{"id":84308,"date":"2024-04-21T19:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=84308"},"modified":"2024-04-21T19:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:00:23","slug":"the-earliest-settlements-in-ladakh-were-made-by-which-group-of-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-earliest-settlements-in-ladakh-were-made-by-which-group-of-people\/","title":{"rendered":"The earliest settlements in Ladakh were made by which group of people?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”The Mons” option2=”The Mongols” option3=”The Chinese” option4=”The Dravidians” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: A. The Mons<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mons are an ethnic group native to the eastern Indian subcontinent. They are believed to be the earliest inhabitants of Ladakh. The Mons are a Mongoloid people who speak a Tibeto-Burman language. They are predominantly Buddhist.<\/p>\n

The Mons are believed to have migrated to Ladakh from the Brahmaputra Valley in the 1st century BC. They were followed by the Tibetans in the 7th century AD. The Mons and the Tibetans intermarried and their descendants are the present-day Ladakhi people.<\/p>\n

The Mons were a major force in Ladakh until the 14th century AD. They were then conquered by the Tibetans. The Mons were eventually assimilated into the Tibetan culture. However, they retained their distinct identity and culture.<\/p>\n

The Mons are a proud and independent people. They are known for their hospitality and their love of music and dance. The Mons are also known for their skills in agriculture and animal husbandry.<\/p>\n

The Mons are a small minority in Ladakh. They are estimated to number around 10,000 people. The Mons are concentrated in the Leh district of Ladakh.<\/p>\n

The Mons are a fascinating people with a rich history and culture. They are a vital part of the Ladakhi community.<\/p>\n

The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n