Nomadic Tribes in India and around World is important part of current affairs and UPSC Preparation. Previous Year Question (PYQ) papers are invaluable resources for aspirants preparing for competitive exams like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. In this article we present important PYQ on Nomadic Tribes.
PYQ on Nomadic Tribes
Q- Consider the following pairs: (2016)
Community sometimes in the affairs of mentioned in the news
- Kurd : Bangladesh
- Madhesi : Nepal
- Rohingya : Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer- Option C
EXPLANATION
Kurds are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group primarily located in the Middle East.
They inhabit a mountainous region spanning the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Armenia. Despite being the fourth-largest ethnic group in the Middle East, they have never established a permanent nation-state of their own.
Madhesis have been in the spotlight for advocating for greater representation in the Nepalese constitution. Also known as Teraibasi Nepali, the Madhesi are an indigenous ethnic group native to the Madhesh plains in southern Nepal, within the Terai region of South Asia.
Rohingyas are an ethnic group, mostly Muslim, residing in Myanmar’s Rakhine province. Despite this, many of their adversaries refuse to recognize them as a distinct ethnic group.
Q- With reference to ‘Changpa Community of India, consider the following statement: (2014)
- They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
- They rear the Pashmina goats that yield fine wool.
- They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer- Option B
EXPLANATION
Statement 1: Incorrect. The Changpa are a semi-nomadic Tibetan ethnic group primarily located in the Changtang region of Ladakh and parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Statement 2: Correct. The Changpa people are renowned for rearing Changra goats, which produce the highly prized Pashmina (Cashmere) fiber.
Statement 3: Correct. In 1989, the Changpa community was officially recognized as Scheduled Tribes.
Q- Consider the following pairs- (2013)
| Tribe | State |
| 1. Limboo (Limbu) | Sikkim |
| 2. Karbi | Himachal Pradesh |
| 3. Dongaria | Odisha |
| 4. Bonda | Tamil Nadu |
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer- Option A
EXPLANATION
Identifying Dongaria as being from Odisha is straightforward since the Dongaria Kondh tribe gained attention due to their involvement in the POSCO project.
The Karbi tribe is associated with Assam, as they protested for a separate state called Karbi Anglong. Bonda is recognized as one of the most ancient tribal groups in Odisha.
The Tamang and Limbu communities of Sikkim have been classified under the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
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