Quizzes of the Day - 2025-01-30 - Assam, India

Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.

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Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).

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According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).

Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

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Ali Mech was a tribal chief in the 13th century CE, in the region of present-day north of Bengal belonging to the Mech people. He is said to have helped Bakhtiyar Khalji during his Tibet campaign and converted to Islam under his influence.

Sarthebari is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of bell metal craft. Artisans in Sarthebari create a wide range of utensils and decorative items using a unique technique passed down through generations.

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Sarthebari is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of bell metal craft. Artisans in Sarthebari create a wide range of utensils and decorative items using a unique technique passed down through generations.

Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.

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Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.

The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

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The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.

Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.

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Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.

The first book in the Bodo language, titled "Boroni Phisa O Ayen" (Laws of the Boros and their Customary Laws), was published in 1915 by the Habraghat Boro Sanmiloni.

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The first book in the Bodo language, titled "Boroni Phisa O Ayen" (Laws of the Boros and their Customary Laws), was published in 1915 by the Habraghat Boro Sanmiloni.

Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

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Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.

According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.

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According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.