5.Understanding Marginalisation

Question 1

What does the term ‘Adivasis’ literally mean?

Answer 1

Original inhabitants

Question 2

Which of the following is the largest Adivasi language in terms of the number of speakers?

Answer 2

Santhali

Question 3

What influence do Adivasi religions have on the mainstream religions?

Answer 3

nfluenced the Jagannath cult, Shakti, and Tantric traditions

Question 4

Which resource did Adivasis provide that was crucial for the imperial armies?

Answer 4

Elephants

Question 5

How did Adivasis contribute to the development of empires and settled civilizations in India?

Answer 5

By providing forest resources like metal ores, timber, and medicinal herbs

Question 6

Which Adivasi community strongly resisted a proposed mine in Niyamgiri Hill in Odisha?

Answer 6

Dongarria Konds

Question 6

What led to the decline of Adivasis’ control over their traditional forest territories?

Answer 6

Economic changes, forest policies, and political force by the State and private industry

Question 7

: What is one of the primary reasons for the clearing of forest lands where Adivasis lived?

Answer 7

Timber extraction, agriculture, and industry

Question 8

Why does the Indian Constitution provide safeguards to religious and linguistic minorities?

Answer 8

To protect them from cultural domination and discrimination

Question 9

What does the term “minority” refer to, beyond just numerical representation?

Answer 9

Issues of power, access to resources, and social dimensions

Question 10

According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of India’s population is made up of Muslims?

Answer 10

14.2%

Question 11

: What was the purpose of setting up the committee chaired by Justice Rajindar Sachar in 2005?

Answer 11

To examine the socio-economic and educational status of Muslims in India