Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one challenge faced by tribal communities in India today.
Describe one way in which tribal culture contributes to Indian society.
Explain the impact of industrialization on tribal communities in India.
Explain the importance of land for tribal communities.
Explain the role of Gram Sabha in protecting tribal rights under PESA.
Explain the term 'Indigenous Communities' in the context of India.
Explain why it is important to protect the languages of tribal communities.
Name any two major tribal communities in India.
Which Act was passed in 2006 to recognize the rights of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes? (1) Right to Education Act (2) Forest Rights Act (3) Wildlife Protection Act (4) Land Acquisition Act
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of the interests of Scheduled Tribes? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 46 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 21
Which government body is responsible for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in India? (1) Ministry of Tribal Affairs (2) Ministry of Home Affairs (3) Ministry of Rural Development (4) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which of the following Acts aims to prevent the alienation of tribal land? (1) Land Acquisition Act (2) Panchayats Act (3) Chotanagpur Tenancy Act (4) Companies Act
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was set up to investigate the conditions of Scheduled Tribes in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a traditional council of elders found in many tribal societies in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a traditional festival celebrated by the Santhal tribe.
Fill in the blank: The ________ tribe is famous for their Warli paintings.
True or False: The Constitution of India guarantees reservation in education and jobs for Scheduled Tribes.
True or False: The Forest Rights Act, 2006 recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities to land and other resources.
True or False: The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
True or False: The term 'Scheduled Areas' refers to regions with a high concentration of tribal population.
