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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q36

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The Bhil tribe, residing in the region of ________, oversaw the mountain passes connecting the north with the Deccan.

I. Western Ghats

II. Eastern Ghats

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Only I.

Abou the Bhil tribe:

  • One of the largest tribal communities, residing across Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
  • Their name originates from 'billu', signifying a bow.
  • The Bhil rebellion of 1818 marked one of the initial uprisings led by a tribal faction in India.
  • Cause: The harsh treatment inflicted upon the Bhils by the East India Company, which deprived them of their customary forest privileges and subjected them to exploitation.