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SURABHI YADAVAIR 14· 2025

Question Q.18GS1GS1

The richness and diversity of Indian society find vivid expression in the unique culture of its tribal communities. Elucidate.

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Introduction

Tribal constitute 8.6% of our population (Census 2011) and represent unique mosaic of ethnic in India.

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Main Body

Tribal constitute 8.6% of our population (Census 2011) & Represent unique mosaic of ethnic in India.

Richness & Diversity of Tribal culture:

1Multilingual society as opposed to traditional patrilineal structure [eg] Khasi tribe pay bride price for loss of female labour to family.
2Celebrate Nature in its Raw Form. [eg] Chipko Movement in Uttarakhand.
3Idea of tattooing their body as [cultural identity]
4Following [Bond system] of society prevalent during Neolithic period
5Curation of festivals through old methods [eg] Jamshed Mela & Ambazusti Mela - barter system
6Preserving the traditional Art ( [eg] Warli Art in Maharashtra Sahigudi tribe
7Multiple dance forms evolved from tribal. [eg] Multiple forms from tribal
8Multiple languages by tribe [eg] Gond & Bhil tribe have their own languages - sign & symbols & sounds to communicate

Challenges faced by culture of Tribe:

1Changing from National Park approach or Isolation to Assimilation [eg] Sanskritisation of tribes. in Southern states
2Increased State involvement in forest - Initially to counter Naxalism [eg] mobile tower, Internet, PM Jadak Yojana & Awas 1 PM-SHRI schools in Tribal areas.
3Disturbing traditional order [eg] Homogenization of languages. UNESCO report met 50 languages threats with extinction in tribals
4Ways to Preserve + effort:
1Traditional - Vocal for local.
2TRIPEDI to promote tribal products to global level
3Documentation for Preservation.
4Leave them alone approach [eg] Sentinelese Island

Tribal represent one Rich History, effort to preserve their identity keep maintained. [Social Cohesion]

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Conclusion

Tribal represent one Rich History, effort to preserve their identity keep maintained [Social Cohesion]

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  • Quantitative data (8.6%)
  • Specific examples (Khasi tribe, Chipko)
  • Multiple cultural dimensions
  • Diverse examples across domains
  • Specific tribal communities named
  • Addresses preservation challenges
  • Provides actionable solutions
  • International example (UNESCO)
  • Specific scheme mentioned (TRIPEDI)

Topper

SURABHI YADAV

AIR 142025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Tribal Culture and Indian Society

Richness and diversity of tribal culture

Tribal communities and cultural expression

Writing Stats

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