What are “Atak” and “Odakh” in the Bhil tribe?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Social customs

Explanation:
• "Atak" and "Odakh" are important social customs (or traditional laws/rules) within the Bhil tribe.
• Atak refers to a ban or restriction, often relating to marriage rules (e.g., prohibition of marriage within the same clan/gotra, exogamy rules).
• Odakh refers to the recognition of relationships, lineage, or identity within the tribal structure, helping maintain social order and community identity.
• These customs are part of their traditional governance and cultural identity, ensuring social harmony and adherence to community norms.
• They form the core of their unwritten traditional legal framework.

Information Booster:
• The Bhil tribal justice system often involves community councils (Panchayats) that enforce these social rules and resolve disputes.
• These terms are specific to the linguistic and cultural practices of the Bhil community.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Agriculture system: The Bhils practice various farming methods (like Jhum or settled agriculture), but Atak and Odakh are social terms.
(b) Occupation: Bhils traditionally were hunters and gatherers, now mostly farmers or laborers.
(d) Religious activity: While customs have a basis in belief, these terms refer specifically to social regulation and identity.