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Birsa belonged to the Munda tribal group. The Jhum cultivators were tribal groups that practiced shifting cultivation. The tribal groups relied on shifting cultivation and collection of forest produce to sustain their lives. Birsa reformed tribal society and envisioned a golden age for his people free from oppression. The colonial rule and forest laws negatively impacted the lives of tribal chiefs and communities by restricting their traditional practices and access to resources. Birsa Munda's life and resistance movement left a lasting impact and promoted pride in tribal identity and traditions.

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Birsa belonged to the Munda tribal group. The Jhum cultivators were tribal groups that practiced shifting cultivation. The tribal groups relied on shifting cultivation and collection of forest produce to sustain their lives. Birsa reformed tribal society and envisioned a golden age for his people free from oppression. The colonial rule and forest laws negatively impacted the lives of tribal chiefs and communities by restricting their traditional practices and access to resources. Birsa Munda's life and resistance movement left a lasting impact and promoted pride in tribal identity and traditions.

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Birsa belonged to the Munda tribal group. The Jhum cultivators were tribal groups that practiced shifting cultivation. The tribal groups relied on shifting cultivation and collection of forest produce to sustain their lives. Birsa reformed tribal society and envisioned a golden age for his people free from oppression. The colonial rule and forest laws negatively impacted the lives of tribal chiefs and communities by restricting their traditional practices and access to resources. Birsa Munda's life and resistance movement left a lasting impact and promoted pride in tribal identity and traditions.

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Revision Questions For Tribal Societies Which Tribal Group Did Birsa Belong To?

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Birsa belonged to the Munda tribal group. The Jhum cultivators were tribal groups that practiced shifting cultivation. The tribal groups relied on shifting cultivation and collection of forest produce to sustain their lives. Birsa reformed tribal society and envisioned a golden age for his people free from oppression. The colonial rule and forest laws negatively impacted the lives of tribal chiefs and communities by restricting their traditional practices and access to resources. Birsa Munda's life and resistance movement left a lasting impact and promoted pride in tribal identity and traditions.

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Revision questions for Tribal Societies

 Which tribal group did Birsa belong to?

Who were the 'Jhum cultivators'?

Mention any two important methods that the tribal groups made use of


to sustain their lives.
 
What is the meaning of the word 'Fallow'?

Distinguish the social condition of the tribes from that of the Brahmans.

How did Birsa reform the tribal society?

What were the usual chores of tribes during the month of Baisakh?

What was Birsa's vision of a golden age?

Describe the shifting or jhum cultivation of the tribes?

 How did the colonial rule affect life of the tribal chiefs?

Describe the impact of the colonial forest laws on tribal lives?

What was the trade problem faced by the silk growers (Santhals) during


the nineteenth century?

How did the life achievements and activities of Birsa Munda leave an
impact on tribal communities after his death?

Describe the life achievements of Birsa Munda?

Explain the activities of the tribal groups in the nineteenth century? How
did they come to see traders as dikus and enemies?

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