Tribals

7 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Tribals, 2015 to 2025, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Tribals toppers answered.

1. 2025 Q20Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation ? Give your opinion.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2023 Q13How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?15 marks · 250 words
3. 2022 Q10Given the diversities among tribal communities in India, in which specific contexts should they be considered as a single category ?10 marks · 150 words
4. 2021 Q9Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2017 Q10What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs) ?10 marks · 150 words
6. 2016 Q10Why are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.12.5 marks · 200 words
7. 2015 Q10How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more favourable to women than the sex ratio among Scheduled Castes ?12.5 marks · 200 words

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination question papers, upsc.gov.in. Topics are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.