Question

Haimendorf was an anthropologist who wrote books and papers on the tribal people of Andhra Pradesh. How do you think he got to know about the life of tribal people mainly?

• A. By reading books on them.
• B. By watching videos about them.
• C. By living with them.
• D. By asking people about them.

Answer 1

The correct option is C By living with them.

Haimendorf visited Andhra Pradesh in 1940s to study the tribes like Chenchus, Konda Reddys and Gonds and wrote books on them. He stayed with the tribal people to study their life patterns like their profession, beliefs etc.