited in the Baiga Tribe.

Q75.Horses and Snakes are worshipped by which tribe of Madhya

Pradesh?
A. Bhil
B. Kol
C. Sahariya
D. Bhariya

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Answer:A
Explanation: Bhils have their own distinctive gods and goddesses, the
most important god of them is Rajapantha. In animals Horses and
Snakes are especially worshipped by the Bhils. Due to the influence
of Hinduism, they also worship Hindu gods like Mahadeva, Hanuman
and Goddess Kali etc. There are different deities of Bhils for
Mountains, forest, water and crop.

Q76.Which of the following god resides in Sal Tree?

A. Dulhadev
B. Budhadev
C. Thakudev
D. Narayandev
Answer:B
Explanation: Budhadev is chief deity of Budhadev. Their sacred tree
is Saaj, and as per themBudhadev resides in saaj/sal tree which is their
chief God. Chicken, wine and Coconut are offered to this god.

Q77.MotaKoeetur is sub tribe of which tribe?

A. Bhil
B. Gond
C. Maria
D. Uraon
Answer:C

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Explanation: MotaKoeetur is sub tribe of Maria tribe. Other subtribe
of Maria are: Abujhmaria, Dandaami.
Q78.Choudhary is head of the village of which tribe?
A. Kol
B. Sahariya
C. Pinaka
D. Korku
Answer:A
Explanation: The Panchayat of Kols is called as Gohiya, the head of
the village of Kols is called Mahato or Choudhary.

Q79.Gyarasibai tribal activist belongs to which tribe?

A. Bhariya
B. Sahariya
C. Bhil
D. Gond
Answer:B
Explanation: GyarsiBaiSahariya was a community activist and local
NGO worker. She was from Faldi village of Kishanganj block of
Baran district. She worked with MahilaJagrutManch, a local non-
government organization, to organise women in villages. She
mobilised sahariyas to fight for their dues under public ration system.
She encouraged sahariyas to join campaign for Right to information
and employment guarantee.

Q80.Taadi is a famous drink of which tribe?

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A. Baiga
B. Gond
C. Bhariya
D. Bhil
Answer:D
Explanation: Taadi or Toddy is famous alcohol drink of Bhil tribe.
Q81.KheulPata is funeral song sung by which tribe?
A. Gond
B. Binjwar
C. Kol
D. Sahariya
Answer:A
Explanation: KheulPata death song/funeral song is sung by Gond
Tribe.

Q82.Consider the following statement.

1.Lachka is a liquid meal of Korku tribe.
2.Bharnoti is a vernacular language of Bhariya tribe.
3.Bhariya tribe considers Gond as their elder brother.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct?
A. only 1
B. only 3
C. 1 and 3
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Answer:D
Explanation: Lachka is a liquid meal of Korku tribe. Bharnoti is a
vernacular language of Bhariya Tribe. Bhariya considers gonds as
their younger brother. Bhariya considers King Karndev of
Baghelkhand as their ancestor.
Q83.Which of the region is Madhya Pradesh is related to tribal Dance
KolDahka?
A. Malwa
B. Baghelkhand
C. Bundelkhand
D. Narmada valley region
Answer:B
Explanation: KolDahka is a major dance form of kol tribe of Madhya
Pradesh which resides in Baghelkhand region of MP.
Q84.Lahangi and Duldulghodi Dance is major dance form of which
tribe?
A. Bhariya
B. Pardhan
C. Saharia
D. Kairwar
Answer:C
Explanation: The major dance form of Saharia tribe are: Lahang,
Duldulghori, Nrityaragini. Lahangi dance is performed in the month
of Shravan while DuldulGhodi dance is performed on the occasion of
festivals.

Q85.Dhanuk tribe is mainly found in district of Madhya Pradesh?

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A. Bhind
B. Morena
C. Ujjain
D. All of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: Dhanuk tribe is mainly found in Bhind, Morena, Ujjain,
Ratlam, Jhabua, Indore and Satna. They derive their name from the
word Dhanushk , meaning those who keep bow.
Q86.Ramkrishna and Baba Ramdev are chief gods of which tribe?
A. Banjara
B. Pinaka
C. Sour
D. Pao
Answer:A
Explanation: Ramkrishna and Baba Ramdev are the chief gods of
Banjara Tribe. Banjara tribe is influenced by Sikhism.
Q87.As per census 2011, which district of Madhya Pradesh is having
second highest population of Scheduled Tribe?
A. Dhar
B. Jhabua
C. Barwani
D. Chhindwara
Answer:C
Explanation: Top five districts of MP having ST population are:

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Dhar(1222814) Barwani(962145) Jhabua(891818)
Chhindwara(769778) Khargone(730169).

Q88.According to census what is the percentage of Scheduled Tribe

population in Jhabua district?
A. 89%
B. 88%
C. 87%
D. 85.9%
Answer:C
Explanation: Top five districts with highest st population in terms of
percentage:
Alirajpur(89%), Jhabua(87%) Barwani(69.4%) Dindori(64.7%)
Mandla(57.9%).

Q89.Which of the following tribes of Madhya Pradesh Participate in

Bhagoriya festival?
A. Bhil
B. Bhilala
C. Pateliya
D. All of the above
Answer:D
Explanation: The Bhagoria or Bhangoria Festival is celebrated by the
tribal people of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
(originally known as 'Malwa').[1] Tribes who participate include the
Bhil, Bhilala, and Pateliya. The festival takes place in the Badwani,
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and Maharashtra. It has agricultural significance and coincides with
the end of harvesting of crops. It is celebrated for seven days in the
month of March during Holi Festival.
Q90.Which of the tribal people are expert in herbs and shrubs?
A. Gond
B. Baiga
C. Saharia
D. Bhil
Answer:C
Explanation: Saharia people tribe are expert in herbs and shrubs
which they collect from forest and sell them and it is their chief
economic activity.
Q91.Consider the following statement about Indira Gandhi National
Tribal University.
1.The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak has been
established by an Act of the Parliament of India, Indira Gandhi
National Tribal University Act, 2007.
2.The first regional campus of this university is opened at Ranchi.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Answer:A
Explanation:Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak,
Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, India was established through an
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2007, by Government of India. The Regional Campus of the
University is at Manipur. As the jurisdiction of the university extends
to the whole country, it has a plan to open centres in tribal dominated
states for which proposals are under way according to the Act of the
University. Acting accordingly, the opened the first regional campus
of University at Manipur on 09.09.2009.
Q92.Vanya Publication was founded in which year?
A. 1978
B. 1979
C. 1980
D. 1982
Answer:C
Explanation: Vanya Publication was founded in the year 1980, as a
welfare undertaking of the Government of MP, Department of Tribal,
Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes. Vanya has been
registered by the Madhya Pradesh Firms and Societies, MP, Bhopal.

Q93.In which year Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

was established?
A. 1961
B. 1975
C. 1986
D. 1999
Answer:D
Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, a branch of Government
of India, looks after the affairs of the tribal communities in India. The
ministry was set up in 1999 after the bifurcation of Ministry of Social

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Justice and Empowerment (IndiA. to have a more focused approach
on the integrated socio-economic development of the Scheduled
Tribes (STs), the most underprivileged of the Indian Society.
Q94.Saur tribe is mainly found in?
A. Sagar
B. Seoni
C. Shajapur
D. Barwani
Answer:A
Explanation: Saur tribe is mainly found in Sagar, Tikamgarh,
Chhattarpur, Damoh, Panna, Raisen and Hoshangabad districts of
Madhya Pradesh. They worship Bhavani.
Q95.According to Census 2011, how much percentage of tribal
population of Madhya Pradesh resides in Urban areas?
A. 5.3%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.2%
Answer:B
Explanation: According to Census 2011, the tribal population of MP
is 15316784, which is 21.09% of the total population of the state. In
MP only 10.40 Lakh tribals resides in urban areas which if only 6.8%
of the total tribal population in the state.
Q96.Resting place(samadhi)of Tantyabhill is located in which district
of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Khandwa
B. Dhar

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C. Indore
D. Jhabua
Answer:C
Explanation: The resting place of Tantya Bhil is situated in
Patalpani(Indore).
Q97.Recently died famous Pithora artist PhemaFatyawas related to
which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Bhil
B.Baiga
C. Gond
D.Bhariya
Answer:A
Explanation: PhemaFatya ,famouspithora artist was related to Bhil
Tribe of Madhya Pradesh. He was born in Chandrasekhar Azad
Nagar, Alirajpur.

Q98.In which year Karma Dance made its way to the Guinness Book
of Record?
A. March 2016
B. April 2016
C. March 2017
D. April 2017
Answer:B
Explanation: The largest Karma Naach dance is 3049 participants,
achieved by District Administration Mandla (IndiA., in Madhya
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of the Gond tribes, 3,049 people took part in the largest Karma Naach
dance held in April this year which was uploaded on the website of
Guinness World Records. Organised by district administration of
Mandla, the participants formed 61 large circles of 50 people and
performed the traditional tribal dance. In accordance with the
Guinness World Records guidelines, the choreographed Karma Naach
dance continued for a minimum of five minutes.
Q99.Hunting is the literal meaning of which tribe?
A. Bhil
B. Pardhi
C. Gond
D. Kol
Answer:B
Explanation: Pardhi is a word of Marathi language which meAnswer:
Hunting. The Pardhi tribe resides in Bhopal, Raisen, Guna, Sehore
districts of Madhya Pradesh. This tribe is proficient in hunting wild
animals.

Q100.A Wooden memorial pillar called Munda is established by

which tribe?
A. Bhil
B. Baiga
C. Korku
D.Kol
Answer:C

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