Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hakki Pikki tribe:

1. It is a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters.
2. They are also known as Mel-Shikari in northern Karnataka and Maharashtra.
3. In Karnataka they follow Hindu traditions.
4. The society is patriarchal, and monogamy is the norm.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 3
Notes:

• The Hakki Pikki is a tribe that lives in several states in west and south India, especially near forest areas.
• Hakki Pikkis (Hakki in Kannada means ‘bird’ and Pikki means ‘catchers’) are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters.
• They live majorly in Davangere, Mysuru, Kolar, Hassan and Shivmogga districts of Karnataka.
• In different regions, they are known by different names, such as Mel-Shikari in northern Karnataka and Maharashtra.
• Hakki Pikki people are believed to hail originally from the bordering districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
• Hakki Pikkis lived in forest areas, leading a nomadic life for 9 months a year and coming back to their permanent camps for 3.
• Hakki Pikkis in Karnataka follow Hindu traditions and celebrate all Hindu festivals and they are non-vegetarians.
• The eldest son in a family is not supposed to cut his hair so that he can be identified easily.
• The society is matriarchal, where the groom gives dowry to the bride’s family and monogamy is the norm.

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