Tribes & Culture — Set 13
Jharkhand GK · जनजातियां और संस्कृति · Questions 121–130 of 160
The traditional 'Sarna' flag colour is generally which colour?
Correct Answer: B. Green (representing nature and sacred grove)
The Sarna religion's symbolic colour is generally green, representing nature, forests, and the sacred Jaher (sacred grove) that is central to Sarna worship. Sarna followers display green flags at their places of worship. The green colour symbolises the deep connection between Sarna believers and the natural world.
The Jharkhand tribe 'Birhor' is known for making which product from forest vines?
Correct Answer: B. Ropes and rope products (shikari ropes for hunting)
The Birhor tribe is traditionally known for making ropes from forest vines and creepers, and their name itself may derive from 'bir' (forest) and 'hor' (man). They use these ropes for their own use and trade them for grain and other necessities. The Birhors are nomadic hunters and rope-makers who are now being settled by the government through special welfare programmes.
Which annual tribal fair in Ranchi celebrates the Jharkhand state's tribal heritage on November 15?
Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand Mahotsav (Adimahotsav/tribal cultural fair)
November 15 (Jharkhand Statehood Day/Birsa Munda's birth anniversary) is celebrated with Jharkhand Mahotsav featuring tribal cultural programmes, handicrafts exhibitions, and folk performances. The Adi Mahotsav (Tribal Cultural Festival) organised by TRIFED also brings tribal cultures together. These events showcase the diverse tribal heritage of Jharkhand's 32 tribal communities.
Jharkhand has 32 recognised scheduled tribes. Which of these is classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
Correct Answer: B. 8 groups (Asur, Birhor, Birhul, Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, Savar)
Jharkhand has 8 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) out of its 32 scheduled tribes: Asur, Birhor, Birhul (Birjia), Korwa, Mal Paharia, Parhaiya, Sauria Paharia, and Savar. These communities are identified by their pre-agricultural technology, declining or stagnant population, extremely low literacy, and subsistence-level economy. Special welfare schemes are implemented for these groups.
The traditional Oraon name for their community is what?
Correct Answer: B. Kurukh/Kurux
The Oraon people call themselves 'Kurukh' (also spelled Kurux or Kurux), which is both the name of their language and their self-designation as a people. The term 'Oraon' is an exonym (name given by outsiders) that has become widely used. The Oraon/Kurukh people are one of the largest tribal groups in Jharkhand, primarily in Ranchi, Lohardaga, and Gumla districts.
How many Scheduled Tribe communities are officially recognised in Jharkhand?
Correct Answer: C. 32
Jharkhand officially recognises 32 Scheduled Tribe communities, making it one of the states with the most diverse tribal populations in India. Of these 32 tribes, 8 are classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The tribal population constitutes approximately 26-28% of Jharkhand's total population.
The 'Mundari Khuntkatti Act' movement sought to protect what tribal right?
Correct Answer: B. Ancestral communal land rights of Munda founding clans
The Mundari Khuntkatti movement was a resistance movement by Munda communities to protect their ancestral communal land (Khuntkatti) from being appropriated by non-tribal landlords and British-imposed revenue systems. Khuntkatti land belonged collectively to Munda clans who first cleared and settled the village. Birsa Munda's Ulgulan movement was partly motivated by the erosion of Khuntkatti rights.
The traditional Santhal house painting called 'Sohrai' is done during which festival season?
Correct Answer: B. Post-harvest (Sohrai festival in autumn/winter)
Sohrai painting is done during the post-harvest Sohrai festival in autumn/winter (typically October-November after paddy harvest). Women paint the inner and outer walls of their mud houses with geometric and naturalistic designs depicting animals, plants, and geometric patterns. The tradition is especially strong in Hazaribagh district where it has received UNESCO heritage recognition.
The 'Sarna' Dharm code demand in the 2021 Census refers to what?
Correct Answer: A. Demand for a separate religious code for Sarna followers in Census
The Sarna Dharm code demand refers to the request by tribal communities to have a separate religious category 'Sarna' in the Census of India, distinct from Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and other existing codes. Currently, many tribal followers of Sarna are counted under 'Other religions and persuasions' or mistakenly as Hindu. The Jharkhand Assembly passed a resolution in 2020 supporting a separate Sarna code.
Which museum in Ranchi is dedicated to displaying Jharkhand tribal culture and heritage?
Correct Answer: B. Jharkhand Tribal Museum (near Dhurwa)
The Jharkhand Tribal Museum (also called the Tribal Research and Training Institute Museum) in Ranchi is dedicated to displaying the culture, art, and heritage of Jharkhand's tribal communities. It houses exhibits on traditional tools, instruments, costumes, jewellery, and artefacts of various tribes. The museum is an important resource for research on Jharkhand's tribal heritage.