Tribal Myths and Legends

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Which tribe in India believes that they are descended from the sun?

  1. Gonds

  2. Bhils

  3. Santhals

  4. Todas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Todas are a pastoral tribe found in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They believe that they are descended from the sun and that their ancestors were the first people to live on Earth.

According to the myths of the Bhil tribe, who created the world?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Kali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhils are a large tribe found in the western and central parts of India. They believe that Lord Brahma created the world and that he is the supreme god.

In the mythology of the Santhal tribe, what is the name of the creator god?

  1. Marang Buru

  2. Jaher Era

  3. Sing Bonga

  4. Thakurani Mai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santhals are a large tribe found in the eastern and central parts of India. They believe that Marang Buru is the creator god and that he is the supreme being.

Which tribe in India believes that their ancestors were tigers?

  1. Gonds

  2. Bhils

  3. Santhals

  4. Todas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gonds are a large tribe found in the central and eastern parts of India. They believe that their ancestors were tigers and that they have a special connection to these animals.

According to the myths of the Munda tribe, what is the name of the evil spirit that causes disease and misfortune?

  1. Bonga

  2. Bhut

  3. Pret

  4. Pisacha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mundas are a large tribe found in the eastern and central parts of India. They believe that Bonga is an evil spirit that causes disease and misfortune. They also believe that Bonga can be appeased by making offerings to it.

In the mythology of the Ao Naga tribe, what is the name of the god of war?

  1. Jangpatupa

  2. Longterok

  3. Ajungba

  4. Akaba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ao Naga tribe is found in the northeastern state of Nagaland. They believe that Jangpatupa is the god of war and that he is responsible for protecting their people from their enemies.

Which tribe in India believes that their ancestors were snakes?

  1. Nagas

  2. Bhutias

  3. Lepchas

  4. Khasis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nagas are a group of tribes found in the northeastern states of India. They believe that their ancestors were snakes and that they have a special connection to these animals.

According to the myths of the Khasi tribe, what is the name of the god of thunder and lightning?

  1. U Blei Nongthaw

  2. U Blei Syiem

  3. U Blei Nongkrem

  4. U Blei Nongstoi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khasi tribe is found in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. They believe that U Blei Nongthaw is the god of thunder and lightning and that he is responsible for protecting their people from storms.

In the mythology of the Mizo tribe, what is the name of the god of the underworld?

  1. Pu Thlauthanga

  2. Pu Ziona

  3. Pu Ralte

  4. Pu Laldenga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mizo tribe is found in the northeastern state of Mizoram. They believe that Pu Thlauthanga is the god of the underworld and that he is responsible for judging the dead.

Which tribe in India believes that their ancestors were elephants?

  1. Khasis

  2. Lepchas

  3. Bhutias

  4. Nagas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lepchas are a tribe found in the northeastern states of India. They believe that their ancestors were elephants and that they have a special connection to these animals.

According to the myths of the Bhutia tribe, what is the name of the god of mountains?

  1. Kangchenjunga

  2. Jomolhari

  3. Makalu

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhutia tribe is found in the northeastern state of Sikkim. They believe that Kangchenjunga is the god of mountains and that he is responsible for protecting their people from avalanches and other mountain hazards.

In the mythology of the Apatani tribe, what is the name of the god of fertility?

  1. Donyi-Polo

  2. Abo Tani

  3. Mechuka

  4. Ziro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apatani tribe is found in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. They believe that Donyi-Polo is the god of fertility and that he is responsible for the growth of crops and the well-being of their people.

Which tribe in India believes that their ancestors were birds?

  1. Garos

  2. Khasis

  3. Jaintias

  4. Nagas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Garos are a tribe found in the northeastern states of India. They believe that their ancestors were birds and that they have a special connection to these animals.

According to the myths of the Jaintia tribe, what is the name of the god of the sun?

  1. U Nongrim

  2. U Suidnih

  3. U Nongthaw

  4. U Nongstoi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jaintia tribe is found in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. They believe that U Nongrim is the god of the sun and that he is responsible for providing light and warmth to their people.

In the mythology of the Nishi tribe, what is the name of the god of fire?

  1. Abo Tani

  2. Donyi-Polo

  3. Mechuka

  4. Ziro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nishi tribe is found in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. They believe that Abo Tani is the god of fire and that he is responsible for protecting their people from harm.

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