Question

The Gond community belongs to which of the following states?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Gujarat

Answer 1

Hint: The Gond community are the largest groups of tribals in the world. They are an ethnic group of India. They speak in Gondi language.

Complete answer: The Gond Community is found in Chhattisgarh and several other states in India. They are divided into four categories:
1. Raj Gonds
2. Madia Gonds
3. Dhurve Gonde
4. Khatulwar Gonds
The Gonds believe that aim, water and earth are all administered by God. Kodo and Kutki are their staple food. The consumption of rice is reserved for special occasions. The language they speak is called Gondi which belongs to the Dravidian family. ‘Gond’ means ‘hill people’. The dynasties of the Gond ruled in four kingdoms. They are Garha-Mandala, Deogarh, Chanda and Kherla. They were defeated by the Marathas, who seized their lands. The Pardhans are professional storytellers who tell the story of Gond legends and myths. The storyteller tells how the Gonds were abandoned by their mothers when they were born and how Goddess Parvati rescued them. This consists of a very rich oral history and tradition. The Gonds worship a god called Baradeo and Parsa Pen is one of the most significant parts of their religion.
Option A is the correct answer.

Note: The Gonds have been placed in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Today they suffer a lot of hardships both socially and economically. They have been given special status because they need economic help and to be recognized in mainstream society without discrimination.