Day 17: Geography & Culture – Part 2 (Temples, Tribes, Handicrafts)
Here is an overview of some famous temples, major tribes, and notable handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh:
Famous Temples in Himachal Pradesh:
- Naina Devi Temple (Bilaspur)
- Chintpurni Temple (Una)
- Jwalamukhi Temple (Kangra)
- Brajeshwari Devi Temple (Kangra)
- Chamunda Devi Temple (Kangra)
- Baijnath Shiv Temple (Kangra)
- Bhimakali Temple (Sarahan, Shimla)
- Hadimba Devi Temple (Manali, Kullu)
- Jakhoo Temple (Shimla)
- Sankat Mochan Temple (Shimla)
- Tara Devi Temple (Shimla)
- Baba Balak Nath Temple (Hamirpur)
- Masrur Rock-cut Temples (Kangra)
- Laxmi Narayan Temple (Chamba)
Major Tribes of Himachal Pradesh:
- Gaddi
- Gujjar
- Kinnauri (Kanaura)
- Lahauli
- Spitians
- Pangwal
- Swangla
- Khampa
Notable Handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh:
- Kullu Shawls: Known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors.
- Pashmina Shawls: Made from fine wool, especially in the Kinnaur region.
- Kangra Paintings: Miniature paintings known for their delicate brushwork and depiction of Hindu epics and Radha-Krishna themes.
- Wood Carving: Intricately carved wooden items like furniture, decorative pieces, and religious artifacts, especially from Shimla and Kinnaur.
- Metalwork: Items crafted from brass, copper, and silver, particularly in Kullu and Manali.
- Carpets and Rugs: Traditional hand-knotted carpets and rugs made from wool.
- Embroidery: Fine embroidery work on shawls, caps, and other textiles.
- Himachali Caps: Distinctive local caps often with colorful bands.
- Chamba Rumals: Embroidered square handkerchiefs with unique double-sided embroidery.
25 MCQs on Geography & Culture of Himachal – Part 2
- The famous Naina Devi Temple is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
a) Kangra
b) Una
c) Bilaspur
d) Mandi
Answer: c) Bilaspur - Hadimba Devi Temple, a significant shrine, is situated in:
a) Shimla
b) Kullu
c) Dharamshala
d) Palampur
Answer: b) Kullu - Which of the following is a prominent tribe of Himachal Pradesh primarily found in the Brahmaur region of Chamba district?
a) Kinnauri
b) Gujjar
c) Gaddi
d) Lahauli
Answer: c) Gaddi - Kullu shawls are renowned for their:
a) Simple designs
b) Use of silk fabric
c) Intricate geometrical and floral patterns
d) Plain colors
Answer: c) Intricate geometrical and floral patterns - The Jwalamukhi Temple in Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to:
a) Lord Shiva
b) Goddess Parvati
c) Goddess Durga
d) Lord Vishnu
Answer: c) Goddess Durga (specifically the goddess of the burning flame) - The traditional handicraft of Chamba Rumals is famous for its:
a) Wood carving
b) Metalwork
c) Double-sided embroidery
d) Pottery
Answer: c) Double-sided embroidery - The Kinnauri tribe is primarily found in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
a) Kullu
b) Kinnaur
c) Lahaul and Spiti
d) Kangra
Answer: b) Kinnaur - Baijnath Shiv Temple, a significant religious site, is located in:
a) Mandi district
b) Shimla district
c) Kangra district
d) Kullu district
Answer: c) Kangra district - Which of the following tribes of Himachal Pradesh are traditionally nomadic shepherds?
a) Swangla
b) Khampa
c) Gujjar
d) Pangwal
Answer: c) Gujjar - Kangra paintings are primarily known for depicting themes related to:
a) Historical events
b) Nature and landscapes
c) Hindu epics and Radha-Krishna
d) Local folklores
Answer: c) Hindu epics and Radha-Krishna - The Bhimakali Temple, known for its unique architecture, is located in:
a) Manali
b) Shimla
c) Sarahan
d) Dharamshala
Answer: c) Sarahan - Which of the following is a winter festival celebrated by the tribes of Lahaul and Spiti?
a) Kullu Dussehra
b) Halda Festival
c) Minjar Fair
d) Baisakhi
Answer: b) Halda Festival - Intricately carved wooden furniture and artifacts are a specialty of which region in Himachal Pradesh?
a) Kullu
b) Shimla and Kinnaur
c) Kangra
d) Una
Answer: b) Shimla and Kinnaur - Baba Balak Nath Temple, a revered shrine, is located in which district?
a) Mandi
b) Hamirpur
c) Kangra
d) Bilaspur
Answer: b) Hamirpur - The Spitians are the tribal inhabitants of which region in Himachal Pradesh?
a) Kinnaur
b) Kullu
c) Spiti Valley
d) Chamba
Answer: c) Spiti Valley - Which of the following temples is known for its rock-cut architecture?
a) Hadimba Devi Temple
b) Masrur Temples
c) Jakhoo Temple
d) Tara Devi Temple
Answer: b) Masrur Temples - The Pangwal tribe is primarily found in which region bordering Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Kinnaur
b) Kullu
c) Chamba
d) Sirmaur
Answer: c) Chamba - Pashmina shawls, known for their fineness, are significantly produced in which district?
a) Kullu
b) Shimla
c) Kinnaur
d) Mandi
Answer: c) Kinnaur - The Laxmi Narayan Temple, an ancient temple complex, is located in:
a) Kullu
b) Shimla
c) Chamba
d) Mandi
Answer: c) Chamba - The Swangla tribe mainly resides in the valley along which river?
a) Sutlej
b) Beas
c) Chenab (Chandra Bhaga)
d) Ravi
Answer: c) Chenab (Chandra Bhaga) - Tara Devi Temple, a famous pilgrimage site, is located near which major town in Himachal Pradesh?
a) Manali
b) Shimla
c) Dharamshala
d) Dalhousie
Answer: b) Shimla - The Khampa tribe of Himachal Pradesh has its origins in:
a) Nepal
b) Bhutan
c) Tibet
d) Myanmar
Answer: c) Tibet - Which of the following handicrafts involves the creation of intricately patterned floor coverings?
a) Wood carving
b) Metalwork
c) Carpets and rugs
d) Kangra paintings
Answer: c) Carpets and rugs - Jakhoo Temple in Shimla is famously associated with which deity?
a) Lord Shiva
b) Goddess Durga
c) Lord Hanuman
d) Lord Vishnu
Answer: c) Lord Hanuman
The Lahauli tribe primarily inhabits which district of Himachal Pradesh?
a) Kullu
b) Kinnaur
c) Lahaul and Spiti
d) Shimla
Answer: c) Lahaul and Spiti