2016 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2016 · GS Paper I
Question 38: History and Culture
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
aagriculturists
bwarriors
cweavers
dtraders
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (d).
The Banjaras were nomadic traders and carriers of grain in medieval India. They moved in large caravans with pack oxen, carrying grain and other goods between regions, and often supplied armies on campaign. They were not known as settled agriculturists, as warriors or as weavers.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) They were nomadic carriers, not settled agriculturists.
- (b) Their main occupation was trade, not warfare.
- (c) They were not weavers.
- (d) Right: the Banjaras were generally traders, especially of grain.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2016, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.