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SURAMYA SHARMAAIR 359· 2025

Question Q.18GS1GS1

How richness and diversity of Indian society find vivid expression in the unique culture of its tribal Communities. Elaborate.

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Introduction

Tribal communities in India signify the diversity of Indian cultural landscape with each tribe having its own vibrant lifestyle.

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Main Body

Tribal communities in India signify the diversity of Indian cultural landscape with each tribe having its own Vibrantse vie' (way of living).

Diversity of Indian society Vivid expression: tribal castes communities

1Celebration of festivals eg. Harvest festivals like Shumai in churched.
2Dances, songs etc add to uniqueness eg. Poro songs and dancers like Kikiller, etc.
3Folklore and story killing through unique customs. eg. Dramas like Jitrah.
4Art form like MURAL PAINTINGS eg. Madhubani art is Mithila.

(4,H) art form like MURAL PAINTINGS eg. Madhubani art is Mithila.

5Native based traditions highlighted. eg. Sacred groves like Oraons (Rajabhanpura mentioned)
6Jewelry of attire, clothing, etc eg. Bamboo as culinary aspects of Minahali Pradesh tribes.
7Environment Preservation save of 'Biophilia' - eg. Kuttimayalan
8Unique economics → handicraft heritage, prized. eg. Idris Mithile design works on cloths. → bamboo-band aids →distribution
9Societal norms like divinity eg. matrimonial societies of Khan TRIBES
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Diagram

Map showing tribal communities of India with regions marked including Himalayan, Meger, Baiga, Khond, Dongriakol, Kuttimayalam and Santhals

  • Good integration of specific examples
  • Use of map to show geographic distribution
  • Connects diversity to culture expression
  • Diverse examples across different cultural expressions
  • Connects culture to economics through handicrafts
  • Shows environmental consciousness of tribal communities

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SURAMYA SHARMA

AIR 3592025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Diversity of India and Tribal Communities

Tribal Culture Expression and Societal Diversity

Writing Stats

175

Total words

11

Paragraphs

Cultural and descriptive

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