Question

What percentage of tribal people live in the forests of Andhra Pradesh?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%

Answer 1

Hint: The development of the backward communities in India has taken a major turn. The government is trying to provide several amenities to the tribal groups for their welfare. The ethnic composition of the tribes in Andhra Pradesh vary a lot.

Complete answer: Previously all the tribes lived in the forests since they depended on the forests for their livelihoods. In Andhra Pradesh almost 60% of the tribes live in forests. They carry out agriculture and other related activities.Other than the commercial variability of sal, teak and sandalwoods, these forests are the home to a majority of scheduled tribes.One of the main tribes in Andhra Pradesh are the Chencus who are found in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa and Karnataka. They are of aborinal origin and survive by hunting and gathering.They speak the Chenchu language which is a part of the Dravidian language family. They specialise in selling forest products to the non-tribal people. The 1971 census report states that the tribes mainly live in the countryside and practiced agriculture. Forests are the main source of livelihood for them.

Hence, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: There are twelve tribes in Andhra Pradesh Bodo,Gadaba,Bondo Poraja, Dongaria Khonds.Health conditions among these communities have increased at a slow pace.The term ‘Scheduled tribes’ first appeared in the Indian Constitution in the Article 366 section 25.Article 342 lays down the guidelines for the specification of of Scheduled Tribes.