Q. Hakki Pikki Tribe, recently seen in the news, is a major tribal community of which state?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: The Hakki Pikki tribe has become successful in the hair oil industry. Traditionally, they were semi-nomadic bird catchers and hunters. They live mainly in Karnataka's Shivamogga, Davanagere, and Mysuru districts, having migrated from Northern India. The tribe is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India. They speak 'Vaagri,' an Indo-Aryan language, at home, but use Kannada for business; UNESCO lists Vaagri as endangered.