SPPMMC TEAM - Quizzes of the Day - 2025-01-07
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Q1. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:
Q1. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:
Answer: (B) Paddy
Answer: (B) Paddy
Answer: (B) Paddy
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
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Q2. Which one of the following is known as the Amazon of the East?
Q2. Which one of the following is known as the Amazon of the East?
Answer: (C) Dehing Patkai Rainforest
Answer: (C) Dehing Patkai Rainforest
Answer: (C) Dehing Patkai Rainforest
The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.
The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.
The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.
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Q3. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
Q3. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
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Q4. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as
Q4. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as
Answer: (D) Bordoichila
Answer: (D) Bordoichila
Answer: (D) Bordoichila
Bordoisila in Assam, is a severe pre-monsoon thunderstorm that occurs in the eastern parts of India, including Assam. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes hailstorms.
Bordoisila in Assam, is a severe pre-monsoon thunderstorm that occurs in the eastern parts of India, including Assam. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes hailstorms.
Bordoisila in Assam, is a severe pre-monsoon thunderstorm that occurs in the eastern parts of India, including Assam. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes hailstorms.
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Q5. When did bank erosion in Majuli begin after an earthquake?
Q5. When did bank erosion in Majuli begin after an earthquake?
Answer: (A) 1950
Answer: (A) 1950
Answer: (A) 1950
According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.
According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.
According to available information, significant bank erosion in Majuli, Assam, began after the major earthquake of 1950. This earthquake caused substantial changes in the Brahmaputra riverbed, leading to increased erosion of the island's banks.
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Q6. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
Q6. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
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Q7. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
Q7. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
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Q8. Which is the highest peak of the Barail Range?
Q8. Which is the highest peak of the Barail Range?
Answer: (D) Laike
Answer: (D) Laike
Answer: (D) Laike
The highest peak in the Barail Range is Laike, which is 1,959 meters tall. The second highest peak is Hamplopet, which is 1,867 meters tall. Other notable peaks in the Barail Range include: Theipibung (1,866 meters), Mahadevi (1,739 meters), and Kaukaha (1,736 meters).
The highest peak in the Barail Range is Laike, which is 1,959 meters tall. The second highest peak is Hamplopet, which is 1,867 meters tall. Other notable peaks in the Barail Range include: Theipibung (1,866 meters), Mahadevi (1,739 meters), and Kaukaha (1,736 meters).
The highest peak in the Barail Range is Laike, which is 1,959 meters tall. The second highest peak is Hamplopet, which is 1,867 meters tall. Other notable peaks in the Barail Range include: Theipibung (1,866 meters), Mahadevi (1,739 meters), and Kaukaha (1,736 meters).
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Q9. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
Q9. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
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Q10. Which tree is predominant in the forests of Assam?
Q10. Which tree is predominant in the forests of Assam?
Answer: (D) Hollong
Answer: (D) Hollong
Answer: (D) Hollong
Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the most predominant tree species in the forests of Assam. It is also the state tree of Assam.
Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the most predominant tree species in the forests of Assam. It is also the state tree of Assam.
Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the most predominant tree species in the forests of Assam. It is also the state tree of Assam.
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