Question

What is the main purpose of the Panchsheel Principles for Tribal Development introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru?

Options

• Forcing tribals to follow mainstream customs

• Measuring tribal progress only through economic statistics

• Guiding tribal progress while respecting their dignity, self-reliance, and culture

• Increasing government control in tribal areas

Answer 1

Guiding tribal progress while respecting their dignity, self-reliance, and culture

Explanation:

Nehru’s Panchsheel Principles were created to ensure that tribal development happens in ways that preserve dignity and traditions and that success is measured by actual improvements in quality of life, not just numbers.​