With which tribe are the Bija and Mala sub-castes related?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
The Bija and Mala are sub-castes of the Sansi tribe, which is a nomadic tribe primarily found in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab. The Sansi tribe has a dual organization, with members belonging to either the Bija or Mala branches. While they intermarry between the two branches, marriages within the same branch are not allowed.
Information Booster
· Sansi is a nomadic tribe originally from Rajasthan, later spreading to Haryana and Punjab.
· The tribe is divided into two branches: 'Bija' and 'Mala', which intermarry but not within the same branch.
· Historically classified under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871, they were denotified in 1952 after India's independence.
· Most Sansis follow Hinduism, and their traditional language is Sansiboli or Bhilki.
· They were traditionally engaged in trading, labor work, and craftsmanship but have since adopted various livelihoods.
Additional Knowledge
(a) Sansi – Correct answer. The Bija and Mala sub-castes belong to this nomadic tribe.
(b) Bhil – Incorrect. Bhil is the largest tribal group in Rajasthan but does not have Bija and Mala sub-castes.
(c) Damor – Incorrect. A Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Rajasthan but unrelated to Bija and Mala.
(d) Garasia – Incorrect. A tribal community in Rajasthan, mainly found in Udaipur and Sirohi, but not related to Bija and Mala.