Himachal GK MCQs (Castes and Tribes) – 1

By | July 6, 2017

1.What is the occupation of the “Ghiraths” of Kangra region?

  • Shepherds
  • Weavers
  • Farmers
  • Businessmen

2. The present “Gujjars” of Himachal Pradesh are the descendants of which of the following?

  • Aryans
  • Huns
  • Mughals
  • Gugga Pir

3. Which of the following tribe is not present in Himachal Pradesh?

  • Swangla
  • Khampa
  • Meena
  • Jad

4. Among various tribes of Himachal Pradesh which of the following tribe is most significant and important?

  • Gujjar
  • Khampa
  • Gaddi
  • Kinnaura

5. Which of the following caste/castes is/are declared backward?

  • Bhatt
  • Mehra
  • Hassi
  • All of the above

6. In his book “Kumar Sambhavam” Kalidas has described which of the following tribe of Himachal Pradesh?

  • Naga
  • Yaksha
  • Dasyu
  • Kinners

7. “Lavana” is an enterprising sub-caste of which region?

  • Sirmaur
  • Shimla
  • Solan
  • Kangra

8. According to their lifestyle, the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh comes under which of the following category?

  • Semi-nomadic
  • Semi-pastoral
  • Semi-agriculturists
  • All of the above

9. Which of the following is not a tribal region of Himachal Pradesh?

  • Solan
  • Kinnaur
  • Bharmour
  • Pangi

10. What is meaning of word “Kinner”?

  • Beautiful people
  • Demi-gods
  • People having face similar with horse head
  • People living on the Kinner Kailash Mountain

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