8th Class Social Science Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank Colonialism and Tribal Societies - Short answer Type Question

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    What means of livelihood did the tribals have?

    Answer:

    The economy of most tribes was subsistence oriented. They survived mainly on hunting, gathering and fishing. Even those tribes which depended on agriculture had to supplement their income with hunting and collecting forest products. Different tribes had different means of livelihood. Some were hunter-gatherers while some were engaged in rearing and herding. Some tribes were shifting cultivators while others were settled agriculturists.


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