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Which of the following features is NOT typical of a tribe as described in the Chapter "Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities" for Class 7 History?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · History · Tribes, Nomads and Settled Communities
  1. Shared language among its members
  2. Strict kinship ties and clans
  3. Permanent settled houses in one place
  4. Territorial boundaries
Answer
Permanent settled houses in one place

The correct answer is Permanent settled houses in one place — Thus option C is the correct choice.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify typical features of a tribe – shared language, kinship, territorial boundaries, and lack of permanent settlements.
  2. Observe that option C refers to permanent settled houses, which is contrary to the nomadic or semi‑nomadic nature of tribes.
  3. Thus option C is the correct choice.
Common mistake: Confusing tribal settlement pattern with that of a settled community

Concept tested: Characteristic of a tribe

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