Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities (CBSE Class 7 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 7 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of nomadic communities?

   1. Permanent settlement
   2. Seasonal migration
   3. Agricultural production
   4. Urban living
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   Answer: B. Seasonal migration

   Nomadic communities are known for their seasonal migration in search of resources, rather than establishing permanent settlements.

2. What is the significance of the 'Bhotiya' community in India?

   1. Agricultural advancements
   2. Trade routes
   3. Nomadic herders
   4. Fishing communities
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   Answer: C. Nomadic herders

   The Bhotiya community is significant for being nomadic herders, especially in the Himalayan regions.

3. What role do festivals play in tribal communities?

   1. Commercial activities
   2. Social cohesion
   3. Urban development
   4. Educational purposes
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   Answer: B. Social cohesion

   Festivals in tribal communities serve to strengthen social bonds and create a sense of belonging among members.

4. Which of these is a main reason for the preservation of tribal culture?

   1. Modern education
   2. Industrialization
   3. Cultural festivals
   4. Urban migration
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   Answer: C. Cultural festivals

   Cultural festivals help preserve tribal culture by celebrating traditions and bringing the community together.

5. Which law protects the rights of tribal people in India?

   1. Right to Information Act
   2. Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act
   3. Abolition of Bonded Labour Act
   4. Panchayati Raj Act
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   Answer: B. Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act

   The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act was enacted to protect the rights of tribal communities and their access to land and resources.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which tribe is primarily found in the northeastern region of India?
2. What is one reason tribes resisted the British colonial rule?
3. What did the nomadic tribes of the Sahara primarily rely on for their livelihood?
4. How did settled communities affect the social structures of tribes?
5. Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of tribal societies?
6. Which of the following is a reason for the decline of nomadic tribes?
7. What is a significant challenge faced by settled communities?
8. In terms of governance, how are tribal societies typically organized?
9. How do nomadic herders respond to changing climate conditions?
10. What impact did colonization have on tribal lands?
11. What is the role of women in tribal communities?
12. How do tribal communities preserve their languages?
13. What was the main reason for the establishment of the Indian Forest Act of 1927?
14. How did globalization affect tribal economies?

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