Multiple choice The word Adivasi was used for the first time ______ to refer to the tribal people. Jyotiba Phule B.R Ambedkar Thakkar Bappa Mahatma Gandhi Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Thakkar Bappa, a social worker and tribal rights activist, popularized the term "Adivasi" in the early 20th century to refer to India's indigenous tribal communities.