Question

Which of the following belongs to the Khonds tribe?
A. Kutia
B. Plain dwelling Khonds
C. Both A and B
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint:Khonds is a tribal community in India. They are the hunter gatherers who are divided into two categories: hill dwelling khonds and plain dwelling khonds. They are designated as scheduled tribes in states like Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
Kutia- The khonds who live in hill top valleys are known as Kutia khonds. Therefore, this term belongs to the khond tribe.
Plain dwelling Khonds- Khonds residing in the plain areas are called the desia khonds. They are plain dwelling khonds. Therefore, this belongs to the Khond tribe.
Both A and B- Since both the options A and B are valid, therefore this is the correct option.
None of these- We have concluded our answer in option C. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:Khonds are identified by their clan and usually possess large tracts of fertile land. But still as a symbol of ownership of forest and to symbolise connection with the forest, they practice hunting, gathering and slash-and-burn agriculture or swidden cultivation. Khonds speak the Kui and Kuvi languages and write in Odia script. However, due to development interventions in a lot of aspects of lifestyle they are forced to adapt the modern way of life in many ways.