Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 20

November 23, 2022

Consider the following statements about castes in Himachal Pradesh:
1. Rathi caste people are mostly found in Kangra and Chamba.
2. Thakur caste comprise more than half of the total high caste population in the state.
3. Rathis are ranked a little higher than the Thakurs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements: 1. Bhots are found in upper reaches of Kinnaur, Lahaul and whole of Spiti. 2. People in Lahaul and Kinnaur are purely Buddhist by religion. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following tribes raise stone memorials?
(A) Gujjars
(B) Gaddis
(C) Khasa
(D) Kinner

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ANSWER – C

Khashas raise stone memorials and their religion is a blend of Hindu and tribal belief.

The principal agglomerations of Gaddis are found in which of the following areas?
(A) Bharmaur
(B) Dharamshala
(C) Palampur
(D) Pangi

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following:
1 Gaur brahmin avoid agriculture and refuse to handle plough.
2. Sarswat and Kanyakubj brahmins are descended from the original brahmin inhabitants of the state.
3. Agriculturist brahmins are looked down upon by those of the higher classes.
Which of the above is/are correct about brahmins of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements about Mian title:
1 The title of Mian was conferred to them by a Mughal Emperor.
2. Mian receives the salutation of Jai Dia.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Raja Sansar chand fell in love with a girl belonging to which of the following tribes?
(A) Bhots
(B) Gujjars
(C) Gaddis
(D) Pangwal

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1 The Hindu Gujjars perform agriculture and lead a settled life.
2. Muslim Gujjars lead an unsettled pastoral life.
3. The wealth of gujjars consists of sheep and goats.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following is known as widow or widower remarriage among Chanal community?
(A) Jhanjhara
(B) Topi lana
(C) Gadhoj
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

In Chanals, widow or widower remarriage is known as ‘Gadhoj‘ and does not require elaborate marriage rituals.
Widow or widower remarriage is known as Topi lana in pangwals.

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 – D

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.

What is the main occupation of the Turi Caste people?
(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?
(A) Bhat
(B) Acharaj
(C) Turi
(D) Khatik

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Traditionally the Bhats were genealogists and narrated family history and heroic deeds of the rulers.
2. Bhats are distributed in the trans-Giri and cis-Giri region of district Shimla.
3. Soni and Kapila are synonyms for the Bhat community.
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

Traditionally the Bhats were genealogists and narrated family history and heroic deeds of the rulers.
Bhats are distributed in the trans-Giri and cis-Giri region of district Sirmaur.

Soni and Kapila are synonyms for the Sunar community.

Which of the following came to the kangra from Jammu during an earthquake that rocked the area in 1905?
(A) Battahra community
(B) Khatik community
(C) Julaha community
(D) Bhat community

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ANSWER – A

Battahra community also call themselves as ‘Jammuliye Rajput‘ in Kangra district, who came to the area from Jammu during an earthquake that rocked the area in 1905. This community chiefly lives in Kangra, Mandi and Chamba district.

Consider the following statements:
1. Koer are weavers and are also known as Kabirvanshi.
2. Julaha community is known for performing a comedy play called swang.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

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 – C

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.

The sood caste is in majority in which of the following district?
(A) Shimla
(B) Mandi
(C) Kangra
(D) Chamba

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1 Rathis were Bhatti Rajput, converted in the reign of Qutub-ud-din and Allaudin Khilji.
2. Rangar are believed to have fled from Rajputana during the time of Aurangzeb.
3. The three main castes of Mahajan community are Baniya, Kayastha and Khatri.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Rangar were Bhatti Rajput, converted in the reign of Qutub-ud-din and Allaudin Khilji.
Rathis are believed to have fled from Rajputana during the time of Aurangzeb.
The three main castes of Mahajan community are Baniya, Kayastha and Khatri.

Who are known as Bhojkis?
(A) Family priests of Katoch dynasty
(B) Priests of Jwala ji and Naina Devi temples
(C) Reciters of poetry during marriage ceremony
(D) Brahmins who got land grants from Thakurs

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ANSWER – B

In Nirmand area of district Kullu, there are various types of Brahmins as Bhat, Gaur, Bhojaki, who are called Shukla.
Bhojakis are worshippers (pujaris) of temples and are found in Naina Devi, Chamunda Devi, Jwalamukhi, Chintpurni and in some other areas.