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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 clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Q1. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Clause 6
Q2. Which city is known as "The Cultural Capital of Assam"?
Q2. Which city is known as "The Cultural Capital of Assam"?
Answer: (D) Jorhat
Jorhat
Q3. In Ramayana, It is stated that Amurtaraj founded the kingdom of
Q3. In Ramayana, It is stated that Amurtaraj founded the kingdom of
Answer: (C) Pragjyotisha
Pragjyotisha
Q4. How many districts in Assam had before the Independence in 1947?
Q4. How many districts in Assam had before the Independence in 1947?
Answer: (A) 13
13
Q5. Who was the first man to got "Assam Baibhav"
Q5. Who was the first man to got "Assam Baibhav"
Answer: (B) Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata
Q6. Which one is not a tributary of the Brahmaputra?
Q6. Which one is not a tributary of the Brahmaputra?
Answer: (C) Digaru
Digaru is a river originating in the Garo-Khasi hills of Meghalaya state in India, flowing towards the northeast and then meeting the Kopili river and then merging with the Brahmaputra river.
Q7. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Q7. Which Ahom king was defeated in the battle of Mahargarh?
Answer: (D) Chandrakanta Singha
Chandrakanta Singha, a Tungkhungia king of the Ahom dynasty, was defeated in the Battle of Mahargarh. The battle took place on April 26, 1824, and ended the Ahoms' 600-year rule.
Q8. The Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (AMTRON) plays a key role in promoting:
Q8. The Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (AMTRON) plays a key role in promoting:
Answer: (B) Information Technology
The Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. (AMTRON) is a government agency in Assam that is responsible for promoting the growth and development of the electronics and information technology (IT) sector in the state. It works towards creating a conducive environment for IT industries, fostering innovation, and developing IT infrastructure in Assam.
Q9. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?
Q9. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?
Answer: (A) 12 June, 1897
Chandubi Lake was formed on June 12, 1897, as a result of a devastating earthquake that struck Assam.
Q10. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district?
Q10. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district?
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.
Q11. The average height of Assam from sea level is
Q11. The average height of Assam from sea level is
Answer: (D) 79.5 m
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.
Q12. Which Assamese saint-reformer is credited with founding the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God and social reform?
Q12. Which Assamese saint-reformer is credited with founding the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God and social reform?
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev was a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer who founded the Ek Saran Nam Dharma movement, which emphasized devotion to a single God (Krishna) and social reform. He is credited with creating a new era of cultural and religious awakening in Assam.
Q13. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q13. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Answer: (A) 191
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Q14. Who founded the 'Barpeta Satra' in Barpeta?
Q14. Who founded the 'Barpeta Satra' in Barpeta?
Answer: (B) Madhavdeva
Sri Madhabdeva established the Barpeta Satra in Barpeta, Assam, India in the year 1583 AD. He stayed at the Satra for eight years and appointed Sri Mathura Das Burha Ata as the first Satradhikar. Burha Ata then systematized the Satra's administration, which led to the development of the institution and the region of Barpeta.
Q15. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?
Q15. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?
Answer: (B) Three
The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.
Q16. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Q16. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Answer: (C) 1824
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
Q17. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during?
Q17. Gohain Kamal Ali was constructed during?
Answer: (D) Naranarayan
The road was constructed by Gohain Kamal, the engineer brother of Koch king Naranarayan. The road was used by the Koch general Chilarai for his invasion of the Ahom kingdom. Gohain Kamal Ali is a 380-mile highway that was constructed between 1546 and 1547. The road starts at Koch Bihar in the west and ends at Narnarayanpur of North Lakhimpur in the east.
Q18. Who wrote the lyrics of ‘Alakananda’, sung by Shankuraj Konwar?
Q18. Who wrote the lyrics of ‘Alakananda’, sung by Shankuraj Konwar?
Answer: (D) Maitrayee Patar
Maitrayee Patar
Q19. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?
Q19. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion
Q20. When was Kaliabhomora bridge constructed?
Q20. When was Kaliabhomora bridge constructed?
Answer: (C) 1987
The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.