Question

Which of the following best explains why tribal communities are considered a distinct segment of Indian society?

पर्याय

• They live in urban centers but follow rural traditions

• They depend entirely on government welfare programs

• They maintain unique cultural traits and close ties with nature, differing from rural and urban life patterns

• They maintain unique cultural traits and close ties with nature, differing from rural and urban life patterns

Answer 1

They maintain unique cultural traits and close ties with nature, differing from rural and urban life patterns

Explanation:

Tribal communities are distinct because they live in forests or hilly areas, sustain themselves using natural resources, and preserve their own language, customs, and traditions. This separates them culturally and economically from both rural agricultural and urban industrial societies.