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With reference to Hajongs consider the following statements Hajongs are predominantly Buddhists and ...........

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    With reference to Hajongs, consider the following statements

    1. Hajongs are predominantly Buddhists and they speak Hajong, an Indo-Aryan language.
    2. Hajongs are exogamous people who marry outside one’s social group.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Both statements are incorrect.

    • The Hajong are a tribal group native to the Indian subcontinent, notably in the northeast Indian states and Bangladesh.
    • Hajongs follow Hajong Hinduism also called Dyaoism which is a form of Hinduism practised by the Hajong people of Northeast India. It represents a distinct form of Hindu worship incorporating tribal animism.
    • The Hajong people speak the Hajong language, which is an Indo-Aryan language.
    • Hajongs are endogamous people. They marry within the specific social group or ethnic group, rejecting those from others as unsuitable for marriage or other close personal relationships.

    Hence option 4th is correct.

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