Castes of Himachal: March 30, 2022

March 30, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Traditionally the Kumhars are potters and they bear a common title ‘Prajapati’.
2. The Kumhars have their formal community council with its regional headquarters in Hamirpur district.
3. The office-bearers are elected by voice vote for an indefinite period of the Kumhar’s council and only men are members of this council.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

The Nais have their formal community council still active at present and has its regional headquarters in Hamirpur

It is officiated by a president and a secretary and annual subscription of Rs. 12 per household is charged.

The office-bearers are elected by voice vote for an indefinite period till they enjoy the confidence of the community. Only men are members of this council.

In which area of Himachal Pradesh are the "Girth” found?

(A) Kullu Valley
(B) Baspa Valley
(C) Kangra Valley
(D) Ravi Valley

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ANSWER – B

The Girath, Ghirth, Ghrit or Chowdhary is a predominant Hindu community in the North-Western part of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Kangra, Hamirpur, Una and Bilaspur districts.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (CASTES)
A. Saini
B. Teli
C. Ghirat
LIST 2 (ASSOCIATED WITH)
1.Mali
2. Oil pressers
3. Animal husbandry
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 – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Saini community consists of both Hindu and Muslim.
2. The total population of the Teli was 3,768 according to the 1981 Census and 6,964 in 2001
3 The total population of the Sanhai was 1,675 according to the 1981 Census and 3129 in 2001.
4. Ghirath is the largest OBC community in Himachal.
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 – A

Teli community consists of both Hindu and Muslim.

The total population of the Teli was 3,768 according to the 1981 Census and 6,964 in 2001.

The total population of the Sanhai was 1,675 according to the 1981 Census and 3129 in 2001.

Ghirath is the largest OBC community in Himachal.

Which of the following communities used Perso-Arabic script?

(A) Teli
(B) Saini
(C) Hali
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Who is the Girth of Kangra region? [HP Naib Tehsildar (Pre)-2013]

(A) Shepherd
(B) Farmer
(C) Traders
(D) Weaver

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ANSWER – B

The Girath, Ghirth, Ghrit or Chowdhary is a predominant Hindu community in the North-Western part of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Kangra, Hamirpur, Una and Bilaspur districts.

Etymologically, Ghirath is derived from ghrita or ghee as per legend Shiva made them out of ghee.

Traditionally, agriculture and animal husbandary was their main occupation.