Question

Select the correct statements related to tribal communities in India:
A. Gonds, Bhils, Santhals, Oraons, Minas and Mundas are some of the biggest tribal groups in India.
B. All tribal groups are matrilocal and matrilineal.
C. TRIFED is one of the salient programmes run by Government of India for tribal development.
D. The total tribal population according to Census 2011 is 32.3% in India.
E. Maharashtra, Kerala and Gujarat have recorded zero tribal population inhabiting in these states. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B Only
• B. A and C Only
• C. B and C Only
• D. D and E Only

Hint:

TRIFED works for marketing and development of tribal products and communities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
India has a large tribal population with diverse cultures, traditions, and development programmes.

Step 1:
Gonds, Bhils, Santhals, Oraons, Minas, and Mundas are among the major tribal communities of India. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Not all tribal groups are matrilineal or matrilocal; many tribal societies are patrilineal. \[ B \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 3:
TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) works for tribal welfare and development. \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
According to Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes constitute about 8.6% of India's population, not 32.3%. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5:
States such as Maharashtra, Kerala, and Gujarat do have tribal populations. \[ E \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 6:
Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A \text{ and } C \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(2) A and C Only}} \]