Question

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

• A. Overexploitation of forests by the paper industry.
• B. Policy of forest officials against podu cultivation.
• C. Policy of forest officials against hunting and gathering.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

The forests are overexploited by the paper industry for bamboo. The forest officials are against podu cultivation, and hunting and gathering done by the Koya tribals. All of these are major challenges faced by the Koyas in the present day.