The correct answer is: d) Animistic traditions of the Himalayas.
The earliest inhabitants of Sikkim were the Lepchas, who are believed to have arrived in the region around 2000 BC. The Lepchas are an indigenous people who practice a form of animism, which is the belief that all living things have a soul. They believe that the spirits of the dead can influence the living, and they perform rituals to appease them.
The Lepchas were followed by the Bhutias, who arrived in Sikkim in the 13th century. The Bhutias are a Tibetan people who practice Buddhism. They brought their religion with them to Sikkim, and it has since become the dominant religion in the region.
Hinduism also has a long history in Sikkim. It was introduced to the region by the Nepalese, who began to migrate to Sikkim in the 17th century. Hinduism is now the second-largest religion in
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