Q. What is the traditional occupation of the Bhuiyan tribe in Assam and nearby states?
Answer: Agriculture
Notes: The Bhuiyan tribe is indigenous to Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, and West Bengal. They are traditionally agriculturalists with clan-based social structures. In Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, they are classified as Scheduled Castes and follow panchayat governance in their communities.