The Bhagat Movement is related to which among the following tribes of India?
[A] Birhor
[B] Bhil
[C] Santal
[D] Kol
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Correct Answer: B [Bhil]
Notes:Bhagat Movement is a religious movement among the Bhils scattered in 4 states of India viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP and Maharastra. Bhagat means a devotee. When one of the Bhils becomes a Bhagat he has to abstain from eating meat, eggs and drinking wine. He also does not accept bride price. The movement is 3 centuries old and oldest Bhagat considered to be is Mavji of Rajasthan. Mavji is considered to be the 10th incarnation of Vishnu and had a large followership in Banswara and Dungarpur of Rajasthan.
