mcqBy / Tribal Communities of Himachal Pradesh QuizQ1. Which tribe is known to have originated from the Munda-Tibetan mix and is currently settled in Kinnaur? A. Kirata B. Kinner C. Khasa D. Gaddi Q2. Who was the legendary Kirata king who fought against Aryan King Divodas? A. Sudas B. Vasuki C. Shambar D. Virbhadra Q3. What is the common gotra found among the Khasa tribe of Himachal Pradesh? A. Bharadwaj B. Kashyap C. Gautam D. Atri Q4. The ‘Thodo’ martial sport involving bow and arrow is associated with which community? A. Gujjars B. Gaddis C. Khasas D. Khampas Q5. Which food item is commonly consumed by the Swanglas and is made from millet bread? A. Siddu B. Chilna C. Bhaturu D. Baadi Q6. What is the traditional festival celebrated by Gaddis that involves a pilgrimage to Mani-Mahesh? A. Bisu B. Sair C. Mani-Mahesh Yatra D. Shivratri Q7. What is the meaning of the term “Gaddi” according to one theory? A. Warrior clan B. Wanderer C. Protector of Shiva D. Seat or throne (of Shiva) Q8. Which group among the Swanglas is believed to be a product of Rajput and Bodh intermarriage? A. Chanal B. Garu C. Lohar D. Sipi Q9. What was the traditional script used by the Khasas before adopting Devanagari? A. Bhoti B. Sharda C. Tankri D. Gurmukhi Q10. Which of the following communities of Himachal is believed to be the descendants of early shepherds and Rajput migrants from Lahore? A. Swangla B. Gaddi C. Kinner D. Pishacha Submit Answers