Q. Which Indian tribal community became the first to have their forest rights recognized within a tiger reserve’s core area?
Answer: Soligas
Notes: The Soligas, from Karnataka's Maleya Mahadeshwara Hills, were the first Indian tribal community to have forest rights recognized in a tiger reserve. The Ravidassias, a Dalit community, have a major dera in Punjab. The Mankidia, one of Odisha's 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, are skilled in monkey catching. The Parajas, also from Odisha, celebrate the harvest festival Pausa Purnima.