100. What is the typical formation of Santhal dance?
[SSC GD Constable, 31 May 2026, Shift 1]
(A)Solo dance by women
(B)Group dance in a circular or line formation involving both men and women
(C)Martial dance with swords
(D)Dance performed sitting down
Answer: (B) Group dance in a circular or line formation involving both men and women
Explanation: Santhal dance is characteristically communal, involving coordinated steps in linked lines or circles. Men and women participate in celebrations associated with agrarian and community life. Such formations express cooperation and collective identity among the Santhal people of eastern India.
99. Nongkrem dance is associated with which Indian state or Union Territory?
[SSC GD Constable, 29 May 2026, Shift 1]
(A)Gujarat
(B)Meghalaya
(C)West Bengal
(D)Ladakh
Answer: (B) Meghalaya
Explanation: The Nongkrem ceremony belongs to the Khasi cultural tradition of Meghalaya. It is observed at Smit and includes formal ritual dances and thanksgiving for community welfare and agricultural prosperity. The Khasi are well known for their matrilineal descent practices.
98. Which state hosted the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, held from 25 March to 3 April 2026?
[RRB Group D, 3 August 2026, Shift 2]
(A)Chhattisgarh
(B)Haryana
(C)West Bengal
(D)Punjab
Answer: (A) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh hosted the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games in 2026. The event offered sporting opportunities to athletes from tribal communities and promoted wider participation. It is a sports-current-affairs PYQ linked to tribal development rather than a question about a traditional tribe.
97. Which state topped the medal tally at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games concluded in April 2026?
[RRB Group D, 18 August 2026, Shift 3]
(A)Uttar Pradesh
(B)Himachal Pradesh
(C)Karnataka
(D)Haryana
Answer: (C) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka was listed as the overall medal-tally leader of the inaugural 2026 event. The question connects sports results with national recognition of tribal athletes. Medal standings are event-specific facts and should not be confused with demographic rankings of Scheduled Tribes.
96. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs partnered with which organisation in 2025 to support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Chhattisgarh?
[RRB Group D, 8 January 2026, Shift 2]
(A)Steel Authority of India Limited
(B)National Thermal Power Corporation
(C)Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
(D)Coal India Limited
Answer: (D) Coal India Limited
Explanation: Coal India Limited partnered with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for support to Eklavya Model Residential Schools. EMRS institutions seek to improve residential schooling access for Scheduled Tribe students, particularly in geographically remote districts where educational infrastructure can be limited.
95. In which traditional month is the Santhal agricultural festival Erok Sim principally observed?
[Delhi Police Head Constable, 9 January 2026, Shift 3]
(A)Bhadrapada
(B)Jyeshtha
(C)Asarh
(D)Pausha
Answer: (C) Asarh
Explanation: Erok Sim is connected with the beginning of sowing in the Santhal agricultural cycle. Asarh corresponds broadly to the monsoon arrival in June and July. Its timing helps distinguish this festival from post-harvest celebrations such as Magh Sim.
94. The Santhal Rebellion of 1855–56 principally occurred in which present-day Indian state?
[OSSC CGLRE Mains, 8 July 2026]
(A)Chhattisgarh
(B)West Bengal
(C)Jharkhand
(D)Odisha
Answer: (C) Jharkhand
Explanation: The Santhal Hool was concentrated around Damin-i-koh and the Santhal Pargana, predominantly in present-day Jharkhand. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu became leading figures in resistance to colonial revenue practices, oppressive landlords and moneylenders. Neighbouring areas were also affected.
93. Match the communities Maasai, Semai, Bushmen and Maori
with East Africa, Malaysia, Kalahari and New Zealand respectively.
Which matching is correct?
[UPPSC LT Grade Assistant Teacher, 6 December 2025, Shift 1]
(A)Maasai–Kalahari; Semai–East Africa; Bushmen–Malaysia; Maori–New Zealand
(B)Maasai–Kalahari; Semai–New Zealand; Bushmen–East Africa; Maori–Malaysia
(C)Maasai–East Africa; Semai–New Zealand; Bushmen–Kalahari; Maori–Malaysia
(D)Maasai–East Africa; Semai–Malaysia; Bushmen–Kalahari; Maori–New Zealand
Answer: (D) Maasai–East Africa; Semai–Malaysia; Bushmen–Kalahari; Maori–New Zealand
Explanation: The Maasai are pastoralists of Kenya and Tanzania; the Semai live in Malaysia; the San, often called Bushmen, are associated with southern Africa and the Kalahari; and Maori are indigenous to New Zealand. The answer matches each community with its traditional region.
92. Which Article authorises the President to specify Scheduled Tribes for a state or Union Territory?
[RRB NTPC UG CBT-I, 4 September 2025, Shift 1]
(A)Article 342
(B)Article 343
(C)Article 336
(D)Article 340
Answer: (A) Article 342
Explanation: Article 342 governs specification of Scheduled Tribes. The President issues the initial notification after consultation with the concerned Governor in a state. Subsequent inclusion or exclusion from the notified list can be made by Parliament through legislation.
91. Which of the following is NOT a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group of Madhya Pradesh?
[MPPSC State Service Prelims, 16 February 2025]
(A)Saharia
(B)Baiga
(C)Bharia
(D)Asur
Answer: (D) Asur
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh identifies Baiga, Bharia and Saharia among its Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Asur is associated with PVTG recognition in eastern India, notably Jharkhand, but is not one of Madhya Pradesh’s three recognised groups.