Question

Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds, and Asurs tribal groups?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Jharkhand

Answer 1

Hint: It is an eastern state, formed in 2000, also shares its borders with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The state is also known as the land of forests.

Complete answer: An eastern state of India, Jharkhand, is also known as the land of forests. The state is also the home of thirty-two scheduled tribes.
 Only 18 tribes were mentioned in 1872. More than four Semi-Hindu tribes were added in 1931 and the numbers raised from 18 to 26. Tribes like Baga, Bedia, etc were added in the 1941 census, taking the tally to 30. On June 8, 2003, Kanwar and Kol were added and the number of Schedule tribes rose to 32.
A wide range of festivals is celebrated by the tribal groups of Jharkhand like Sarhul, a festival celebrated during the spring season. The people worship the village, the protector of the tribes.
Munda people of eastern India celebrate the Mage Porob. The Munda people now follow the Birsa Dharam and followers of this religion do not celebrate the Mage Porob festival.
The prominent tribal groups of Jharkhand are Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds, Asurs.
While talking about the other options,
A. Abhuj Maria, Muria, Halbaa, Dhurvaa, etc are the major tribes of Chhattisgarh.
B. In Andhra Pradesh, the primitive tribal groups are Chenchu, Dongaria Khonds, Kolam, Konda Savaras, etc.
C. Bhil, Katkari, Warli, Kokni, etc are the prominent tribal groups of Maharashtra.

Thus the correct option is D.

Note: The overall literacy rate of the scheduled tribes in the state of Jharkhand is gradually increasing but while comparing the figures of Jharkhand are very low to that of the STs at the national level.