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Demographic Characteristics, Tribes of Rajasthan

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5-Mark Answer Template — Type 1: Factual Recall

Question: Describe the demographic characteristics of Rajasthan according to Census 2011. (5 marks, ~50 words)

Model Answer:

Rajasthan's Census 2011 population was 6.86 crore (7th most populous), with density 200/sq km. Decadal growth: 21.3% (exceeding national 17.7%). Sex ratio: 928; child sex ratio: 888. Literacy: 66.1% (male 79.2%, female 52.1%). Highest-density district: Jaipur (595); lowest: Jaisalmer (17). Urban population: 24.9%.

Word budget: Core stats (30 words) + District extremes (12 words) + Literacy/urban (8 words) = 50 words

5-Mark Answer Template — Type 2: Tribal Identity

Question: Which is Rajasthan's only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)? Describe its characteristics. (5 marks, ~50 words)

Model Answer:

Saharia is Rajasthan's only PVTG, found in Baran district (Shahabad-Kishanganj tehsils). Traditionally forest-gatherers with pre-agricultural economy, they face severe poverty and nutritional deprivation — 2002–03 hunger deaths drew national attention. PM Jan Man Yojana (2023) specifically covers Saharia clusters. India has 75 PVTGs nationally; Saharia is among the most marginalized.

Word budget: Identity + location (10 words) + Characteristics (20 words) + Welfare scheme (10 words) + National context (10 words) = 50 words

10-Mark Answer Template

Question: Discuss the tribal population of Rajasthan — distribution, major tribes, and welfare measures. (10 marks, ~150 words)

Model Answer:

Introduction: Rajasthan's 13.48% ST population (92.38 lakh, Census 2011) ranks it 6th in India by absolute tribal numbers.

Key Points:

  1. Major tribes and distribution: Meena (51% of ST pop.) in eastern Rajasthan (Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur); Bhil (39.7%) in southern belt (Banswara, Dungarpur, Udaipur). Together they form 90%+ of tribal population. Banswara district has ~72% tribal concentration.

  2. Other significant tribes: Garasia (Sirohi-Pali; pher marriage custom), Saharia (Baran; only PVTG), Damor (Dungarpur), Kathodi (Udaipur-Sirohi). Twelve tribes total listed on ST schedule.

  3. Administrative framework: Tribal Sub-Plan covers 5 districts, 32 tehsils, 3,892 villages. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (48 in Rajasthan), Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (34), Ashram Schools (300+) deliver welfare.

  4. Current scheme: PM Jan Man Yojana (November 2023, ₹24,000 crore) specifically targets PVTGs including Saharia; covers housing, roads, education, and health for the most vulnerable clusters.

Conclusion: Rajasthan's tribal development requires balancing cultural preservation with economic inclusion — TSP, EMRS, and PVTG-specific schemes form the multi-layered policy response.

Word budget: Introduction (20) + Point 1 (35) + Point 2 (25) + Point 3 (30) + Point 4 (25) + Conclusion (20) = 155 words ✓