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Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi).
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Category Description: Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. History of Assam consists of various histories of tribes - Ahom, Bodo, Kachari, Rabha, etc. Lets explore Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.
Q1. What is the traditional Assamese silk fabric known as?
Q1. What is the traditional Assamese silk fabric known as?
Answer: (B) Muga
Answer: (B) Muga
Answer: (B) Muga
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability.
The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk fabric native to Assam. It is known for its golden color and durability. The traditional silk fabric of Assam is known as Assam silk, which refers to three main types of wild silk: Muga, Paat, Eri.
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Q2. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Q2. Who tried the case of Maniram Dewan?
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Answer: (D) Charles Holroyd
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
Maniram was taken into custody at Calcutta and brought to Jorhat to stand trial. Altogether 30 individuals were tried by Captain Charles Holroyd, district officer of Sibsagar, appointed special commissioner to preside over the `Conspiracy Case'.
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Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
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Q4. Who served as the first editor of Bahi?
Q4. Who served as the first editor of Bahi?
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century.
In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
Lakshminath Bezbarua (1864–1938) was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Bahi in 1909. The magazine was published in Calcutta until 1932 and was a leading journal for Assamese literature in the first half of the 20th century. In 1909, the magazine published O Mur Apunar Desh, the traditional song of Assam, written by Bezbarua and set to music by Kamala Prasad Agarwala. The song was later adopted as Assam's state song in 1927.
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Q5. How many districts in Assam had before the Independence in 1947?
Q5. How many districts in Assam had before the Independence in 1947?
Answer: (A) 13
Answer: (A) 13
Answer: (A) 13
13
13
13
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Q6. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
Q6. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
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Q7. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
Q7. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
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Q8. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) "Abhinayacharya" in Assamese literature?
Q8. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) "Abhinayacharya" in Assamese literature?
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
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Q9. Which Assamese writer used the sobriquet (nickname) 'A Native'?
Q9. Which Assamese writer used the sobriquet (nickname) 'A Native'?
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
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Q10. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Q10. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
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Q11. Who was the Chief Minister of Assam when the 5 Year Plans were first
introduced?
Q11. Who was the Chief Minister of Assam when the 5 Year Plans were first
introduced?
Answer: (A) Bishnu Ram Medhi
Answer: (A) Bishnu Ram Medhi
Answer: (A) Bishnu Ram Medhi
Bishnu Ram Medhi
Bishnu Ram Medhi
Bishnu Ram Medhi
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Q12. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
Q12. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi
AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
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Q13. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Q13. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
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Q14. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Q14. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Answer: (C) 1839
Answer: (C) 1839
Answer: (C) 1839
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
The Assam Tea Company, a pioneering company in the Indian tea industry, was established in 1839. This marked a significant step in the organized cultivation and commercialization of tea in Assam, which had been discovered to have indigenous tea plants. The company played a vital role in developing tea plantations and establishing Assam as a major tea-producing region.
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Q15. What is the predominant religion in Assam?
Q15. What is the predominant religion in Assam?
Answer: (A) Hinduism
Answer: (A) Hinduism
Answer: (A) Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.
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Q16. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Q16. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Answer: (D) 1935
Answer: (D) 1935
Answer: (D) 1935
1935
1935
1935
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Q17. As per the 2011 Census, what is the population of Assam?
Q17. As per the 2011 Census, what is the population of Assam?
Answer: (A) 31 million
Answer: (A) 31 million
Answer: (A) 31 million
The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.
The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.
The 2011 Census of India recorded the population of Assam as 31,205,576.
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Q18. Which district of Assam was created in January 2022?
Q18. Which district of Assam was created in January 2022?
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Answer: (C) Tamulpur
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
Tamulpur became the 35th district of Assam on January 23, 2022. The Assam Cabinet merged Tamulpur with Baksa on December 31, 2022, bringing the total number of districts in the state to 31. The merger took place on January 1, 2023.
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Q19. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?
Q19. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?
Answer: (D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
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Q20. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
Q20. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Talimeren Ao
He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
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