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1. Which of the following States has the largest tribal population in India according to Census 2011?

a. Madhya Pradesh

b. Maharashtra

c. Odisha

d. Rajasthan

 

2. Which Article of the Constitution of India defines "Scheduled Tribes"?

a. Article 341

b. Article 342

c. Article 343

d. Article 244

 

3. The power to specify Scheduled Tribes under Article 342 is vested in:

a. Governor of the State

b. President of India

c. Parliament

d. State Legislature

 

4. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?

a. Fourth Schedule

b. Fifth Schedule

c. Sixth Schedule

d. Ninth Schedule

 

5. Which constitutional provision empowers the Union to appoint a Commission to report on the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes?

a. Article 338

b. Article 339

c. Article 340

d. Article 341

 

6. Which of the following is NOT a major tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Gond

b. Bhil

c. Baiga

d. Khasi

 

7. Which tribe constitutes the largest Scheduled Tribe community in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Baiga

b. Bharia

c. Gond

d. Korku

 

8. The Bhil tribe is predominantly concentrated in which region of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Chambal Region

b. Malwa-Nimar Region

c. Bundelkhand Region

d. Baghelkhand Region

 

9. The Baiga tribe is mainly concentrated in:

a. Balaghat, Dindori and Mandla

b. Gwalior and Morena

c. Ujjain and Dewas

d. Shivpuri and Datia

 

10. The Korku tribe is primarily found in which region of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Chambal

b. Satpura Region (Betul, Khandwa, Burhanpur)

c. Bundelkhand

d. Malwa Plateau

 

11. Which Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) is well known for the Baiga Chak region in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Sahariya

b. Bhil

c. Baiga

d. Gond

 

12. The Sahariya tribe is mainly concentrated in which districts of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Jhabua and Alirajpur

b. Shivpuri and Sheopur

c. Mandla and Dindori

d. Betul and Harda

 

13. Which of the following tribes is recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Gond

b. Bhil

c. Baiga

d. Kol

 

14. The famous Bhagoria festival of Madhya Pradesh is mainly associated with:

a. Gond Tribe

b. Bhil and Bhilala Tribes

c. Baiga Tribe

d. Korku Tribe

 

15. Which tribal dance is traditionally associated with the Gond tribe?

a. Saila Dance

b. Ghoomar

c. Garba

d. Lavani

 

16. Tribal folk literature of Madhya Pradesh is predominantly:

a. Written in Sanskrit manuscripts

b. Oral in nature and transmitted through generations

c. Preserved only in Persian texts

d. Based exclusively on Buddhist literature

 

17. Which constitutional provision provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People (Lok Sabha)?

a. Article 330

b. Article 331

c. Article 332

d. Article 335

 

18. Reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of States is provided under:

a. Article 330

b. Article 332

c. Article 335

d. Article 338A

 

19. Which constitutional article deals with the claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts?

a. Article 335

b. Article 338

c. Article 342

d. Article 244

 

20. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the tribal distribution in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Tribal population is mainly concentrated in the western, southern and south-eastern forested districts.

b. Tribal population is uniformly distributed across all districts.

c. Tribal population is confined only to urban areas.

d. Tribal population is found only in the Chambal region.

 

21. Which of the following tribes of Madhya Pradesh is NOT classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)?

a. Baiga

b. Bharia

c. Sahariya

d. Gond

 

22. How many Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are recognized in Madhya Pradesh?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

 

23. Which of the following is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Kol

b. Korku

c. Bharia

d. Bhilala

 

24. The Bharia tribe is predominantly concentrated in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Chhindwara

b. Dhar

c. Morena

d. Neemuch

 

25. Which PVTG of Madhya Pradesh is primarily concentrated in the Patalkot region?

a. Baiga

b. Bharia

c. Sahariya

d. Gond

 

26. The Sahariya tribe is predominantly associated with which type of geographical region?

a. Dry forest region of north-western Madhya Pradesh

b. Coastal belt

c. Himalayan region

d. Desert region

 

27. Which major tribe of Madhya Pradesh is primarily found in the districts of Jhabua and Alirajpur?

a. Gond

b. Bhil

c. Kol

d. Baiga

 

28. Which tribe is predominantly distributed in Mandla, Dindori, Balaghat and Seoni districts?

a. Gond

b. Sahariya

c. Bharia

d. Bhil

 

29. Which tribe is mainly concentrated in Betul, Harda and Khandwa districts of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Korku

b. Baiga

c. Kol

d. Sahariya

 

30. Which tribe of Madhya Pradesh is also found in significant numbers in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh?

a. Kol

b. Bharia

c. Baiga

d. Korku

 

31. Which Ministry is primarily responsible for tribal welfare at the Union level?

a. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

b. Ministry of Rural Development

c. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

d. Ministry of Home Affairs

 

32. The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) primarily targets:

a. All Scheduled Castes

b. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

c. Urban poor

d. Senior citizens

 

33. PM-JANMAN was launched mainly to:

a. Improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs

b. Promote industrial development

c. Increase exports

d. Develop Smart Cities

 

34. Which scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribe students for higher education?

a. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students

b. PM-KISAN

c. PMAY-U

d. PM Fasal Bima Yojana

 

35. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are established primarily for:

a. Scheduled Tribe students

b. Scheduled Caste students only

c. Minority students only

d. Economically Weaker Section students only

 

36. The primary objective of Eklavya Model Residential Schools is to:

a. Provide quality residential education to tribal children

b. Promote technical education in metropolitan cities

c. Train civil servants

d. Provide vocational education only

 

37. The Van Dhan Vikas Yojana mainly seeks to:

a. Enhance the value addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce collected by tribal communities

b. Promote large-scale industries

c. Develop highways

d. Increase agricultural exports

 

38. Which organization is the nodal agency for implementation of the Van Dhan Vikas programme?

a. NITI Aayog

b. TRIFED

c. NABARD

d. FCI

 

39. TRIFED primarily works for:

a. Promotion of tribal products and livelihood

b. Regulation of mining activities

c. Urban infrastructure development

d. River conservation

 

40. Which constitutional mechanism is specifically designed to promote the welfare of Scheduled Tribes through targeted budgetary allocation?

a. Tribal Sub-Plan (Scheduled Tribe Component)

b. MPLADS

c. Finance Commission Grants

d. Smart City Mission

 

41. Which of the following tribal festivals of Madhya Pradesh is celebrated immediately before Holi and is associated with traditional matchmaking?

a. Bhagoria

b. Madai

c. Hareli

d. Karma

 

42. The Madai Festival is predominantly associated with which tribe of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Gond

b. Sahariya

c. Bharia

d. Kol

 

43. The Karma dance and festival, celebrated in parts of Madhya Pradesh, symbolizes:

a. Fertility, prosperity and harmony with nature

b. Victory in war

c. Sea trade

d. Royal succession

 

44. Which tribal dance of Madhya Pradesh is performed with long bamboo sticks and is especially associated with the Gond community?

a. Saila

b. Kalbelia

c. Chhau

d. Rouf

 

45. The traditional musical instrument 'Mandar' is commonly associated with:

a. Tribal folk music of Madhya Pradesh

b. Hindustani classical music only

c. Carnatic music

d. Western orchestras

 

46. The Gond community is especially known for which internationally acclaimed folk art?

a. Gond Painting

b. Madhubani Painting

c. Pattachitra

d. Kalamkari

 

47. Gond paintings are primarily characterized by:

a. Intricate lines, dots and depiction of nature and animals

b. Mughal miniature techniques

c. Oil portraits of kings

d. European realism

 

48. Which tribal community of Madhya Pradesh is traditionally associated with the Pithora style of painting?

a. Bhil and Bhilala

b. Baiga

c. Kol

d. Bharia

 

49. Pithora paintings are generally created:

a. As ritual paintings to invoke blessings and prosperity

b. For commercial advertising

c. Only for government offices

d. Exclusively for school education

 

50. Tribal folk literature of Madhya Pradesh mainly survives through:

a. Oral traditions including songs, legends and folktales

b. Palm-leaf manuscripts only

c. Persian chronicles

d. Stone inscriptions

 

51. Which of the following forms an important part of the oral tradition of tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Myths, legends and heroic ballads

b. Vedic commentaries

c. Constitutional debates

d. Medieval court records

 

52. The Gondi language belongs to which language family?

a. Dravidian

b. Indo-Aryan

c. Tibeto-Burman

d. Austroasiatic

 

53. The Bhili language is primarily classified under which language family?

a. Indo-Aryan

b. Dravidian

c. Tibeto-Burman

d. Sino-Tibetan

 

54. Korku is a language belonging to the:

a. Austroasiatic (Munda) language family

b. Dravidian language family

c. Indo-European Germanic family

d. Tibeto-Burman family

 

55. Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Close association with forests and nature

b. Exclusive dependence on maritime trade

c. Urban commercial settlements

d. Monumental stone architecture

 

56. Tribal festivals of Madhya Pradesh generally revolve around:

a. Agriculture, forests, seasons and community life

b. Industrial production

c. International trade

d. Parliamentary proceedings

 

57. Which of the following best describes the social character of tribal celebrations in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Community participation through music, dance and rituals

b. Individual household celebrations only

c. Exclusive royal patronage

d. Court-managed ceremonies

 

58. Traditional tribal songs of Madhya Pradesh primarily preserve:

a. Historical memories, customs, beliefs and folklore

b. Judicial precedents

c. Commercial contracts

d. Administrative regulations

 

59. Tribal dialects spoken in Madhya Pradesh reflect:

a. Cultural diversity and regional identity among different tribes

b. A single uniform language across all tribes

c. Only Sanskrit vocabulary

d. Only Hindi vocabulary

 

60. Which of the following correctly matches the tribe with its cultural identity in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Gond – Gond Painting; Bhil/Bhilala – Pithora Painting; Gonds – Madai Festival

b. Gond – Madhubani Painting; Bhil – Chhau Dance; Baiga – Bihu Festival

c. Korku – Kathak Dance; Sahariya – Yakshagana; Kol – Bharatanatyam

d. Baiga – Kathakali; Bharia – Mohiniyattam; Gond – Garba

 

61. Which tribal freedom fighter from Madhya Pradesh is popularly known as "Tantya Mama"?

a. Tantya Bhil

b. Birsa Munda

c. Sidho Murmu

d. Alluri Sitarama Raju

 

62. Tantya Bhil is remembered in Indian history primarily for:

a. Leading tribal resistance against British rule

b. Founding the Constituent Assembly

c. Drafting the Constitution of India

d. Establishing the Reserve Bank of India

 

63. Tantya Bhil mainly belonged to which tribal community?

a. Bhil

b. Gond

c. Baiga

d. Korku

 

64. Raja Shankar Shah and Kunwar Raghunath Shah of Jabalpur are associated with:

a. The Revolt of 1857

b. The Non-Cooperation Movement

c. The Civil Disobedience Movement

d. The Quit India Movement

 

65. Raja Shankar Shah belonged to which tribal community?

a. Gond

b. Bhil

c. Sahariya

d. Kol

 

66. Raja Shankar Shah and Kunwar Raghunath Shah were executed by the British in:

a. Jabalpur

b. Bhopal

c. Gwalior

d. Indore

 

67. Which tribal freedom fighter of Madhya Pradesh is revered as "Tantya Mama" by local communities?

a. Tantya Bhil

b. Govind Guru

c. Birsa Munda

d. Tilka Manjhi

 

68. Which of the following tribal personalities is associated with preserving Gond art at the international level?

a. Jangarh Singh Shyam

b. Nandalal Bose

c. M. F. Husain

d. Jamini Roy

 

69. Jangarh Singh Shyam is internationally renowned for:

a. Gond Painting

b. Pithora Painting

c. Madhubani Painting

d. Warli Painting

 

70. Which institution in Bhopal is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of tribal art and culture?

a. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya

b. National Museum, New Delhi

c. Salar Jung Museum

d. Victoria Memorial

 

71. The Tribal Museum of Madhya Pradesh is located at:

a. Bhopal

b. Jabalpur

c. Gwalior

d. Ujjain

 

72. The Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum primarily aims to:

a. Preserve, exhibit and promote tribal heritage and culture

b. Conduct judicial training

c. Promote industrial production

d. Preserve Mughal architecture

 

73. Which state institution is primarily responsible for tribal welfare and development in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

b. Ministry of Defence

c. Department of Revenue

d. Department of Tourism

 

74. Which publication primarily focuses on documenting the culture and traditions of tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Tribal research publications issued by Tribal Affairs/Tribal Research Institute

b. India Year Book only

c. Economic Survey only

d. Gazette of India only

 

75. The Tribal Research Institute (TRI) in Madhya Pradesh primarily undertakes:

a. Research, documentation and policy support relating to tribal communities

b. Judicial recruitment

c. Election management

d. Industrial licensing

 

76. Which of the following is a major function of the Tribal Research Institute, Madhya Pradesh?

a. Documentation of tribal languages, customs and traditions

b. Conducting parliamentary elections

c. Maintaining land records

d. Issuing passports

 

77. The Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum is especially known for:

a. Immersive galleries depicting tribal life, rituals, art and traditions

b. Marine archaeology exhibits

c. Mughal weapon collections only

d. Ancient Roman sculptures

 

78. Which of the following tribal personalities is best known for pioneering contemporary Gond painting?

a. Jangarh Singh Shyam

b. Raja Ravi Varma

c. Amrita Sher-Gil

d. Abanindranath Tagore

 

79. Which of the following best describes the contribution of Madhya Pradesh's tribal communities to India's freedom struggle?

a. They actively resisted British rule through armed and local tribal movements.

b. They remained completely neutral throughout the freedom struggle.

c. They participated only after Independence.

d. Their contribution was limited to constitutional amendments.

 

80. Which of the following correctly matches the personality/institution with its contribution?

a. Tantya Bhil – Tribal resistance against the British; Raja Shankar Shah – Revolt of 1857; Tribal Museum, Bhopal – Preservation of tribal heritage

b. Jangarh Singh Shyam – Freedom fighter of 1857; Tribal Museum – Judicial Academy; Tantya Bhil – Constitution Maker

c. Raja Shankar Shah – Founder of RBI; TRI – Election Commission; Tantya Bhil – Chief Justice of India

d. Tribal Museum – Space Research Centre; Jangarh Singh Shyam – Parliamentarian; Raja Shankar Shah – Nobel Laureate

 

81. Which of the following best describes the folk culture of Madhya Pradesh?

a. A blend of traditions, customs, rituals, music, dance and art preserved through generations

b. A collection of only classical literary works

c. Urban lifestyle practices developed after Independence

d. A culture confined exclusively to royal courts

 

82. Folk literature of Madhya Pradesh is predominantly:

a. Oral in nature

b. Written only in Sanskrit

c. Preserved only in Persian manuscripts

d. Recorded only in English

 

83. Which of the following is NOT generally regarded as a component of the folk literature of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Folk tales

b. Folk songs

c. Proverbs

d. Supreme Court judgments

 

84. Folk songs of Madhya Pradesh are primarily associated with:

a. Festivals, marriages, agriculture and social customs

b. Parliamentary debates

c. Industrial production

d. Commercial banking

 

85. Which folk narrative tradition of Madhya Pradesh mainly preserves the heroic deeds of local heroes?

a. Ballads

b. Scientific journals

c. Government gazettes

d. Research theses

 

86. Folk literature plays an important role in preserving:

a. Cultural values and historical traditions

b. International treaties only

c. Constitutional amendments only

d. Judicial precedents only

 

87. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the folk culture of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Strong community participation in festivals and rituals

b. Complete absence of oral traditions

c. Dependence solely on written literature

d. Uniform customs throughout the State

 

88. Which of the following is a well-known folk theatre tradition of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Maach

b. Yakshagana

c. Nautanki

d. Bhaona

 

89. Maach folk theatre is especially popular in which region of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Malwa

b. Bundelkhand

c. Chambal

d. Baghelkhand

 

90. Which of the following is a major folk dance of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Rai

b. Kathak

c. Odissi

d. Kuchipudi

 

91. Rai dance is traditionally associated with which region of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Bundelkhand

b. Nimar

c. Mahakoshal

d. Chambal

 

92. Which folk dance is traditionally performed by the women of the Matki community in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Matki Dance

b. Bhangra

c. Garba

d. Giddha

 

93. Which of the following folk dances is especially popular among the tribal communities of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Karma Dance

b. Bharatanatyam

c. Kathakali

d. Manipuri

 

94. Which folk musical instrument is commonly used in the folk performances of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Mandar

b. Piano

c. Saxophone

d. Violin

 

95. Folk proverbs of Madhya Pradesh mainly reflect:

a. The wisdom and practical experiences of the people

b. Scientific discoveries

c. Constitutional law

d. International diplomacy

 

96. Which of the following is an important feature of folk literature?

a. It evolves continuously through oral transmission.

b. It remains permanently unchanged.

c. It is created only by professional writers.

d. It exists only in printed form.

 

97. Folk tales of Madhya Pradesh frequently revolve around:

a. Nature, morality, bravery and social values

b. Space exploration

c. Corporate governance

d. International trade

 

98. Which language is most widely used as the medium of folk literature in Madhya Pradesh?

a. Regional dialects and local languages

b. Latin

c. French

d. Persian only

 

99. Which of the following dialects is widely associated with the folk culture of the Malwa region?

a. Malvi

b. Kumaoni

c. Dogri

d. Bodo

 

100. Which of the following correctly matches the folk tradition of Madhya Pradesh?

a. Maach – Folk Theatre; Rai – Folk Dance; Ballads – Folk Literature

b. Maach – Classical Dance; Rai – Tribal Museum; Ballads – Court Judgments

c. Rai – Classical Music; Maach – Sculpture; Ballads – Scientific Reports

d. Maach – Constitutional Convention; Rai – Administrative Law; Ballads – Government Gazette

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