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Define tribal. Explain characteristics of Tribal population in India.

27 Feb 2026
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The term tribal generally refers to communities that are socially, culturally, and economically distinct from the dominant sections of society, possessing their own customs, traditions, language, and social organization, and often living in relative geographical isolation. In the Indian context, the term is closely associated with “Scheduled Tribes,” a constitutional category recognized by the Government of India to ensure protection, affirmative action, and development support. Anthropologically, tribes are understood as groups with a sense of shared identity based on kinship, territory, and cultural distinctiveness, while administratively they are identified through specific criteria such as primitive traits (now considered outdated terminology), distinctive culture, geographical isolation, and social and economic backwardness. In India, the tribal population represents one of the most diverse social segments, spread across different ecological zones such as forests, hills, plateaus, and border regions. According to data compiled by the Census of India, tribal communities constitute a significant proportion of the country’s population, with large concentrations in central, northeastern, and some __________ ___ _____ ___ _________ _______ __________ _______ ___ ______ _____.
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