SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The three main ethnic communities of Sikkim are
A
the Bhutias, the Lepchas and the Nepalese
B
the Gujjars, the Gaddis and the Chandel
C
the kukis, the Chakmas, and the Himars
D
the Bhils, the Marwaris and the Banjaras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The People of Sikkim consist of three ethnic groups, that is, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali. Communities of different hues intermingle freely in Sikkim to constitute a homogenous blend. Hindu Temples coexist with Buddhist Monasteries, Churches, Mosque and Gurudwara.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bhutia constitute a majority of the population of Bhutan, where they live mainly in the western and central regions of the country, and form minorities in Nepal and India, particularly in the Indian state of Sikkim. They speak various languages of the Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Nepalese appeared in Sikkim after the Lepchas & Bhutias. They migrated in large numbers and soon became the dominant community. In the present day, the Nepalese constitute 70% of the total population of Sikkim. They introduce commenced terrace farming in the state.

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