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Which community in Karnataka is renowned for conserving traditional rice varieties through community seed banks?

  1. Soliga
  2. Kuruba
  3. Lingayat
  4. Vokkaliga

Answer: Soliga

Soliga tribal community in Karnataka's Biligiri Rangana Hills conserves indigenous rice, millet, and pulse varieties through traditional knowledge and community seed banks. Their practices support agro-biodiversity and climate resilience.

Topic Eco-Culture - Seed Conservation
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway