📘 Class 7 History – Chapter 7
Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities
NCERT Textbook Questions & Answers

                                                

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Q1. What kinds of societies existed in medieval India?

In medieval India, three main kinds of societies existed:

• Tribal societies
• Nomadic societies
• Settled agricultural societies

Each group had a different way of life and occupation.

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Q2. Who were tribes? Mention any two features of tribal society.

Tribes were groups of people who shared a common ancestry and lived together.

Two features of tribal society were:

• They lived in forests, hills, or remote areas
• They did not follow the caste system

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Q3. Who were nomads?

Nomads were people who moved from place to place and did not live permanently in one area. They depended on animals, trade, or seasonal resources for their livelihood.

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Q4. Write a short note on the Banjaras.

The Banjaras were a nomadic trading community.

• They transported goods like grain, salt, and cattle
• They used pack animals such as bullocks
• They supplied goods to towns and armies

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Q5. How were tribal societies different from caste-based societies?

Tribal societies were different from caste-based societies because:

• They were based on kinship, not caste
• Members enjoyed greater freedom in occupation
• There were no rigid social divisions

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Q6. What changes occurred in the lives of tribes?

Many changes occurred in tribal life due to:

• Expansion of agriculture
• Loss of forest lands
• Contact with kingdoms and settled societies

Some tribes became farmers, soldiers, or traders.

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Q7. How did some tribal chiefs become kings?

Some tribal chiefs became kings by:

• Gaining control over land and resources
• Collecting taxes
• Maintaining armies
• Adopting royal titles and court practices

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Q8. Why did settled communities differ from tribes?

Settled communities differed from tribes because:

• They practised agriculture
• They lived permanently in villages or towns
• They followed caste-based social rules
• They paid taxes to rulers

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📌 Exam Writing Tip:
Use keywords like tribes, nomads, Banjaras, kinship, caste. Write answers in points for clarity and better marks.

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