Question

In the context of Indian society, tribal exploitation can best be understood as:

पर्याय

• The process of integrating tribal people into mainstream economic life through development projects

• The historical and ongoing deprivation of tribal control over their land and resources by external groups for economic and political gain

• Voluntary participation of tribal groups in market-based industries for livelihood improvement

• Efforts made by the state to modernize traditional tribal occupations

Answer 1

The historical and ongoing deprivation of tribal control over their land and resources by external groups for economic and political gain

Explanation:

Tribal exploitation refers not just to poverty or underdevelopment but to the systematic process where outsiders,such as the colonial state, developers, and moneylenders,took over tribal lands, forests, and resources, leading to long-term economic dependency and cultural disintegration.