Context:
Rivalry between the Malas and Madigas has come to the fore yet again after political parties announced candidates for the general elections.
Madiga:
- Madiga community – Sub-castes among the Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Telangana
- Also present in – Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Population – Madiga community in the undivided Andhra Pradesh and Telangana constituted more than 48% of the SC population (2011 Census)
- Sub-castes within Madiga – Bindla, Chindu, Dakkali and Mashti.
- Madiga Dasari – Priestly class of Madigas
- Occupation – Primarily associated with tanning leather, making footwear and craftswork
- Known for their expertise in crafting the traditional drum called the Dappu
Mala:
- Mala – Telugu caste from the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Also present in – Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?
1. The territories called ‘Santhal Parganas’ were created.
2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2018 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
