Question

Read the paragraph below and answer the following question.
The famous isolation versus integration debate of the 1940s built upon this standard picture of tribal societies as isolated wholes. The isolationist side argued that tribals needed protection from traders, moneylenders and Hindu and Christian missionaries all of whom were intent on reducing tribals to detribalised landless labour. The integrationists, on the other hand, argued that tribals were merely backward Hindus, and their problems had to be addressed within the same framework as that of backward classes. This opposition dominated the Constituent Assembly debates, which were finally settled along the lines of a compromise which advocated welfare schemes that would enable controlled integration. The subsequent schemes for tribal development - five year plans, tribal sub-plans, tribal welfare blocks, special multipurpose area schemes all continue with this mode of thinking. But the basic issue here is that the integration of tribes has neglected their own needs or desires; integration has been on the terms of the mainstream society and for its own benefit. The tribal societies have had their lands, forests taken away and their communities shattered in the name of development.
In terms of the biggest tribal groups in India, choose the incorrect option from the following.

• A. Gonds
• B. Bodos
• C. Andamanese Islanders
• D. Bhils

Hint:

When identifying the largest tribal groups, focus on the geographical and population data for tribes. Larger tribal groups are typically spread across more regions, whereas smaller groups may be more localized, such as the Andamanese Islanders.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Gonds, Bhils, and Bodos are among the largest tribal groups in India, while the Andamanese Islanders are a smaller group. Therefore, the incorrect option is (3) Andamanese Islanders.