Which of the following trees is worshipped by Mundas and Santhals of Chota…
2023
Which of the following trees is worshipped by Mundas and Santhals of Chota Nagpur region?
Answer: C. Kadamba — ConceptSacred-tree traditions are examples of community-based conservation: a community protects plants that it regards as religiously significant. To solve…
- A.
Tamarind
- B.
Mango
- C.
Kadamba
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: C
Concept
Sacred-tree traditions are examples of community-based conservation: a community protects plants that it regards as religiously significant. To solve such questions, match the named community and region with the trees specifically associated with them, then distinguish nearby but different regional customs.
Application
The NCERT account lists mahua and kadamba for the Mundas and Santhals of Chota Nagpur.
Mahua is not offered, while Kadamba is present; therefore Kadamba matches the community-region association in the question.
Contrast
Tamarind and mango are separately connected in the source with tree worship by tribal communities of Odisha and Bihar during weddings.
The choice “More than one of the above” does not apply because only Kadamba among the named individual trees matches the stated community-region association.
The choice “None of the above” does not apply because Kadamba is present among the options.
Result
Therefore, the tree is Kadamba.