Phani Yerava: Tribe of Western Ghats

Practice Question: 

Q. With reference to the Phani Yerava tribe, consider the following statements:

1. They reside in the southern Indian states of Kerala and Karnataka.

2. They speak the Tharu language.

3. Their settlement is known as Kunju.

4. They follow Christianity.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

Answer: (b)

Statement 1 is correct: The Yerva people were a thriving, agriculture and forest-based tribe, in the southern Indian states of Kerala and Karnataka.

Statement 2 is incorrect: They speak Revula language

Statement 3 is correct: Their settlements is known as Kunju.

Statement 4 is incorrect: They follow Hinduism but also hold beliefs in spirits that dwell in natural features such as trees, mountains, and rivers.

PYQ(2019)

Q. Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in

India :

1.PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.

2.A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.

3.There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.

4.Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a)1, 2 and 3

(b)2, 3 and 4

(c)1, 2 and 4

(d)1, 3 and 4

Answer: (c)