List of top Sociology Questions on Tribal Society

Explain the historical development of the concept of tribe.
What is a key reason for marriage by capture in tribal communities?
What must a young man prove in marriage by trial?
Source Based / Case Based Questions. I. Source Based Question.
Tribal marriages in India are diverse, showcasing unique ways of acquiring mates, governed by cultural norms. Marriage by Capture involves ceremonial or forceful methods, often due to familial or community restrictions or inability to pay a bride price. Marriage by trial tests a young man's courage in a competition, granting him the right to choose a bride if he wins. Marriage by exchange avoids bride price by exchanging sisters between families. Marriage by service requires the groom to work for the bride's family to offset high bride prices.
Name one tribal marriage practice involving a competition.
Which tribal marriage practice avoids paying a bride price by exchanging sisters?
J.H. Hutton called tribals as:
In tribal societies, division of labour is based on:
Mention two features of tribal family.
Throw light on two salient features of tribal religion.
Describe any two taboos prevalent among tribes.
Who had led the 'Santhal revolt'?
In which of the following tribes is the youth organisation known as 'Gitiora'?
Which one of the following is the main characteristic of Tribal society?
Which among the following is not a tribe ?
According to which Article, is there a provision for Tribal Welfare Ministry in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha ?
Identify the permanent traits of tribes from the list provided below:
A. Language
B. Mode of livelihood
C. Region
D. Extent of incorporation into Hindu society
E. Physical characteristics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

किस जनजाति की जनसंख्या निरन्तर गिरती जा रही है ? 
 

किस समाज में हठ विवाह का प्रचलन है ? 
 

निम्न में किसने संथाली ओलचिकी लिपि का आविष्कार किया ? 
 

जनजातियों को किन्हीं दो समस्याओं का वर्णन करें।
 

जनजातियों में बहुपत्नी विवाह के तीन कारणों का वर्णन करें।
 

Arrange the following statements in order of the historical experience of tribal communities in India.
A. In 1991 government data said 75 percent of tribal communities still awaiting rehabilitiation.
B. Attainment of statehood for Jharkhand. and Chhatishgarsh
C. Adivasi lands was repidly acquired for new rising and dam projects
D. Post independance the government monopoly over forests continued.
E. From the late 19th century onwards, government reserved most forest tracts for its own use.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which tribe is matrilineal?