Q11. The Damor tribe of Rajasthan is heavily influenced by the culture of neighboring Gujarat and is primarily concentrated in the Simalwara Panchayat Samiti of which district?
Tribes of Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
12 RAS Prelims MCQs on the tribes of Rajasthan cover their share of the population, regions, fairs and social institutions. The Bhil, Garasia and Damor tribes, the Baneshwar fair, the Helru cooperative and the Pal settlement are asked, and the explanations give the meaning of each term.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
Showing 11–12 of 12 questions
Q12. In the socio-cultural context of the Bhil tribe, what does the term ‘Pal’ refer to?
Explanation
In the traditional social organization of the Bhil tribe, residential settlements are categorized based on their size and structure. The term Pal refers to a large village or a collection of multiple small hamlets situated in the hilly or forested terrains. These settlements are often led by a headman and serve as the primary units for social and administrative activities.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 11 | (d) Dungarpur |
| 12 | (c) A large village or a cluster of several hamlets |
Key facts from Tribes of Rajasthan
- The Scheduled Tribes make up about 13.5 per cent of the population of Rajasthan (2011 Census).
- The Baneshwar Fair, called the Kumbh of the tribals, is held in the Dungarpur district.
- The Garasia immerse the ashes of the dead in Nakki Lake at Mount Abu.
- Helru is a cooperative system of mutual help among the Garasia in agriculture and building.
- The Damor tribe, influenced by Gujarat’s culture, lives mainly in the Dungarpur area.
- In Bhil society a Pal is a large village or a cluster of hamlets.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Tribes of Rajasthan?
This page has 12 practice MCQs on Tribes of Rajasthan (Rajasthan Geography). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Where is the Baneshwar Fair held?
In the Dungarpur district, at the confluence of the Som, Mahi and Jakham rivers. It is called the Kumbh of the tribals and is attended by Bhils and other tribes from Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
What is a Pal in Bhil society?
A large village or a cluster of several hamlets. The Bhil settlements are scattered among the hills, and the Pal is the basic unit of their social organisation, headed by a Pal head.
What is the Helru?
A cooperative system of the Garasia tribe designed to help members with agriculture and building work. The community gathers to do a task for one family, and the help is returned in turn.