Answer:
(i)
Bastar is located in the southernmost part of Chhattisgarh.
(ii) Different communities live in Bastar such as Maria and Muria Gonds, Dhurwas,
Bhatras, etc.
(iii) They speak different languages but share common
customs and beliefs.
(iv) They believe that each village was given its land by
the Earth and in return, they look after the Earth by making offerings during
the festivals.
(v) In addition to the Earth, they pay respect to the
spirits of river, the forest and the mountain.
(vi) Since each village knows its boundaries, they look
after their natural resources within that boundary.
(vii) If they want to take some wood from another village,
they pay a small fee called 'devsari' in exchange.
(viii) Some villages protect their forests by keeping
watchmen and each house contributes grains to pay them.
They meet once in a year to discuss issues of concern,
including forests.
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