Revision Series | Himachal GK | Art and Culture | 96

August 18, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1 Khasas warrior group is divided into Shatha and Pasha.
2. In Pangwal Tribe traditional council is headed by a Chief Sehna.
3. Jatloo is tonsure ceremony (ceremony of hair cutting) also known as mundan in some parts of Himachal Pradesh.
4. Tabhagston is arranged marriage type of Swangla.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 4 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: B

1.Khasas warrior group is divided into Shatha and Pasha.

2.In Swangla Tribe traditional council is headed by a Chief Sehna.

3.Jatloo is tonsure ceremony (ceremony of hair cutting) also known as mundan in some parts of Himachal Pradesh.

4.Tabhagston is arranged marriage type of Lahaulas.

Consider the following statements:
1 Nyotang Merang – It is common arranged marriage but only 2 persons go in marriage.
2. Darosh or Dab-Dub is also arranged marriage.
3. Dam-Chalshish is when lovers elope together to get married.
4. Batta – Satta marriages are practiced in Gaddis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: C

Nyotang Merang – It is common arranged marriage but only 2 persons go in marriage.
Darosh or Dab-Dub – Prevalent mainly in Kinnaur oIn this girl is forcibly dragged away from a fair ground of a festival meeting , after this boy’s father goes to the girl’s parents and seek their apology for the outrage committed by their son .

-Then they ( girl’s parents ) ask them to atone for in terms of money called as Izzatto be paid then and there .

-Within month after this settlement the boy along with his relative and two women escort the girl back to her house .

Dam-Chalshish – In this type of marriage , lovers elope together and boy’s father sends Mazomi to girl’s house and tries to bring them around by presenting some gifts.

Consider the following statements
1 Masrur rock cut temple is built in Nagara Style.
2. Baijnath Shiv Temple was built in 13th century.
3. Bajreshwari temple of Kangra was destroyed by 1905 earthquake.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

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

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Answer: (A)

1.Masrur rock cut temple is built in Nagara Style.

2.Baijnath Shiv Temple was built in 1204 AD.

3.Bajreshwari temple of Kangra was destroyed by 1905 earthquake.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: The Kashmiri Style of art entered HP in later 7th century AD under Raja Meru Verman.
Statement 2: Wood is the basic material used in ancient most and indigenous Khasa art of HP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (A)

Statement 1: The Kashmiri Style of art entered HP in later 7th century AD under Raja Meru Verman.

Statement 2: Wood is the basic material used in ancient most and indigenous khasa art of HP.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Halda festival is dedicated to the Shiskar Apa the goddess of wealth in the Lamaistic Pantheon.
Statement 2: Lossar festival is ‘Tibetan new year’ and celebrated in Dharamshala only.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: C

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Indo Aryan Art blossomed in HP during 8th to 13th century AD.
Statement 2: Khasa Art is the indigenous art of HP.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (A)

Which of the following statements are correct ?
1. Shonitpur was the ancient name of Sarahan.
2. Pradyuman was the son of Krishna who ascended Shonitpur throne.
3. Kamru is called as the traditional capital of Bushahr.
4. Bhimakali is the Kul devi of Bushahr Royal family.

(A) 1 and 2.
(B) 2, 3 and 4.
(C) 1, 2 and 4.
(D) All of the above.

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Answer: D

When an already married women wants to leave her husband and marry with another man, the husband charges ___________ from the new husband and allow her to go with the man of her choice?

(A) Suhagi
(B) Ring
(C) Reet Money
(D) None of the above

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Answer: C

Consider the following three statements and choose the correct answer from the given options.
1. Lavi fair is a trade fair held in the month of Kartika.
2. It is famous for sale & purchase of Chamurthi Horses.
3. This fair is started by Raja Kehri Singh of Bushahr State in 1861.

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

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Answer: B

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (TEMPLE) - List-2 STYLE
A. Lakshna Devi - 1. Pagoda
B. Tripura Sundri - 2. Domed
C. Chintpurni - 3. Nagara
D. Panchvakta - 4. Pent Roof

(A) A — 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3
(C) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(D) A — 1, B – 4, C – 3, D – 2

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Answer: (C)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Fairs and Festivals) - List II (Associated with)
A. Kun Fair - 1.Pattan Valley
B. Sui - 2. Naina Devi
C. Nalwari - 3. W. Goldstein
D. Lavi - 4. Raja Kheri Singh

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: C

Kun Fair –is a famous fair of Pattan valley, held on Amavasya in yhe month of Feb.
Sui Fair – It is held in district Chamba in April.

-There is a temple of Naina Devi (Queen of Sahil Varman , king of Chamba ) where women gather and worship Queen Naina Devi .

-This temple has been constructed at a place where she had sacrificed herself to bring water to Chamba town.

Nalwari Fair – Started by W. Goldstein in 1889.

-Celebrated in March in Bilaspur district.

Lavi Fair – Started by Raja Kehri Singh.

-Celebrated in the month of Oct-Nov at Rampur (Shimla district ).

-It is 300 years old and has got the status of international fair.

-Biggest trade fair of hill states.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Folk Dramas) - List II (District)
A. Kariyala 1. Shimla
B. Banthara - 2. Kullu
C. Haran drama 3. Mandi
D. Jhanki and Hanter 4. Chamba

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: C

The list of folk dances and the respective districts where they are predominantly practiced are given below:
Kariyala -Shimla
Swang –Bilaspur
Banthda /Banthra –Mandi
Bhagtu –Kangra
Jhanki and Hanter –Chamba
Chandroli -Kangra and Hamirpur
Bura and Sih – It means Ballet and opera. This masked dance dramas are performed in Jubaal and Rohru valley of Shimla.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Divorce sytem) - List II (Tribe)
A. Tsud-Thvagchi - 1. Swanglas
B. Kudpa Chadche - 2.Pangwals
C. Chorde - 3. Khampa
D. Jatsari-Jha-Dal-Va - 4. Lahaulas

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: A

Tsud Thvagchi is a divorce system practiced among Swangals.
Kudpa Chadche is a divorce system practiced in Lahauals.
Chorde is a divorce practiced among Pangwals.
Jatsari-jha-dal-va is a divorce custom of Khampa.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Fairs) - List II (Regions)
A. Dandras - 1. Kinnaur
B. Losar Shona Chuksam - 2.Chamba
C. Chhanak Chamm 3.Lahaul & Spiti
D. Jhamakada - 4. Kangra

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 2, B – 1, C – 3, D – 4
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: B

THE DANDRAS – The Dandras form of dance is always performed in Chamba district. By way of holding tiny sticks in the hands, this dance is performed. It is performed only at the time of Jatras or festivals.
LOSAR SHONA CHUKSAM – Losar means New Year in native language . It is celebrated in Kinnaur district. You could rapidly recognize this dance by way of presentation of music by the Bugjal, the big Dhol in addition to the long pipe known as the Karnal.
THE CHHANAK CHAMM DANCE – Performed in the memory and as a tribute to divine Lord Buddha The Lahaul -Spiti region witnesses the Lamas of Lhaul Spiti perform this devotional dance on one occasion of Chakhar , that happens once in every 3 years . The classical head gear worn during the performance is called Chhanak.
JHAMAKADA DANCE – This is a dance form of Kangra district of HP ▪It is only performed by young girls and the highlight of this dance is the strong lyrics and percussion based instruments ▪It is an integral part of marriage ceremonies,

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes below:
List I (Traditional name) - List II (Description)
A. Ghar Jawantri - 1. Marriage type
B. Hishoo - 2. Festival
C. Sening Kunnu - 3. Exchanging gifts in marriage
D. Khattargiven - 4. Dress

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: C

Ghar Jawantri is the type of marriage of Gaddis. In this marriage boy has to work as domestic servant in the house of Would-be-Father–in–law.
Hishoo is the type of festival of Pangwal. They are the residents of Pangi valley of Chamba. Hishoo means new year day.
Sening Kunnu is a ritual of exchanging gifts in marriage of Kinner. Kinners are also known as Khas, Khasia, and Kurpa.
Khattar is along loose gown dress of Lahauls. Hence option C is the correct answer.