Which of the following statements about tribal identity today are correct?
(A) Forced incorporation has affected tribal culture and society as much as the economy.
(B) Tribal identities today rest mainly on primordial characteristics.
(C) Many tribal identities centre on resistance to the non-tribal world.
(D) A tribal educated middle class is most visible in central India.
(E) Statehood for Jharkhand and Chattisgarh was achieved after a long struggle.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, C and E only
(A) Forced incorporation has affected tribal culture and society as much as the economy. — Correct. Forced incorporation into mainstream processes has affected tribal culture and society as much as the tribal economy.
(B) Tribal identities today rest mainly on primordial characteristics. — Incorrect. Tribal identities today are formed by the process of interaction with the mainstream. Ancient traits peculiar to tribes are rejected as their main basis.
(C) Many tribal identities centre on resistance to the non-tribal world. — Correct. Interaction with the mainstream has mostly been on unfavourable terms, so many tribal identities centre on resistance to the non-tribal world.
(D) A tribal educated middle class is most visible in central India. — Incorrect. The tribal educated middle class is most visible in the North-eastern states. It is only now beginning to appear in the rest of the country.
(E) Statehood for Jharkhand and Chattisgarh was achieved after a long struggle. — Correct. Jharkhand and Chattisgarh won statehood after a long struggle. This success is still held back by continuing problems.
NCERT (2026-27): “Tribal Identity Today “The positive impact of successes – such as the achievement of statehood for Jharkhand and Chattisgarh after a long struggle – is moderated by continuing problems. Many of the states of the North-East, for example, have been living for decades under special laws that limit the civil liberties of citizens.” “Another significant development is the gradual emergence of an educated middle class among tribal communities. Most visible in the North-eastern states, this is now a segment beginning to be seen in the rest of the country as well, particularly among members of the larger tribal communities. …” |