Question

Which occupation was traditionally relied upon by the Kudiya community before the implementation of the Kerala Land Reforms Act?

• A. Fishing and aquaculture in the rivers of Kasargod District
• B. Cultivation of tea and coffee in the plantations of South Karnataka
• C. Forest produce collection, including hunting and gathering
• D. Livestock rearing and dairy farming in the hilly regions of Kerala

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Forest produce collection, including hunting and gathering

 Kudiya community 

• The Kudiya community resides in the hilly regions of the Kasargod District and adjacent areas in South Karnataka.
• Their primary language is Tulu, though many school-going children are acquainted with Kannada and Malayalam.
• Traditionally, their livelihood was largely dependent on gathering resources from the forest, including hunting and other activities.
• However, with the implementation of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, many Kudiya individuals began cultivating their own land.
• In the economic sphere, Kudiya women play active roles in agricultural activities, animal husbandry, and the collection of essential resources like fuel and potable water.
• Additionally, they participate in labor-intensive work at construction sites.
• The Kudiya community adheres to the Hindu faith and pays reverence to local and regional deities, in addition to the broader Hindu pantheon.
• They celebrate various religious festivals, with Sivaratri being one of the prominent ones.
• According to the 2011 census, the estimated population of the Kudiya community amounts to approximately 785 individuals.