The correct answer is: A) Nayaka
The Nayaka are a scheduled tribe found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. They are a Dravidian people who speak the Kannada language. The Nayaka are traditionally a forest-dwelling people and are known for their skills in hunting and gathering. They are also known for their traditional dance and music.
The Soliga are a scheduled tribe found in the state of Karnataka. They are a Dravidian people who speak the Soliga language. The Soliga are traditionally a forest-dwelling people and are known for their skills in hunting and gathering. They are also known for their traditional dance and music.
The Jenu Kuruba are a scheduled tribe found in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. They are a Dravidian people who speak the Jenu Kuruba language. The Jenu Kuruba are traditionally a forest-dwelling people and are known for their skills in hunting and gathering. They are also known for their traditional dance and music.
The Kadu Kuruba are a scheduled tribe found in the state of Karnataka. They are a Dravidian people who speak the Kadu Kuruba language. The Kadu Kuruba are traditionally a forest-dwelling people and are known for their skills in hunting and gathering. They are also known for their traditional dance and music.
The Nayaka are the largest scheduled tribe in Karnataka, with a population of over 1 million. They are followed by the Soliga, with a population of over 200,000, the Jenu Kuruba, with a population of over 100,000, and the Kadu Kuruba, with a population of over 50,000.