Which tribe of Madhya Pradesh calls itself “Khutiya Patel”?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Sahariya

Explanation:
• The Sahariya tribe of Madhya Pradesh commonly identifies its members and leaders with the title "Khutiya Patel".
• The Sahariya is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) mostly residing in the northwestern districts of MP like Shivpuri, Morena, Sheopur, and Guna.
• They have a unique social structure where the village headman is called the Patel, and specific lineages or elders may use the "Khutiya" prefix.
• Their economy is largely based on forest produce collection and primitive agriculture.
• They are known for their expertise in traditional herbal medicines.

Information Booster:
• The Sahariyas are historically linked to the Munda linguistic family but now speak a dialect influenced by Brajbhasha and Rajasthani.

Additional Knowledge:
(b) Korku: A Munda-speaking tribe in southern MP; their headman is often called Mundar or Chaudhary.
(c) Bharia: Reside in Patalkot (Chhindwara); their social structure is distinct from the Sahariya Khutiya Patel system.
(d) Baiga: Known as "Priests of the Forest"; their leaders are often called Mukaddam.