Which tribe is most commonly found in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Bhil
Jhabua district, in the westernmost agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh, has a high concentration of tribal population, mostly Bhils.
NCERT (2025-26): “A Case Study … Jhabua district is located in the westernmost agro-climatic zone in Madhya Pradesh. It is, in fact, one of the five most backward districts of the country. It is characterised by high concentration of tribal population (mostly Bhils). The people suffer due to poverty which has been accentuated by the high rate of resource degradation, both forest and land. The watershed management programmes funded by both the ministries of ‘Rural Development’ and ‘Agriculture’, Government of India, have been successfully implemented in Jhabua district which has gone a long way in preventing land degradation and improving soil quality.…” |