Question

    Hakki Pikki is a tribe of the Indian subcontinent, they

    mostly live in which state?
    A Telangana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chhattisgarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Jharkhand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The 2011 census figures show that the Hakki Pikki tribe’s population in Karnataka was around 12,000. The tribe is divided into four clans, namely Gujaratia, Panwar, Kaliwala, and Mewaras. The tribe originated in the bordering districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, but over time, they have migrated to different parts of India, where they continue to face social, economic, and political marginalization.

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