Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities
Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity
Tribal Rights and Indigenous Communities starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of mining activities on tribal communities.
Describe the role of Gram Sabha in the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Describe the role of traditional knowledge in the lives of tribal communities.
Discuss the importance of preserving tribal languages and culture.
Discuss the role of NGOs in promoting tribal rights and welfare.
Explain the concept of 'community rights' under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.
Explain the concept of 'Scheduled Areas' as per the Indian Constitution.
Explain the impact of displacement due to development projects on tribal communities.
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is applicable to which region? (1) North-Eastern States (2) Southern States (3) Western States (4) Union Territories
Which Act provides for the prevention of atrocities against Scheduled Tribes? (1) Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (2) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (3) Forest Rights Act, 2006 (4) Right to Education Act, 2009
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of the interests of Scheduled Tribes? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 46 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 21
Which of the following is a challenge in the implementation of tribal rights in India? (1) Lack of awareness (2) Bureaucratic delays (3) Encroachment by non-tribals (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The ________ Commission was set up in 1960 to examine the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a traditional council of elders found in many tribal communities in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a tribal festival celebrated by the Santhal community.
Fill in the blank: The ________ tribe is known for its traditional bamboo dance in Mizoram.
State True or False: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was established by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
State True or False: The PESA Act gives Gram Sabhas the power to approve development plans in Scheduled Areas.
State True or False: The term 'Adivasi' is commonly used to refer to tribal people in India.
True or False: The Forest Rights Act, 2006 recognizes the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities to land and other resources.
