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Geography GK · Q144

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 144

Q144

Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?

A.
Meghalaya
B.
Mizoram
C.
Sikkim
Answer
D.
Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The lepchas mainly to be found staying in Sikkim. Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, formerly an independent kingdom situated in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan. Lepcha is the name given to this group by their Nepali neighbors and is interpreted by some as a derogatory word meaning "nonsense talkers."