Castes of Himachal: March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Hesis are traditionally village musicians and they play shahnai, dholak and sing folk songs.
2. The month of shravan is known as Hesion ka mahina.
3. According to Rose, the names Koli, Hesi, Dagi and Chanal are used synonymously with a territorial differentiation.
4. Hali are believed to have come as servants with Princess of Delhi in marriage to Chamba.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 1, 3 and 4 only

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ANSWER – C

Hesis are traditionally village musicians and they play shahnai, dholak and sing folk songs.

The month of Chaitra is known as Hesion ka mahina.

According to Rose, the names Koli, Hali, Dagi and Chanal are used synonymously with a territorial differentiation.

Hali are believed to have come as servants with Princess of Delhi in marriage to Chamba.

Which of the following is known as widow remarriage with unmarried brother of the deceased husband in Sippi community?

(A) Balu-Jhanjhara
(B) Khewat
(C) Gadhoj
(D) Quadani

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ANSWER – C

Khewat – divorcee remarriage.

Quadani – widow remarriage with unmarried brother of the deceased husband.

If a widow remarries a married brother, it is known as balu-jharara.

Widower remarriage is also permitted.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (TERMS)
A. Malia
B. Chhad-chhad
C. Ghoond
LIST 2 (ASSOCIATED WITH)
1. Divorce system
2. Bride price
3. Purdah system
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(C) A-3 , B-1 , C-2
(D) A-2 , B-1 , C-3

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ANSWER – D

Malia is the bride price prevalent few years back in the Hali community.

Divorce in Hali and Rihara community is known as Chhad-chhad.

Purdah systems in Hesi community is known as Ghoond.

Consider the following statements:
1. Bharai community is a small muslim community of traditional drumbeaters.
2. Traditionally, Riharas are engaged in agriculture, silversmithy and tinsmithy.
3. Sippi community is found chiefly in Chamba and Lahaul Spiti.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

What is the main occupation of the Turi Caste people? [HP PGT (Commerce)-Dec. 2016]

(A) Agriculture
(B) Basket making
(C) Singing and dancing
(D) Knitting

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ANSWER – C

Which of the following subcastes perform the rituals of the dead and accept donations in their name? [HP PGT (Economics)-Dec. 2016]

(A) Bhat
(B) Acharaj
(C) Turi
(D) Khatik

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ANSWER – B