Geography/Economy of Kinnaur: February 21, 2022

February 21, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Zanskar mountains forms the international boundary between Kinnaur and Tibet.
2. The highest peak of Kinnaur, Leo Pargial lies in the Great Himalayas.
3. The historic village Kamru is situated in Hangrang Valley.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Zanskar mountains forms the international boundary between Kinnaur and Tibet.

The highest peak of Kinnaur, Leo Pargial lies in the Zanskar.

The historic village Kamru is situated in Baspa Valley.

Which of the following is the last and highest village in district Kinnaur?

(A) Bhabha
(B) Spuwa
(C) Chitkul
(D) Kalpa

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1. Spiti river flows through the Sangla Valley.
2. Hangrang Valley is drained by the Baspa river.
3 The lower portion of Sangla Valley lies in Kinnaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Spiti river flows through the Hangrang Valley.

Sangla Valley is drained by the Baspa river.

The lower portion of Hangrang Valley lies in Kinnaur and upper portion lies in Lahaul-Spiti.

Telangi Selection and Ribba Selection are local varieties of which nuts?

(A) Chilgoza
(B) Apricot
(C) Raisins
(D) Almonds

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ANSWER – D

Janetang, Dub Dub, Darosh are associated with which of the following custom?

(A) Marriage custom
(B) Death custom
(C) Type of clothes
(D) Types of fairs

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following is punishment awarded for grabbing someone’s immovable property and exogamy?

(A) Tiching Michig
(B) Chhetpa
(C) Ti Darang Shishe
(D) Izzat

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ANSWER – A

One has to render ‘izzat’ money as fine for offences like kidnapping, divorce, accusations etc.

Tichig Michig‘ punishment is awarded for grabbing of someone’s immovable property, exogamy and for violating devta’s direction.

‘Chhetpa‘ is a fine awarded by ‘biradari panchayat’ for violating its orders.

‘Ti Darang Shishe‘ is an exemplary punishment given to the incorrigible errant.