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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. Which of the following is associated with BORDOICHILA in Assam?
Q1. Which of the following is associated with BORDOICHILA in Assam?
Answer: (B) Pre-monsoon Season
Answer: (B) Pre-monsoon Season
Answer: (B) Pre-monsoon Season
Pre-monsoon season.
Pre-monsoon season.
Pre-monsoon season.
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Q2. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?
Q2. Which ancient Assamese kingdom was known for its strong navy and military under Lachit Borphukan?
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
Answer: (A) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.
The Ahom Kingdom, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, was renowned for its powerful military and, especially, its strong navy. This naval strength played a key role in their resistance against the Mughal Empire. Lachit Borphukan, a celebrated Ahom general, is particularly famous for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat (1671) where his strategic brilliance and naval tactics led to a decisive Ahom victory against the Mughals, halting their expansion into Assam.
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Q3. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Q3. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Answer: (C) 1793
Answer: (C) 1793
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.
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.
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.
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Q4. The Temple of Jayasagar was constructed by whom?
Q4. The Temple of Jayasagar was constructed by whom?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
Ahom king Rudra Singha (1696–1714) built the Joysagar Tank in 1697 in Sibsagar, Assam, India in memory of his mother, Joymoti Konwari. The tank is believed to be India's largest man-made lake, covering 318 acres (1.29 km2) of land, with 155 acres (0.63 km2) of fresh water. The water level is 14 feet higher than ground level.
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Q5. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Q5. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206
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Q6. Where was Joymati Killed?
Q6. Where was Joymati Killed?
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
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Q7. The traditional Assamese form of painting on silk is known as:
Q7. The traditional Assamese form of painting on silk is known as:
Answer: (A) Batik
Answer: (A) Batik
Answer: (A) Batik
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
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Q8. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
Q8. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
Answer: (C) Mising
Answer: (C) Mising
Answer: (C) Mising
Mising
Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
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Q9. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
Q9. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
Answer: (C) 8
Answer: (C) 8
Answer: (C) 8
8
8
8
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Q10. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
Q10. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
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Q11. In which year the “National Games of India" was held in Assam
Q11. In which year the “National Games of India" was held in Assam
Answer: (B) 2007
Answer: (B) 2007
Answer: (B) 2007
2007
2007
2007
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Q12. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Q12. During whose reign was the Shivdol constructed?
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
Answer: (C) Siva Singha
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari.
The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
The Siva Dol was built during the reign of King Shiva Singha of the Ahom dynasty, and constructed in 1734 by his queen, Ambika Kunwari. The Siva Dol is a cluster of three Hindu temples, including the Siva Dol, Vishnu Dol, and Devi Dol, located on the banks of the Sivasagar Tank in Sivasagar Town, Assam. The Siva Dol is said to be the tallest Shiva temple in India, with a height of 104 feet, a perimeter of 195 feet, and an eight-foot high golden dome. The walls are decorated with statues of Hindu gods and goddesses.
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Q13. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Q13. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
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Q14. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Q14. 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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Q15. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
Q15. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
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Q16. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature?
Q16. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature?
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
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Q17. The novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini" was written by which author in 1972, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q17. The novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini" was written by which author in 1972, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik
Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".
Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".
Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".
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Q18. what is Thuria in assam?
Q18. what is Thuria in assam?
Answer: (A) An ornament
Answer: (A) An ornament
Answer: (A) An ornament
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
Thuria refers to a specific style of traditional earrings worn by Assamese women. They are often made of gold or silver and feature intricate designs.
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Q19. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district?
Q19. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district?
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Answer: (B) Jorhat
Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
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Q20. When was the Gauhati High Court established?
Q20. When was the Gauhati High Court established?
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
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