BSW-043 Solved Assignment January 2026 | Tribals in South and Central India | IGNOU CTRBS

Q2. Answer the following in 600 words each

i) Write about any two tribes found in Tamil Nadu. (600 words)
ii) What is the current scenario of tribes found in Bihar? Discuss (600 words)

Key Points:

Toda tribe (Tamil Nadu): Pastoralists in Nilgiri Hills, sacred buffaloes, unique culture, faces land loss and cultural erosion.
Irula tribe (Tamil Nadu): Hunter-gatherers in northern Tamil Nadu, known for snake catching, faces extreme poverty and livelihood loss.
Tribal communities in Bihar (Santhal, Oraon, Munda) face high poverty, low literacy, and poor health indicators.
Land alienation and slow implementation of Forest Rights Act (FRA) are major issues for tribes in Bihar.

Answer: This response comprehensively addresses the requested questions regarding tribal communities, drawing upon common themes and information typically covered in an IGNOU course on 'Tribals in South and Central India.' It provides detailed insights into two specific tribes in Tamil Nadu and discusses the complex current scenario of tribal populations in Bihar, covering socio-economic, cultural, and political dimensions. The content aims to reflect the depth and academic rigor expected from an expert...

Q2. Answer the following questions in 300 words each:

i) What do you understand about the cultural elements of tribals in Kerala? Explain. (300 words)
ii) Do you think the New Economic Policy has an effect on the tribals? Give reasons (300 words)
iii) Briefly write about the atrocities that have been inflicted on the Jarawas. (300 words)

Key Points:

Toda tribe (Tamil Nadu): Pastoralists in Nilgiri Hills, sacred buffaloes, unique culture, faces land loss and cultural erosion.
Irula tribe (Tamil Nadu): Hunter-gatherers in northern Tamil Nadu, known for snake catching, faces extreme poverty and livelihood loss.
Tribal communities in Bihar (Santhal, Oraon, Munda) face high poverty, low literacy, and poor health indicators.
Land alienation and slow implementation of Forest Rights Act (FRA) are major issues for tribes in Bihar.

Answer: This response comprehensively addresses the requested questions regarding tribal communities, drawing upon common themes and information typically covered in an IGNOU course on 'Tribals in South and Central India.' It provides detailed insights into two specific tribes in Tamil Nadu and discusses the complex current scenario of tribal populations in Bihar, covering socio-economic, cultural, and political dimensions. The content aims to reflect the depth and academic rigor expected from an expert...

Q3. Answer the following in 150 words each:

i) Write briefly about the “Hakkipikki” tribes found in Karnataka. (150 words)
ii) Throw light on the religious festivals among the tribes in Lakshadweep (150 words)
iii) What do you know about the social organization of the Shompens? (150 words)
iv) Discuss the occupational distribution among the Sentinelese. (150 words)
v) Write about the ‘Khond' tribes of Bihar. (150 words)
vi) Briefly write about the tribes found in Goa. (150 words)

Key Points:

Hakkipikki: Semi-nomadic bird trappers in Karnataka, speaking Vagri language.
Lakshadweep tribes: Predominantly Muslim, celebrate Islamic festivals like Eid with local cultural elements.
Shompens: Isolated hunter-gatherers of Great Nicobar, simple egalitarian social organization.
Sentinelese: Uncontacted North Sentinel Island tribe, purely hunter-gatherer-fisher subsistence.

Answer: This section provides comprehensive answers to six sub-questions concerning various tribal communities across South and Central India, focusing on their unique characteristics, social structures, religious practices, and occupational distributions. Each response aims to provide concise yet informative insights within the specified word limits, drawing upon typical knowledge expected in an IGNOU BSW-043 course. From the nomadic Hakkipikkis of Karnataka to the isolated Sentinelese and Shompens, a...

BSW-043 Solved Assignment — January 2026 / July 2025

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Q2. Answer the following in 600 words each

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Q3. Answer the following in 150 words each: