Question

Who has been crowned as India’s first Tribal queen?
A.Panchami Majhi
B.Rashmirekha Hansda
C.Tulasi Munda
D.Pallavi Durura

Answer 1

Hint: In 2018, India held its first “Adi Rani” Kalinga Tribal Queen Contest in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was a historical achievement in terms of representation for the tribal community in beauty pageants and showcasing our diverse indigenous culture. The community leaders from each tribe had sent one contestant to represent them in the semi-finals. A total of 20 contestants qualified for the finals and walked the ramp in traditional tribal attire.

Complete step by step answer:
Option A: Panchami Majhi is incorrect as she was crowned the 1st runner-up in the competition. She belongs to the district of Titlagarh in Odisha.
Option B: Rashmirekha Hansda is also incorrect since she bagged the 2nd runner-up place in the competition. She belongs to the district of Mayurbhanj in Odisha.
Option C: Tulasi Munda is incorrect because she is a Padma Shri award-winning social activist from Odisha who was one of the judges of the contest. Through her activism, she has impacted the lives of thousands of young people and contributed to protecting the rights of Adivasis and spreading literacy in rural areas.
Option D: Pallavi Durara is correct as she was crowned the winner of the first Kalinga Tribal Queen Contest. She hails from Odisha’s Koraput district.

Note: Awards were also given for various other categories such as best tribal attire, photogenic face, best skin, best personality, the best presentation of ornaments, the best presentation of own culture and best presentation of talent. The winner, the first and second runners-up will be featured in a short movie on tribal culture, that is being produced by a Mumbai-based filmmaker.