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Readings on Kerala
2
Essay
Tribals of Kerala
Prof. S. Achutha
Warrier
INTRO
Prof. S. Achutha Warrier is a former professor of Malayalam.
This essay, provides an overview of the tribal life and culture in Kerala. The general
attitude of Indians to adivasis and their lives is inherited from the colonial masters. The
Europeans considered the tribals as savages and uncivilised.
SHORT ANSWER
1. In which present-day districts were the weapons of the Neolithic age (New Stone Age)
found?
The weapons of the Neolithic age were found in the present-day districts of
Kozhikode and Ernakulam.
2. Where can we see the largest adivasi settlements in Kerala?
We can see the largest adivasi settlements in Wayanad in Kerala.
3. What is known as kudippaka?
Kudippaka is community feud. It means if a member of a community is attacked by a
member of another community, the entire community will avenge him/her. It was considered
a primary social responsibility of the community.
4. Which of the tribes is the most backward?
The Paniyar tribe is the most backward among the adivasis of Kerala.
5. In what way is matrilineal system associated with agriculture?
Women were largely engaged in agriculture and related labour in those days. So, the
tribes which were into farming followed matrilineal tradition. The Pulayar, Parayar,
Kanikar
and Malambandarans of erstwhile Travancore and Kurichiyar of Malabar followed
matrilineal tradition.
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PM Notes
Page|1
Readings on Kerala
2
Essay
Tribals of Kerala
Prof. S. Achutha
Warrier
INTRO
Prof. S. Achutha Warrier is a former professor of Malayalam.
This essay, provides an overview of the tribal life and culture in Kerala. The general
attitude of Indians to adivasis and their lives is inherited from the colonial masters. The
Europeans considered the tribals as savages and uncivilised.
SHORT ANSWER
1. In which present-day districts were the weapons of the Neolithic age (New Stone Age)
found?
The weapons of the Neolithic age were found in the present-day districts of
Kozhikode and Ernakulam.
2. Where can we see the largest adivasi settlements in Kerala?
We can see the largest adivasi settlements in Wayanad in Kerala.
3. What is known as kudippaka?
Kudippaka is community feud. It means if a member of a community is attacked by a
member of another community, the entire community will avenge him/her. It was considered
a primary social responsibility of the community.
4. Which of the tribes is the most backward?
The Paniyar tribe is the most backward among the adivasis of Kerala.
5. In what way is matrilineal system associated with agriculture?
Women were largely engaged in agriculture and related labour in those days. So, the
tribes which were into farming followed matrilineal tradition. The Pulayar, Parayar,
Kanikar
and Malambandarans of erstwhile Travancore and Kurichiyar of Malabar followed
matrilineal tradition.
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