Himachal Pradesh Customs & Traditions MCQ

Himachal Pradesh is a land of diverse cultures, ancient customs, and vibrant community life. From traditional dance forms and local festivals to unique marriage and funeral rituals, each custom reflects the rich heritage of the state.

For students preparing for Himachal Pradesh government jobs like HPPSC, HPSSC, TET, and Naib Tehsildar, these cultural traditions are often covered in the General Knowledge (GK) section and offer a great chance to score easy marks.

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91

What happens in the 'Shan' ceremony in Lahaul?

A. Soul merging ritual

B. Effigy of deceased is made

C. Procession with a drum

D. Water immersion of ashes

92

What is the traditional practice in the Spiti valley when someone dies?

A. Burning the body immediately

B. Offering food to the soul

C. Removing ornaments and dividing the shroud

D. Constructing a wooden effigy

93

In Kinnaur, what is the purpose of drum beating during death rituals?

A. To invite villagers for celebrations

B. To alert the village about death

C. To please the gods

D. To drive away evil spirits

94

What is the first step in a marriage ceremony in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Shanti

B. Rowari

C. Dhammu

D. Nata

95

What is the practice of giving a girl in return for a sister or cousin called in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Batta Satta

B. Dhari

C. Shanti

D. Jhumni

96

Which term refers to a system where the boy's family pays a nominal payment to the girl's family?

A. Tikar

B. Sothan

C. Shanti

D. Sagai

97

Which region in Himachal Pradesh follows a matriarchal system?

A. Chamba

B. Kinnaur

C. Mandi

D. Lahul

98

What is 'Sagai' in the context of marriage customs in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Wedding procession

B. Exchange of brides

C. Engagement ceremony

D. Return gift to bride's family

99

What is the term used in Himachal Pradesh for a matchmaker in marriage?

A. Dhammu

B. Mazomi

C. Rowari

D. Jhumni

100

What is 'Sothan' in the context of Himachali marriage customs?

A. A betrothal gift

B. A relative who talks to girl's parents

C. Engagement song

D. Dowry payment

101

Which ceremony marks the ritual return of the bride after wedding?

A. Bawai

B. Dugganman

C. Suhag

D. Phere

102

What is the role of a 'Gardar' in Himachali marriages?

A. Matchmaker

B. Bride's attendant

C. Wedding priest

D. Gift bearer

103

Which term refers to inter-caste marriage not approved socially in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Shudra Vivah

B. Tikra

C. Batta Satta

D. Sagai

104

What is the local term for informal widow remarriage in Kangra and Chamba regions?

A. Karwa

B. Gaddar

C. Jhanjhara

D. Hari

105

Which marriage custom in Himachal involves elopement and is followed by a ritual where the girl departs with the lover?

A. Dam-Chalshish

B. Hari

C. Gaddar

D. Jhanjhara

106

Which type of divorce among tribals involves snapping a Sal leaf in front of witnesses?

A. Jhanjhara

B. Dehri

C. Hari

D. Karwa

107

Which term is used for the divorce process where the girl returns ornaments and clothes to her husband?

A. Jhanjhara

B. Hari

C. Reet

D. Karwa

108

What is the custom called where a woman dissatisfied with her husband leaves him and begins to live with another man?

A. Gilar Kana

B. Hari

C. Cholidari

D. Reet

109

Which term is used in Lahaul when a woman leaves her husband's house and settles with another man?

A. Har

B. Jhanjhra

C. Gilar Kanau

D. Dehri

110

What is the term used for widow remarriage in Kinnaur region?

A. Karawa

B. Jhanjhara

C. Gudari

D. Dubdub

111

What practice among the Gaddis involves performing marriage ceremony twice?

A. Hari

B. Jhoori Pana

C. Cholidar

D. Dubdub

112

Which custom among Gaddis involves a boy kidnapping a girl or vice versa for marriage?

A. Gilar Kanau

B. Jhanjhra

C. Har

D. Dehri

113

In which region is widow remarriage called 'Karewa?

A. Kinnaur

B. Shimla hills

C. Kangra

D. Lahaul

114

In Kinnaur region 'har' type of marriage is known as ?

A. Dubdub

B. Kuchis

C. Khuttu Kima

D. All of above

115

Divorce law known as ?

A. Dehri

B. Hari

C. Har

D. All of above

Himachal Pradesh Customs & Traditions MCQ

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Customs and traditions Practice MCQ Question and Answer

91 What happens in the 'Shan' ceremony in Lahaul?

Answer & Solution

92 What is the traditional practice in the Spiti valley when someone dies?

Answer & Solution

93 In Kinnaur, what is the purpose of drum beating during death rituals?

Answer & Solution

94 What is the first step in a marriage ceremony in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer & Solution

95 What is the practice of giving a girl in return for a sister or cousin called in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer & Solution

96 Which term refers to a system where the boy's family pays a nominal payment to the girl's family?

Answer & Solution

97 Which region in Himachal Pradesh follows a matriarchal system?

Answer & Solution

98 What is 'Sagai' in the context of marriage customs in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer & Solution

99 What is the term used in Himachal Pradesh for a matchmaker in marriage?

Answer & Solution

100 What is 'Sothan' in the context of Himachali marriage customs?

Answer & Solution

101 Which ceremony marks the ritual return of the bride after wedding?

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102 What is the role of a 'Gardar' in Himachali marriages?

Answer & Solution

103 Which term refers to inter-caste marriage not approved socially in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer & Solution

104 What is the local term for informal widow remarriage in Kangra and Chamba regions?

Answer & Solution

105 Which marriage custom in Himachal involves elopement and is followed by a ritual where the girl departs with the lover?

Answer & Solution

106 Which type of divorce among tribals involves snapping a Sal leaf in front of witnesses?

Answer & Solution

107 Which term is used for the divorce process where the girl returns ornaments and clothes to her husband?

Answer & Solution

108 What is the custom called where a woman dissatisfied with her husband leaves him and begins to live with another man?

Answer & Solution

109 Which term is used in Lahaul when a woman leaves her husband's house and settles with another man?

Answer & Solution

110 What is the term used for widow remarriage in Kinnaur region?

Answer & Solution

111 What practice among the Gaddis involves performing marriage ceremony twice?

Answer & Solution

112 Which custom among Gaddis involves a boy kidnapping a girl or vice versa for marriage?

Answer & Solution

113 In which region is widow remarriage called 'Karewa?

Answer & Solution

114 In Kinnaur region 'har' type of marriage is known as ?

Answer & Solution

115 Divorce law known as ?

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91

What happens in the 'Shan' ceremony in Lahaul?

92

What is the traditional practice in the Spiti valley when someone dies?

93

In Kinnaur, what is the purpose of drum beating during death rituals?

94

What is the first step in a marriage ceremony in Himachal Pradesh?

95

What is the practice of giving a girl in return for a sister or cousin called in Himachal Pradesh?

96

Which term refers to a system where the boy's family pays a nominal payment to the girl's family?

97

Which region in Himachal Pradesh follows a matriarchal system?

98

What is 'Sagai' in the context of marriage customs in Himachal Pradesh?

99

What is the term used in Himachal Pradesh for a matchmaker in marriage?

100

What is 'Sothan' in the context of Himachali marriage customs?

101

Which ceremony marks the ritual return of the bride after wedding?

102

What is the role of a 'Gardar' in Himachali marriages?

103

Which term refers to inter-caste marriage not approved socially in Himachal Pradesh?

104

What is the local term for informal widow remarriage in Kangra and Chamba regions?

105

Which marriage custom in Himachal involves elopement and is followed by a ritual where the girl departs with the lover?

106

Which type of divorce among tribals involves snapping a Sal leaf in front of witnesses?

107

Which term is used for the divorce process where the girl returns ornaments and clothes to her husband?

108

What is the custom called where a woman dissatisfied with her husband leaves him and begins to live with another man?

109

Which term is used in Lahaul when a woman leaves her husband's house and settles with another man?

110

What is the term used for widow remarriage in Kinnaur region?

111

What practice among the Gaddis involves performing marriage ceremony twice?

112

Which custom among Gaddis involves a boy kidnapping a girl or vice versa for marriage?

113

In which region is widow remarriage called 'Karewa?

114

In Kinnaur region 'har' type of marriage is known as ?

115

Divorce law known as ?