Ladakh Culture, Festivals & Language

LSSSSB Non-Technical · General Awareness & Science · 24 practice questions with answers and explanations: 7 Easy, 17 Medium, 0 Hard.

Sample questions

Sample Easy question 1

The traditional Buddhist monastery head is called:

  1. A Lama
  2. A Pujari
  3. A Pandit
  4. A Maulvi
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Answer: A. Ladakhi monasteries are led by lamas.

Sample Easy question 2

The sacred prayer flags in Ladakh are:

  1. Hung on poles and roofs for good fortune
  2. Used for weddings alone
  3. Used as school flags
  4. Used for sports
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Answer: A. They carry prayers carried by the wind.

Sample Easy question 3

The language spoken by most people in Ladakh is:

  1. Punjabi
  2. Dogri
  3. Ladakhi (Bhoti)
  4. Kashmiri
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Answer: C. It is a Tibetic language.

Sample Medium question 4

Sindhu Darshan festival is held on the banks of the Indus at:

  1. Drass
  2. Shey, near Leh
  3. Hemis
  4. Kargil
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Answer: B. Held in June.

Sample Medium question 5

The Tibetan Buddhist sect of Hemis is:

  1. Nyingma
  2. Gelug
  3. Drukpa Kagyu
  4. Sakya
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Answer: C. It is one of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism in Ladakh.

Sample Medium question 6

The Ladakhi musical instrument 'Surna' is a:

  1. Bell
  2. Drum
  3. String instrument
  4. Wind instrument like an oboe
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Answer: D. Played with the Daman drum.

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