30. What does the abbreviation PVTG stand for in Indian tribal administration?
[SSC MTS 2022 cycle, 16 May 2023, Shift 3]
(A)Periodic Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(B)Periodic Various Tribal Groups
(C)Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(D)Particularly Various Tribal Groups
Answer: (C) Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Explanation: PVTG stands for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. It is a subcategory identified among Scheduled Tribes whose communities face severe developmental disadvantages. India recognises 75 such groups, and special schemes seek to improve access to basic services and resources.
29. Which among Dang, Toda, Badaga and Irula is NOT predominantly a South Indian community?
[SSC MTS 2022 cycle, 16 June 2023, Shift 2]
(A)Dang
(B)Toda
(C)Badaga
(D)Irula
Answer: (A) Dang
Explanation: Dang is associated primarily with Gujarat in western India. Toda, Badaga and Irula communities are linked with Tamil Nadu and the Nilgiri region, though their precise social and legal classifications vary. Geographic association is the focus of the question.
28. Which listed tribal language belongs to the Indo-European language family?
[SSC MTS 2022 cycle, 19 June 2023, Shift 1]
(A)Korwa
(B)Bhili
(C)Gondi
(D)Garo
Answer: (B) Bhili
Explanation: Bhili belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European family and is spoken by Bhil communities. Gondi is Dravidian, while Garo is Tibeto-Burman. Korwa varieties are associated with a different linguistic grouping. The item tests language-family classification.
27. The Garo community is primarily associated with which region of India?
[SSC MTS 2022 cycle, 12 May 2023, Shift 2]
(A)Western
(B)Southern
(C)North-eastern
(D)South-western
Answer: (C) North-eastern
Explanation: Garos predominantly inhabit Meghalaya’s Garo Hills and adjoining northeastern areas. Their language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family, and matrilineal descent is a prominent cultural feature. The community also has populations outside India, particularly in Bangladesh.
26. Who were Bedouins in historical descriptions of Arabian society?
[KVS PGT History, 18 February 2023, Shift 1]
(A)Military commanders
(B)Horse traders
(C)Camel nomads
(D)Settled agriculturalists
Answer: (C) Camel nomads
Explanation: Bedouins are traditionally pastoral Arab groups associated with desert environments in Arabia and neighbouring regions. Camels and other livestock were vital to mobility and livelihood. The term refers to a diverse range of communities rather than one uniform ethnic tribe.
25. Which of these is identified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in Karnataka?
[Karnataka Police Sub-Inspector, 8 January 2023]
(A)Kadu Kuruba
(B)Jenu Kuruba
(C)Hasalaru
(D)Soligaru
Answer: (B) Jenu Kuruba
Explanation: Jenu Kuruba is a recognised PVTG community in Karnataka. The name is associated with honey collection, although present-day occupations are diverse. PVTG designation highlights specific vulnerabilities and is not synonymous with the broader constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes.
24. Which listed communities were included in Scheduled Tribe recognition measures in 2022: Narikoravan, Hattee, Kadu Kuruba, Kapu?
[SSC CGL Tier II 2022 cycle, held 3 March 2023]
(A)Narikoravan, Hattee and Kadu Kuruba only
(B)Hattee, Kadu Kuruba and Kapu only
(C)Narikoravan and Kapu only
(D)All four
Answer: (A) Narikoravan, Hattee and Kadu Kuruba only
Explanation: Parliament considered or enacted state-specific Scheduled Tribe amendments affecting Narikoravan and related Tamil Nadu communities, Hattee in Himachal Pradesh and Kadu Kuruba terminology in Karnataka. Kapu was not among the listed inclusions in this question.
23. Which of these is among India’s largest tribal communities according to Census 2011?
[Delhi Police Constable, 22 November 2023, Shift 1]
(A)Kodava
(B)Bhil
(C)Khasi
(D)Bhutia
Answer: (B) Bhil
Explanation: Bhil is among the numerically largest Scheduled Tribe communities in India, with especially large populations in western and central states. Comparisons should be based on the same census year and nationwide totals, not a count restricted to Madhya Pradesh.
22. The Onge community resides in which Union Territory?
[RRB NTPC CBT II, June 2022]
(A)Puducherry
(B)Delhi
(C)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(D)Lakshadweep
Answer: (C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: The Onge are an indigenous people of Little Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They are classified among India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Their small population and restricted island habitat make protection of traditional rights especially important.
21. Wangala, known as a harvest celebration of the Garo people, is chiefly observed in which state?
[RRB NTPC CBT II, June 2022]
(A)Meghalaya
(B)Ladakh
(C)Himachal Pradesh
(D)Uttarakhand
Answer: (A) Meghalaya
Explanation: Wangala is widely called the Hundred Drums Festival. Garo communities mark the harvest and honour their traditional deity associated with crops. The celebration includes rhythmic drumming, dance and traditional attire, particularly in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region.
