The Future of Koyas

Q. Which among the following are specialities of Koya tribe?

1. They do not disturb nature.
2. They follow a pattern of life from ancient times.
3. They are highly educated in medicine.
4. They own large acres of land.

Q. What are some of the different challenges being faced by the Koya people?

1. The forest cover on the hills for podu has decreased to almost half of the land earlier.
   
2. There have been frequent droughts in light of insufficient rainfall.
3. There is now a lack of space for farmers to use during their land rotation cycle.
   
4. The forest cover is vast and restricts the farmers from using the land for agricultural purposes.
   

Q. Which of these is a major challenge faced by the Koyas?

1. Overexploitation of forests by the paper industry.
2. All of the above
3. Policy of forest officials against podu cultivation.
4. Policy of forest officials against hunting and gathering.

Q. Name the school in Penugolu?

1. Government Primary School Penugolu
2. Girijana Primary School
3. Hirijana Primary School
4. Penugolu Primary School

Q. Where can we find a high school and hospital near Penugolu?

1. Wazedu
2. Dokur
3. Warangal
4. Hyderabad

Q. Due to constant felling of trees and exploitation by the paper mill, tribal communities and their resources are under threat in Penugolu.

1. True
2. False