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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. When is "Abhiruchi Sports Day" celebrated in Assam?
Q1. When is "Abhiruchi Sports Day" celebrated in Assam?
Answer: (A) 3 September
3 September
Q2. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Q2. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.
Q3. Where did the Ahoms establish their final capital?
Q3. Where did the Ahoms establish their final capital?
Answer: (B) Jorhat
The Ahoms established their final capital at Rangpur (present-day Jorhat). This city remained the capital of the Ahom kingdom until its downfall in the 18th century.
Q4. What is Jhumur?
Q4. What is Jhumur?
Answer: (D) Songs of the Tea tribe
Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.
Q5. Bagarumba is a folk dance performed by
Q5. Bagarumba is a folk dance performed by
Answer: (D) Bodos
Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo people, an indigenous community primarily residing in the state of Assam, India. It's a vibrant dance performed by women, often likened to the fluttering of butterflies due to its graceful movements. They wear traditional attire like dokhna, jwmgra, and aronai and are accompanied by instruments like kham, sifung, jota, serja, and gongwna. Bagurumba is an integral part of Bodo culture and is performed during festivals, weddings, and other celebrations.
Q6. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Q6. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Q7. For what is Sarthebari famous?
Q7. For what is Sarthebari famous?
Answer: (B) Bell metal
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.
Q8. Which country is situated to the north of Assam?
Q8. Which country is situated to the north of Assam?
Answer: (B) Bhutan
Assam shares its northern border with the country of Bhutan.
Q9. In which year was the first mobile theatre formed in Assam?
Q9. In which year was the first mobile theatre formed in Assam?
Answer: (A) 1963
While traveling theatre traditions existed earlier in Assam, the first modern mobile theatre is considered to have been established in 1963 with the founding of Nataraj Theatre by Achyut Lahkar in Pathsala.
Q10. In which year the “National Games of India" was held in Assam
Q10. In which year the “National Games of India" was held in Assam
Answer: (B) 2007
2007
Q11. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
Q11. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
Q12. Who was the first Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
Q12. Who was the first Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
Answer: (B) Ronald Francis Lodge
Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.
Q13. Who was the last king of Varman Dynasty?
Q13. Who was the last king of Varman Dynasty?
Answer: (D) Bhaskaravarman
Bhaskaravarman. After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'. During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.
Q14. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
Q14. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.
Q15. Which king of ancient Assam is known as Sailalaya?
Q15. Which king of ancient Assam is known as Sailalaya?
Answer: (B) Bhaskarvarman
Bhaskarvarman
Q16. Which Assamese writer used the pen name 'Sri Harsha'?
Q16. Which Assamese writer used the pen name 'Sri Harsha'?
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.
Q17. Who was the first female chief minister of Assam?
Q17. Who was the first female chief minister of Assam?
Answer: (A) Soyoda Anowara Taymur
Soyoda Anowara Taymur
Q18. How many districts were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province?
Q18. How many districts were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province?
Answer: (A) 15
15
Q19. Who is known as 'Kobita Konwar' in Assamese literature?
Q19. Who is known as 'Kobita Konwar' in Assamese literature?
Answer: (C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.
Q20. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Q20. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Answer: (C) 1793
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.