Question Q.18GS1GS1
The richness and diversity of Indian society find vivid expression in the unique culture of its tribal communities. Elucidate.
Introduction
Indian society is a grand salad bowl of different cultures, tribes, languages, religions, customs and communities.
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Main Body
This richness of this diversity is visible in cultures of tribal communities which are very different from mainstream population:
1Matrilineal system of Garo, Khasi, Santia tribes; inheritance by youngest daughter, matrilocal families.
2Environmentalism: strong dependence of tribal communities on forest, sacred groves preservation → sustainable living
of tribal communities on forest, sacred groves preservationsustainable living.
3Collectivism: collective ownership of resources, strong affinity to among tribal groups
4Absence of written religious scripture: different kind of spiritualism compared to rest Hindus, Muslims, Christians.
5Absence of caste / class division / social hierarchy
6Oral education, no formal education.
Threats faced to culturedeforestation, burden of displacement, declining population, poor health & educational outcomes, ex. AWGs.
Steps taken by government to preserve their unique culture
National commission for ST
Schedule 5 & schedule 6 areas: asymmetric federalism
PM NVG mission: to arrest their declining population.
Vam Yojne: marketing of tribal products through TRIFED.
SC & ST prevention of atrocities act.
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Conclusion
Indian tribals exhibit a unique culture. The threat to their practices and culture can be reduced by the above steps taken by the government.
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Topper
Ritu Goyal
AIR 223
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Indian Society
Tribal Communities
Cultural diversity in tribal communities
Writing Stats
210
Total words
13
Paragraphs
Descriptive and sociological
Tone