{"id":21813,"date":"2024-01-12T10:37:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T10:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21813"},"modified":"2024-03-20T06:59:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T06:59:52","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Races and Tribes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The study of Races and Tribes is a crucial component within the realm of Geography, providing valuable insights into the diverse human societies that inhabit our planet. The UPSC NCERT Notes on this subject serve as a comprehensive guide, delving into the intricate tapestry of ethnicities, cultures, and communities across different geographical landscapes. This exploration goes beyond mere demographic categorization, aiming to unravel the historical, social, and economic facets that define these races and tribes. Aspiring civil servants preparing for the UPSC examination find these notes indispensable, as they navigate through the nuanced understanding of human diversity and its impact on geographical patterns and interactions. In this pursuit, the study of Races and Tribes becomes a key tool for comprehending the intricate dynamics that shape the world we inhabit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Human beings are vertebrates and belong to the class Mammalia. Within the class Mammalia, man belongs to the order of primates, a group that originated about 65 million years ago and includes not only monkeys and apes but also lorises, lemurs, and tarsiers. Humans belong to the family Hominidae, in which homo sapiens is the only living species.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d64d09ca894\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d64d09ca894\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Human_Evolution\" title=\"Human Evolution\">Human Evolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Races_of_the_World\" title=\"Races of the World\">Races of the World<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Physical_Characteristics_of_Races\" title=\"Physical Characteristics of Races\">Physical Characteristics of Races<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Classifications_of_Human_Races\" title=\"Classifications of Human Races\">Classifications of Human Races<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Caucasoid_Race_and_Tribes\" title=\"Caucasoid Race and Tribes\">Caucasoid Race and Tribes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Mongoloid_Race\" title=\"Mongoloid Race\">Mongoloid Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Negroid_Race\" title=\"Negroid Race\">Negroid Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#African_Branch\" title=\"African Branch\">African Branch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Asian_Branch\" title=\"Asian Branch\">Asian Branch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Tribes_of_the_World\" title=\"Tribes of the World\">Tribes of the World<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Pygmies\" title=\"Pygmies\">Pygmies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Bora\" title=\"Bora\">Bora<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Sakai\" title=\"Sakai\">Sakai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Semangato\" title=\"Semangato\">Semangato<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Papuan\" title=\"Papuan\">Papuan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Bushmen\" title=\"Bushmen\">Bushmen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Bedouin\" title=\"Bedouin\">Bedouin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Masai\" title=\"Masai\">Masai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Kirghiz\" title=\"Kirghiz\">Kirghiz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Eskimo\" title=\"Eskimo\">Eskimo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Other_World_Tribes\" title=\"Other World Tribes\">Other World Tribes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Endangered_Tribes_of_the_World\" title=\"Endangered Tribes of the World\">Endangered Tribes of the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Tribes_Living_in_the_Hilly_Region\" title=\"Tribes Living in the Hilly Region\">Tribes Living in the Hilly Region<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#1_Which_of_the_following_is_considered_to_be_the_most_recent\" title=\"1. Which of the following is considered to be the most recent?\">1. Which of the following is considered to be the most recent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#2_Which_continent_is_known_as_%E2%80%98the_Cradle_of_Mankind\" title=\"2. Which continent is known as &#8216;the Cradle of Mankind&#8217;?\">2. Which continent is known as &#8216;the Cradle of Mankind&#8217;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#3_Within_biological_communities_some_species_are_important_in_determining_the_ability_of_a_large_number_of_other_species_to_persist_in_the_community_Such_species_are_called_IAS_Pre_2000_UPPSC_Pre_2012\" title=\"3. Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called IAS (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2012\">3. Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called IAS (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2012<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#4_Which_racial_group_has_the_largest_number_of_members_JPSC_Pre_2011\" title=\"4. Which racial group has the largest number of members? JPSC (Pre) 2011\">4. Which racial group has the largest number of members? JPSC (Pre) 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#5_The_native_African_tribe_%E2%80%98Pygmies_are_found_in_which_of_the_following_river_basins_BPSC_Pre_2001_MPPSC_Pre_2015\" title=\"5. The native African tribe &#8216;Pygmies&#8217; are found in which of the following river basins? BPSC (Pre) 2001, MPPSC (Pre) 2015\">5. The native African tribe &#8216;Pygmies&#8217; are found in which of the following river basins? BPSC (Pre) 2001, MPPSC (Pre) 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#6_Which_desert_are_the_Tuareg_pastoralists_from_UPPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"6. Which desert are the Tuareg pastoralists from? UPPSC (Pre) 2016\">6. Which desert are the Tuareg pastoralists from? UPPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#7_The_Inuit_people_are_not_found_in_UPPSC_Mains_2009\" title=\"7. The Inuit people are not found in&nbsp; UPPSC (Mains) 2009\">7. The Inuit people are not found in&nbsp; UPPSC (Mains) 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#8_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2001\" title=\"8. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2001\">8. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2001<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#9_To_which_of_the_following_racial_groups_the_natives_of_North_America_belong_UPPSC_Pre_2015\" title=\"9. To which of the following racial groups the natives of North America belong?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2015\">9. To which of the following racial groups the natives of North America belong?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#10_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_BPSC_Pre_2000_UPPSC_Pre_2009\" title=\"10. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. BPSC (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2009\">10. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. BPSC (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2009<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#11_Which_of_the_following_tribes_practices_nomadic_herding_for_subsistence_APSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"11. Which of the following tribes practices nomadic herding for subsistence? APSC (Pre) 2016\">11. Which of the following tribes practices nomadic herding for subsistence? APSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#12_The_original_home_of_the_Gypsies_was_IAS_Pre_1995_UPPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"12. The original home of the Gypsies was IAS (Pre) 1995, UPPSC (Pre) 2016\">12. The original home of the Gypsies was IAS (Pre) 1995, UPPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#13_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2019\" title=\"13. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2019\">13. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#14_The_most_common_areas_of_nomadic_herding_are_JPSC_Pre_2013\" title=\"14. The most common areas of nomadic herding are JPSC (Pre) 2013\">14. The most common areas of nomadic herding are JPSC (Pre) 2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#15_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_is_incorrectly_matched_BPSC_Pre_2020\" title=\"15. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? BPSC (Pre) 2020\">15. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? BPSC (Pre) 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#16_Which_of_the_following_pairs_are_not_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2011\" title=\"16. Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2011\">16. Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2011<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Know_Right_Answer\" title=\"Know Right Answer\">Know Right Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#1_Question_What_is_the_significance_of_studying_the_diversity_of_Races_and_Tribes_in_Geography_for_the_UPSC_exam\" title=\"1. Question: What is the significance of studying the diversity of Races and Tribes in Geography for the UPSC exam?\">1. Question: What is the significance of studying the diversity of Races and Tribes in Geography for the UPSC exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#2_Question_How_do_the_geographical_features_influence_the_distribution_and_lifestyle_of_tribes_in_India\" title=\"2. Question: How do the geographical features influence the distribution and lifestyle of tribes in India?\">2. Question: How do the geographical features influence the distribution and lifestyle of tribes in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#3_Question_How_have_government_policies_impacted_the_socio-economic_status_of_tribal_communities_in_India\" title=\"3. Question: How have government policies impacted the socio-economic status of tribal communities in India?\">3. Question: How have government policies impacted the socio-economic status of tribal communities in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-races-and-tribes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Evolution\"><\/span>Human Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The journey of human evolution on Earth is thought to have commenced during the <strong>Tertiary period<\/strong>, as indicated by paleontological evidence. The initial human ancestors emerged in the African continent around 65 million years ago.<\/li><li><strong>Ramapithecus<\/strong> stands as the earliest fossil ancestor in the direct line of human evolution, existing approximately 16 to 18 million years ago.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Following this, <strong>Australopithecus<\/strong>, the African ape people, inhabited Africa around 5 million years ago, ultimately leading to the genus Homo around 2 million years ago.<\/li><li><strong>Homo Habilis<\/strong>, known as &#8220;the handy people,&#8221; thrived in Africa roughly 2 million years ago. Homo erectus emerged about 1.7 million years ago and is believed to have migrated to Asia and Europe.<\/li><li>In Europe and Asia, the Neanderthal Man (Homo sapiens <strong>neanderthalensis<\/strong>), a primitive form of Homo sapiens, was prevalent. Despite resembling modern humans, they were relatively short and had a robust build. The Neanderthal population vanished around 34,000 years ago, making way for the more efficient Cro-Magnon.<\/li><li>Following the last glacial period,<strong> Homo sapiens<\/strong> began to disperse globally.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Races_of_the_World\"><\/span>Races of the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Race is a term used for a large group of people with some basic inherited physical characteristics in common, eg, skin color, hair, facial features, and head shape, etc.<\/li><li>The factors influencing the racial differences are given below Climatic Changes A unique race evolves due to living in the same climatic conditions for a very long time. e.g. White races in the colder regions or Negroid races in the Mediterranean tropical region. Due to climate change, racial characteristics are also changed. e.g., the brown complexion of a Mestizo.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Characteristics_of_Races\"><\/span>Physical Characteristics of Races<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Caucasoid<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negroid<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mongoloid<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Skin Colour<\/strong><\/td><td>Light reddish white to olive brown. Some are brown<\/td><td>Brown to brown-black. yellow-brown<\/td><td>Light yellow to some reddish brown.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Some are yellow-brown.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Brown.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Brown-black in some.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Head Hair<\/strong><\/td><td>Light blonde to dark brown in color. Coarse in texture. Curly to frizzly in form<\/td><td>Brown-black in color. Woolly to wavy in form<\/td><td>Brown to black in color. Straight to wavy in form<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Medium in texture. Straight to woolly in form<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Body Hair<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate to profuse<\/td><td>Slight<\/td><td>Sparsely distributed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eye Colour<\/strong><\/td><td>Light brown to brown-black<\/td><td>Brown to dark brown<\/td><td>Brown to blue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Special Eye<\/strong><\/td><td>Lateral eye-fold<\/td><td>Vertical eye-fold<\/td><td>Epicanthic fold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Head Form<\/strong><\/td><td>Dolichocephalic to brachycephalic. Height is medium to very low to high.<\/td><td>Predominantly brachycephalic. Height is medium.<\/td><td>Predominantly dolichocephalic. Height is medium.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Face<\/strong><\/td><td>Narrow to medium broad. Strong prognathism is high and fat.<\/td><td>Narrow to medium. Broad and very often high and fat.<\/td><td>Medium broad to very broad. Cheekbones are high and fat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>Broad and often high and fat.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nose<\/strong><\/td><td>Leptorrhine to platyrrhine. Usually, bridge is high.<\/td><td>Platyrrhine, mesorrhine. Usually, bridge is low.<\/td><td>Mesorrhine to platyrrhine. Usually, bridge is low to medium.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hormonal Influence <\/strong>Hormones also influence the differences in races which are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pituitary Gland <\/strong>Due to higher activity of this gland, people of the Caucasian race are tall, well built, with beautiful and proportionate noses and broad chin.<\/li><li><strong>Thyroid Gland<\/strong> Due to the inactivity of this gland, people of the Mongolian race have flat face, and small foreheads.<\/li><li><strong>Adrenal Gland<\/strong> This gland influences the complexion.<\/li><li><strong>Biological Mutation and Selection<\/strong> Hugo De Vries was the proponent of the Mutation Theory of Evolution. He believed species evolve from other species through sudden, large changes in character traits.<\/li><li><strong>Racial Mixture or Miscegenation <\/strong>Miscegenation is the mixing of different racial groups through different activities like marriage, co-habitation, sexual relations or procreation, particularly inter-mixing i.e., perceived to negatively impact the purity of a particular race or culture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classifications_of_Human_Races\"><\/span>Classifications of Human Races<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This division of human races is usually based on origin and the variations found among them. But again clear-cut demarcating lines doesn&#8217;t exist and there are always intermediate types possessing a combination of characteristics.<\/li><li>So, every race has some overlapping traits.<\/li><li>The first effort to classify human races on a scientific basis was undertaken by <strong>Linnaeus in the 18th century.<\/strong><\/li><li>Mainly three broad races are found in the world which are as given below<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caucasoid_Race_and_Tribes\"><\/span>Caucasoid Race and Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A collective term for individuals from Europe, the Horn of Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia is the Caucasian race, commonly referred to as <strong>White People.<\/strong><\/li><li>The origin of the Caucasian race is believed to be traced back to the Caucasian Mountains in Eurasia. Their light skin tone is thought to be an adaptation to the cold climate of Europe, allowing better sunlight absorption.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The distinctive nose structure is considered an adaptation to prevent moisture loss in windy conditions. Caucasoid individuals inhabit Europe and the Middle East, constituting half of the world&#8217;s population. The Caucasoid race is further divided into the European branch, the Indo-Iranian branch, and Semite and Hamites.<\/li><li><strong>European Branch <\/strong>This branch is primarily concentrated in Europe, with diaspora populations in regions colonized by Europeans. It is subdivided into three sub-branches: <strong>Nordic, Mediterranean, and Alpine.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Indo-Iranian Branch<\/strong> People of this branch are found in regions like Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, and the Northwestern and Central parts of India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Semite and Hamites<\/strong> This branch is located in Northern and Northeastern Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Jordan. According to the Hamitic theory, the Hamitic race was considered superior or more advanced than the Negroid population of Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mongoloid_Race\"><\/span>Mongoloid Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mongoloid facial structure is adapted to cold and mild winds. Mongoloid populations reside in East Asia, and South-East Asia, and include Native Americans and Eskimos.<\/li><li><strong>Christoph Meiners<\/strong> coined the term Mongolian race. Mongoloid people have a yellow complexion, which changes to light brown in South-Eastern Asia due to contact with the Australoid race.<\/li><li>They are characterized by oblique eyes, straight black hair, smaller foreheads, and an average height of 1.66 m. The Mongoloid race is divided into four main groups: Ancient Mongoloids, Arctic Mongoloids, American Indians, and Indonesian Mongoloids.<\/li><li><strong>Ancient Mongoloids<\/strong>People of this group reside in North and Central China, Mongolia, and Tibet.<\/li><li><strong>American Indians <\/strong>Red Indians of North and South America, exhibiting Mongoloid features.<\/li><li><strong>Arctic Mongoloids are <\/strong>Inhabitants of sub-polar regions, including Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and Siberian Eskimos.<\/li><li><strong>Indonesian Malay<\/strong> This group, found in Southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, displays traits of Mongoloid, Caucasoid, and Australoid races.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negroid_Race\"><\/span>Negroid Race<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Commonly referred to as<strong> Black People<\/strong>, they possess the darkest skin tone, coarse black hair, and are known as <strong>woolly-haired people.<\/strong><\/li><li>This group includes African Negro, Nilotic Negro, and Negrito (Pygmies) sub-races, known for their stamina and ability to thrive in adverse climatic conditions, including severe heat.<\/li><li>They are categorized into two main branches: the African branch and the Asian branch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"African_Branch\"><\/span>African Branch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>People belonging to this branch are located in the Southern parts of the Sahara desert and are further subdivided into various sub-groups. The original Negroid population resides in areas stretching from the mouth of the Senegal River to the Eastern parts of Nigeria, including regions such as Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asian_Branch\"><\/span>Asian Branch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This branch encompasses the Dravida and Australoid groups. The Dravidian group is situated in Southern India, while the Australoid group is found in South-East Asia and Northern Australia. The Dravidian group includes tribes such as Gond and Oraon from Eastern India, whereas the Australoid group comprises tribes like Toda, Kadar, Kurumba, etc., from Southern India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribes_of_the_World\"><\/span>Tribes of the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Approximately 90% of the world&#8217;s population resides in the Northern Hemisphere, with 60% in Asia alone, 30% in temperate regions (Europe), and only 1% beyond 60\u00b0N (Polar regions). UNESCO declared 1993 as the International Year of the World&#8217;s Indigenous People, with August 9th observed as the<strong> International Day o<\/strong>f the World&#8217;s Indigenous People. India boasts one of the<strong> largest tribal populations globally.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Important tribes worldwide include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pygmies\"><\/span>Pygmies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inhabitants of the tropical rainforests of the Zaire basin, such as Mabuti, Twa (Batwa), Viroga, and Gossera. They are nomadic hunters and gatherers, and <strong>Negrillas <\/strong>are characterized by their short stature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bora\"><\/span>Bora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An indigenous tribe of the Western Amazon basin and marginal areas of Peru, Colombia, and Brazil. They exhibit Mongoloid features and engage in primitive farming, known for their barbarous practices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sakai\"><\/span>Sakai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inhabitants of the forests of the Malay Peninsula and Malaysia, are characterized by fair complexion, high stature, slim body, and the use of blowpipes for hunting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semangato\"><\/span>Semangato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Negrito ethnic groups of the Malay Peninsula, reside in hilly regions of Malaya, Andaman, Philippines, and Central Africa. They are hunters and gatherers with distinctive physical features.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Papuan\"><\/span>Papuan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Residing in <strong>Papua New Guinea<\/strong> in the Pacific Ocean, similar to Pygmies with features like short stature and dark complexion. They practice farming and exhibit superstitious beliefs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bushmen\"><\/span>Bushmen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Primarily located in the<strong> Kalahari Desert<\/strong> (Namibia, Botswana, and Angola), their region now extends to Lesotho, Natal, and Zimbabwe. With features resembling both Negroes and Negritoes\u2014short stature, non-protruded mouth, thick averted lips, and wide eyes\u2014they are omnivores engaging in hunting and gathering. Unfortunately, their population is steadily decreasing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedouin\"><\/span>Bedouin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Semi-nomadic Arab tribes historically inhabit desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and Iraq. As pastoral people, they rear camels, sheep, goats, and horses, with those focusing on camels known as <strong>Ruwala<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bedouins of Arabia, ride horses and reside in tents, in contrast with Sahara&#8217;s Tuaregs, camel riders dwell in a grass called <strong>zeriba<\/strong>. Gobi Mongols, relying on horses to herd yaks, lived in portable tents called <strong>Yurts<\/strong>. They maintain large animal flocks, participate in trade, and move with their herds to find water and green pastures. Dairy products, hides, leather, and various products are derived from their animals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masai\"><\/span>Masai<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nomadic herders from Kenya, Northern Tanganyika (Tanzania), and Eastern Uganda, the Masai constitute a blend of Mediterranean and Negroid people. Their huts, known as <strong>Krals, <\/strong>house a priest called <strong>Laibon<\/strong>. Rearing<strong> Zebu<\/strong> (humped cattle) for milk and blood supply, they consume blood but abstain from meat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirghiz\"><\/span>Kirghiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Belonging to the Mongoloid race, Kirghiz traditionally inhabit the high plateaus of Tienshan and Pamir. Features include short stature, a robust build, yellow skin, coarse black hair, and oblique eyes. Engaged in herding, they produce Kumis\u2014a wine made from rotten milk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eskimo\"><\/span>Eskimo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inhabiting the tundra region from Alaska to Greenland, Eskimos belong to the Mongoloid race. The term &#8216;Eskimo&#8217; translates to &#8216;Eaters of raw meat,&#8217; while they refer to themselves as <strong>&#8216;Inuit,<\/strong>&#8216; meaning<strong> &#8216;real people<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li><li>Hunting walrus, white deer, reindeer, and seals, they domesticate reindeer and use harpoons and umiak boats for whale hunting. With a unique style called <strong>Manpok <\/strong>and <strong>Ituarpok<\/strong>, their sled-drawn travel involves utilizing teams of dogs.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Migratory Eskimos dwell in Igloos (snow houses), with different names in Canada, Greenland, North Siberia, and Northern Europe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_World_Tribes\"><\/span>Other World Tribes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Samoyeds:<\/strong> Residing in West Siberia, the Samoyeds belong to the Mongoloid race, engaging in hunting and animal husbandry without permanent shelter.<\/li><li><strong>Yucagir: I<\/strong>n the North-Eastern Siberian region between Verkhoyansk and Stanovoy hills, the Yucagir tribe, part of the Mongoloid race, focuses on hunting and fishing.<\/li><li><strong>Punan: <\/strong>Found in Central Borneo, the Punan tribe&#8217;s primary occupations include farming and gathering.<\/li><li><strong>Kazzak: <\/strong>Nomadic herders in Kazakhstan and the Si-kiang province of China.<\/li><li><strong>Maya: <\/strong>Tribal Indians of Central America, the Maya people are farmers residing in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.<\/li><li><strong>Maori: <\/strong>Polynesian tribes of New Zealand, engaging in hunting, farming, and gathering.<\/li><li><strong>Magyar: <\/strong>Located in Romania, Yugoslavia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Ukraine, the Magyar people, also known as Hungarians, practice farming and speak the Hungarian language.<\/li><li><strong>Boars<\/strong>: In the Orange Free State of South Africa, the Boars are herders and practice farming.<\/li><li><strong>Zulu: <\/strong>Residing in the Natal province of South Africa, the Zulu people speak the Nguni language and practice farming and animal rearing.<\/li><li><strong>Cosecs:<\/strong> Inhabiting the Northern parts of the Black Sea and Caspian Sea region, the Cosecs reside in Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Russia.<\/li><li><strong>Afridi: <\/strong>A warrior and valorous tribe residing in the region of Pakistan between Safed Koh and Peshawar.<\/li><li><strong>Tupiq: <\/strong>Found in Western Alaska and Eastern Russia.<\/li><li><strong>Aborigines:<\/strong> Australoids and native people of Australia.<\/li><li><strong>Red-Indian<\/strong>: Mongoloid racial stock distributed in various parts of North, Middle, and South America.<\/li><li><strong>Bantu<\/strong>: Negritoes tribe found in Central Africa.<\/li><li><strong>Dravidian:<\/strong> Caucasoid racial stock in Peninsular India.<\/li><li><strong>Jarawa<\/strong>: Inhabitants of Andaman.<\/li><li><strong>Lapp:<\/strong> Caucasoid group of people found in Northern Scandinavia, Sweden, Northern Finland, Norway, and the North-Western region of Russia.<\/li><li><strong>Zulu:<\/strong> Bantu-speaking people of South Africa&#8217;s Cape Province.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Endangered_Tribes_of_the_World\"><\/span>Endangered Tribes of the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hadza<\/strong>: Residing in Tanzania with a population of merely 200, speaking a language similar to the Bushman.<\/li><li><strong>Kung<\/strong>: Living in the Kalahari region, genetic and paleontological evidence suggests they once inhabited an extensive area of Africa.<\/li><li><strong>Apache:<\/strong> A tribe in the plains of Oklahoma, USA, with a population of 1000, having migrated from Siberia.<\/li><li><strong>Yanomami: <\/strong>A nearly extinct tribe found at the boundary of Brazil and Venezuela.<\/li><li><strong>Yukagir:<\/strong> A Siberian tribe with a population of merely 2000, engaged in hunting reindeer.<\/li><li><strong>Chukchi:<\/strong> A Palco-Asian language-speaking tribe residing in North-Eastern Siberia and North America.<\/li><li><strong>Onge: <\/strong>A Negrito group tribe living in Andaman, with only 100 members, migrating to the region from Africa thousands of years ago.<\/li><li><strong>Sentali:<\/strong> An endangered tribe of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribes_Living_in_the_Hilly_Region\"><\/span>Tribes Living in the Hilly Region<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tribes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chhotanagpur (India)<\/td><td>Kol, Santhal, Ho, Bhil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nilgiri Hills (South India)<\/td><td>Toda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka<\/td><td>Vedda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philippines<\/td><td>Etaz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malaysia<\/td><td>Semang<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wales and Carnwaal (Wales<\/td><td>Wales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scotland (UK)<\/td><td>Highlanders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>France<\/td><td>Briton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Czech Republic and Slovakia<\/td><td>Slovak tribe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ozark and Appalachian<\/td><td>Hill Billy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Region (USA)<\/td><td>Cracker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Carolina (USA)<\/td><td>Sandhiller<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia (USA)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most recent in the Homosapiens Species is &#8211; Cro-Magnon Humans <strong><em>(RAS\/RTS (Pre) 1994)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which continent is known as the cradle of Mankind&#8217;?- Africa<strong><em> (RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2012)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Bantu tribes are found in East, Central, and Southern areas of &#8211; Afric<strong><em>a [UPPSC (Pre) 2012)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which racial group has the largest number of members? &#8211; Caucasoi<strong><em>d [JPSC (Pre) 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which dense tropical forest does the Semang tribe live? &#8211; Malaysia<strong><em> [UPPSC (Mains) 2010]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Pygmies are tribes that are mainly- Hunters and Gatherers<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2005]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which state was port of the erstwhile Soviet Union over which Kurdish population is spread? &#8211; Armenia<strong><em> [IAS (Pre) 1993]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The most common areas of nomadic herding are &#8211; Dry Areas<strong><em> [JPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which tribes practice nomadic herding for subsistence &#8211; Bedouin, Bakarwol and Khirghiz [<strong><em>APSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The original home of the gypsies was &#8211; India [IA<strong><em>S (Pre) 1995, UPPSC (Pre) 2016<\/em><\/strong>]<\/li><li>Zulu is a tribe associated with which country &#8211; South Afric<strong><em>a [RAS (Pre) 1999, MPPSC (Pre) 2016)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Inuit people are found in &#8211; Arctic regions of Canada, Denmark, Russia and Alask<strong><em>a [UPPSC (Mains) 2003]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>What do you understand by the term Baiga? &#8211; Tribes of West Asia<strong><em> [JPSC (Pre) 2008)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In Latin America, a person of European and India mixed blood is called? <strong><em>&#8211; Mestizo (IAS (Pre) 1999<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which sub-species are related to Mongols?- Nordic<strong><em> (HPSC (Pre) 2012<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which desert are the Tuareg pastoralists from &#8211; Sahara <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 2016)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>What is Esperanto? &#8211; An artificial language two serve as a world language <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 1992, LIPPSC (Pre) 2010<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Apart from India, Tamil is a major language in &#8211; Singapore [<strong><em>IAS (Pre) 2005, RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which racial group mainly found in North America? &#8211; Mongoloid <strong><em>[UPPSC (Pre) 2015<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which region is famous for Lapps tribe? &#8211; Scandinavia<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2010]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Eskimos are inhabitants of &#8211; Canada<strong><em> [BPSC (Pre) 2000]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The original homes of Gypsies were <strong><em>&#8211; India [IAS (Pre) 1995]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Native African tribe Pygmies are found in which river basin! &#8211; Congo<strong><em> [BPSC (Pre) 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The most common areas of nomadic herding are &#8211; Rainy areas<strong><em> [JPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which type of migration has contributed most in population movement in India? &#8211; Rural to Rural<strong><em> [CGPSC (Pre) 2018]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Seasonal movement of people and their herds from the valley to the mountain and vice-versa refers to &#8211; Transhumance<strong><em> [JPSC (Pre) 2013]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Which_of_the_following_is_considered_to_be_the_most_recent\"><\/span>1. Which of the following is considered to be the most recent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Heidelberg humans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Cro-Magnon humans&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Pilt Magnon humans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neanderthal humans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_continent_is_known_as_%E2%80%98the_Cradle_of_Mankind\"><\/span>2. Which continent is known as &#8216;the Cradle of Mankind&#8217;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) South America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Within_biological_communities_some_species_are_important_in_determining_the_ability_of_a_large_number_of_other_species_to_persist_in_the_community_Such_species_are_called_IAS_Pre_2000_UPPSC_Pre_2012\"><\/span>3. Within biological communities, some species are important in determining the ability of a large number of other species to persist in the community. Such species are called IAS (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2012<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Keystone species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Allopatric species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Sympatric species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Threatened species<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_racial_group_has_the_largest_number_of_members_JPSC_Pre_2011\"><\/span>4. Which racial group has the largest number of members? JPSC (Pre) 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Negroid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Mongoloid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Australoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Caucasoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_native_African_tribe_%E2%80%98Pygmies_are_found_in_which_of_the_following_river_basins_BPSC_Pre_2001_MPPSC_Pre_2015\"><\/span>5. The native African tribe &#8216;Pygmies&#8217; are found in which of the following river basins? BPSC (Pre) 2001, MPPSC (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Niger<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Congo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Nile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Zambezi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_desert_are_the_Tuareg_pastoralists_from_UPPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>6. Which desert are the Tuareg pastoralists from? UPPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Kalahari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Sahara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Arabia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Patagonia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Inuit_people_are_not_found_in_UPPSC_Mains_2009\"><\/span>7. The Inuit people are not found in&nbsp; UPPSC (Mains) 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Alaska<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Greenland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Sweden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2001\"><\/span>8. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2001<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Eskimo &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; : &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Oraon: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Lapps:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Gonds:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_To_which_of_the_following_racial_groups_the_natives_of_North_America_belong_UPPSC_Pre_2015\"><\/span>9. To which of the following racial groups the natives of North America belong?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Austric<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Caucasoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Mongoloid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Negroid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_BPSC_Pre_2000_UPPSC_Pre_2009\"><\/span>10. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. BPSC (Pre) 2000, UPPSC (Pre) 2009<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;List I <\/strong>(Tribes)<\/td><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;List II <\/strong>(Countries)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A. Eskimo<\/td><td>1. Botswana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B. Masai<\/td><td>2. Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C. Bedouins<\/td><td>3. Canada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D. Bushmen<\/td><td>4. Kenya<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A &nbsp; B &nbsp; C &nbsp; D&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A &nbsp; B &nbsp; C &nbsp; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a)&nbsp; 1 &nbsp; 2 &nbsp; 3 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (b)&nbsp; 4 &nbsp; 3 &nbsp; 2&nbsp; &nbsp; 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c)&nbsp; 3 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; 2 &nbsp; 1 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (d)&nbsp; 2 &nbsp; 4 &nbsp; 1&nbsp; &nbsp; 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Which_of_the_following_tribes_practices_nomadic_herding_for_subsistence_APSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>11. Which of the following tribes practices nomadic herding for subsistence? APSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Bedouin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bakarwal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Khirghiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_The_original_home_of_the_Gypsies_was_IAS_Pre_1995_UPPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>12. The original home of the Gypsies was IAS (Pre) 1995, UPPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Egypt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Russia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Persia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2019\"><\/span>13. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Tribes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Places<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Pygmy: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Congo Basin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Angami:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Nagaland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Ainu: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Khirghiz:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_The_most_common_areas_of_nomadic_herding_are_JPSC_Pre_2013\"><\/span>14. The most common areas of nomadic herding are JPSC (Pre) 2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) hot humid regions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) old humid regions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) rainy areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) dry areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_is_incorrectly_matched_BPSC_Pre_2020\"><\/span>15. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched? BPSC (Pre) 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Masai:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Central Eastern Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Sakai:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Bedouin:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Arabian Peninsula<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Khirghiz:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Central Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Which_of_the_following_pairs_are_not_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Pre_2011\"><\/span>16. Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched? UPPSC (Pre) 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Fulani-West Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bantu-Sahara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Maasai-East Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Nuba-Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Question_What_is_the_significance_of_studying_the_diversity_of_Races_and_Tribes_in_Geography_for_the_UPSC_exam\"><\/span>1. Question: What is the significance of studying the diversity of Races and Tribes in Geography for the UPSC exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Understanding the diversity of Races and Tribes is crucial in Geography for several reasons. Firstly, it helps in comprehending the cultural, social, and economic variations across different regions. This knowledge is essential for aspirants as the UPSC exam often includes questions related to the impact of such diversities on regional development, resource utilization, and governance. Additionally, awareness of the distribution of various tribes and races aids in grasping the historical aspects of human settlements, migration patterns, and the evolution of societies over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Question_How_do_the_geographical_features_influence_the_distribution_and_lifestyle_of_tribes_in_India\"><\/span>2. Question: How do the geographical features influence the distribution and lifestyle of tribes in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Geographical features play a pivotal role in shaping the distribution and lifestyle of tribes in India. The diverse topography, climate, and ecosystems contribute to the development of distinct cultures and livelihoods among different tribal communities. For example, tribes in hilly regions may have unique agricultural practices and housing styles adapted to the terrain, while those in forested areas might rely heavily on forest resources for sustenance. Understanding these geographical influences is crucial for UPSC aspirants as questions often assess the correlation between geography and socio-cultural aspects in the context of tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Question_How_have_government_policies_impacted_the_socio-economic_status_of_tribal_communities_in_India\"><\/span>3. Question: How have government policies impacted the socio-economic status of tribal communities in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Government policies have had a profound impact on the socio-economic status of tribal communities in India. The UPSC often includes questions related to the evaluation of these policies. Some policies have aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of tribes, while others have focused on their economic upliftment. It is crucial for aspirants to be aware of landmark policies, such as the Panchsheel Agreement and the Forest Rights Act, and analyze their implications on tribal communities. This knowledge helps in providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by tribes, enabling aspirants to critically evaluate policy interventions during the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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