What is a “community” in the context of this chapter?
a) A group of disconnected people
b) Only people living in rural areas
c) A group of connected people
d) Only people of the same religion
Answer: c) A group of connected people
What is one reason communities come together, as mentioned in the chapter?
a) To compete with each other
b) To celebrate festivals and organize events
c) To isolate themselves from others
d) To create conflicts
Answer: b) To celebrate festivals and organize events
What is the Bhil community’s tradition of coming together to support others called?
a) Seva
b) Dana
c) Halma
d) Tyaga
Answer: c) Halma
What did the Bhil community do to address the water crisis in Jhabua?
a) Imported water from other regions
b) Planted thousands of trees and created water harvesting structures
c) Moved to a different area
d) Requested government aid only
Answer: b) Planted thousands of trees and created water harvesting structures
During the Chennai floods of 2015, what did many private groups do to help?
a) Built new houses
b) Provided transportation
c) Cooked and distributed food
d) Organized entertainment programs
Answer: c) Cooked and distributed food
What is an example of a new type of community that has emerged in urban areas?
a) Tribal councils
b) Residents’ Welfare Associations
c) Royal courts
d) Ancient guilds
Answer: b) Residents’ Welfare Associations
Which of the following can be considered a community according to the chapter?
a) A particular jāti or its subdivision
b) A group of people of a particular religion or region
c) A school’s art club
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What does Tenzing’s mother say about saving money?
a) It’s unnecessary
b) Only save for luxuries
c) Always try to save some money for unexpected future needs
d) Spend all money immediately
Answer: c) Always try to save some money for unexpected future needs
What is one challenge faced by the region around Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh?
a) Overpopulation
b) Acute water crisis
c) Excessive rainfall
d) Air pollution
Answer: b) Acute water crisis
Who was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2019 for work with Bhil communities?
a) Kamal Parmar
b) Tenzing
c) Shalini
d) Shri Mahesh Sharma
Answer: d) Shri Mahesh Sharma
What is the objective of the halma tradition?
a) To make profit
b) To serve Mother Earth
c) To compete with other communities
d) To gain political power
Answer: b) To serve Mother Earth
What type of family is described as limited to a couple and their children?
a) Joint family
b) Extended family
c) Nuclear family
d) Community family
Answer: c) Nuclear family
