Q. Which tribe practiced the ‘Mariyah Narbali’ human sacrifice system?
Answer: Khond
Notes: The ‘Mariyah Narbali’ system was practiced by the Khond tribe. It involved ritualistic human sacrifice linked to fertility and prosperity beliefs. British authorities outlawed this practice during their rule, leading to the Khond uprisings in Odisha and Jharkhand. The Khond tribe is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in these regions. The other tribes listed—Binjhiya, Birjiya, and Kharwar—do not have documented associations with the Mariyah Narbali system.