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2. What is a society called when all its members are equal?
3. What were the four varnas in the traditional Hindu society?
4. In which region do the Gonds live?
5. What was the name of the Gond kingdom mentioned in the Akbarnama?
6. To which tribe did the Ahoms belong?

G. Answer the questions in brief :
1. Who was Swarga Narayan?
2. How does a homogeneous society turn into a heterogeneous society?

3. What is the class structure of the Hindu society? How were castes formed?
4. What is the Kareng Ghar?
5. What happens when the process of state formation begins?
6. What important tribes are found in India?

H. Answer the questions in detail :
1. What do you understand by untouchability?
2. What is the difference between a homogeneous society and a heterogeneous society?

3. When does the process of state formation begin?
4. Trace the history of Garah Katanga from its formation to its conquest by Akbar.
5. Who were the Gonds? What was their way of life?
6. Write a note on the Ahoms and their struggle for independence.

1. Is it possible for a homogeneous society to continue to exist and make progress in modern times?
2. How can you classify your society – heterogeneous or homogeneous? Why?

Bhils
The Bhils of India are the largest tribe of South Asia. Most of them live in
the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. According to the Ramayana, Shabari
was a Bhil woman who offered ber (plums) to Lord Rama, when he was
wandering about in the jungles of Dandoka, searching for Sita. Similarly,
the Mahabharata speaks of Eklavya, a great archer of this tribe, his
bravery and sacrifice. The popular legend represents them as being
descended from Nishada, son of Mahadev by the human female. Nishad
was brutal and ugly, who killed his fathers bull and as the consequence
he was banished to mountains and forests. During the medieval period, the Bhils were known for their
courage, valour and skill as warriors. They fought against the Mughals, Marathas and the Britishers.

Mobile and Settled Communities
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