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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 Madol?
Q1. What is Madol?
Answer: (A) An instrument
Answer: (A) An instrument
Answer: (A) An instrument
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
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Q2. Who established the Varman dynasty in Assam?
Q2. Who established the Varman dynasty in Assam?
Answer: (A) Pushya Varman
Answer: (A) Pushya Varman
Answer: (A) Pushya Varman
Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.
Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.
Pushyavarman established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD, making him the dynasty's founder. The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty to rule the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam, India.
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Q3. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions?
Q3. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions?
Answer: (D) Kapili River
Answer: (D) Kapili River
Answer: (D) Kapili River
Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.
Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.
Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.
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Q4. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Q4. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
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Q5. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Q5. 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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Q6. Which Assamese tea variety is known for its distinct malty flavor and is highly prized in the international market?
Q6. Which Assamese tea variety is known for its distinct malty flavor and is highly prized in the international market?
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
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Q7. The novel "Kaka Deutar Har" was written by which author in 1975, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q7. The novel "Kaka Deutar Har" was written by which author in 1975, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
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Q8. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q8. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
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Q9. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Q9. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
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Q10. Which of the following is a major coal mining area in Assam?
Q10. Which of the following is a major coal mining area in Assam?
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.
The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.
The Makum and Dilli-Jaipore coal fields are the major coal mining areas in Assam.
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Q11. Which is the largest district in Assam?
Q11. Which is the largest district in Assam?
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
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Q12. When was Assam Province created?
Q12. When was Assam Province created?
Answer: (B) 1874
Answer: (B) 1874
Answer: (B) 1874
1874
1874
1874
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Q13. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q13. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Mongoloid.
The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
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Q14. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Q14. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
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Q15. Who was the first ruler of Assam?
Q15. Who was the first ruler of Assam?
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Answer: (A) Mahiranga
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
Mahiranga (Mirong) Danava
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Q16. When was Orunudoi Published for the first time?
Q16. When was Orunudoi Published for the first time?
Answer: (C) 1846
Answer: (C) 1846
Answer: (C) 1846
Orunodoi was first published in January 1846, printed by the Baptist Missionary Press in Sibsagar. The tag line for the magazine was, "The Orunodoi, monthly paper, devoted to religion, science and general intelligence". It continued to be published till 1879, the press, however, was sold in 1883.
Orunodoi was first published in January 1846, printed by the Baptist Missionary Press in Sibsagar. The tag line for the magazine was, "The Orunodoi, monthly paper, devoted to religion, science and general intelligence". It continued to be published till 1879, the press, however, was sold in 1883.
Orunodoi was first published in January 1846, printed by the Baptist Missionary Press in Sibsagar. The tag line for the magazine was, "The Orunodoi, monthly paper, devoted to religion, science and general intelligence". It continued to be published till 1879, the press, however, was sold in 1883.
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Q17. Who restored Rangpur to Gaurinath Singha in 1794
Q17. Who restored Rangpur to Gaurinath Singha in 1794
Answer: (A) Thomas Welsh
Answer: (A) Thomas Welsh
Answer: (A) Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh
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Q18. In the 1978 election, Golap Borborah was the first non-congress CM of
Assam; he is the CM of which political Party?
Q18. In the 1978 election, Golap Borborah was the first non-congress CM of
Assam; he is the CM of which political Party?
Answer: (A) Janata Party
Answer: (A) Janata Party
Answer: (A) Janata Party
Janata Party
Janata Party
Janata Party
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Q19. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Q19. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
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Q20. Which ancient kingdom of the Brahmaputra Valley was ruled by the Varman dynasty?
Q20. Which ancient kingdom of the Brahmaputra Valley was ruled by the Varman dynasty?
Answer: (B) Kamarupa
Answer: (B) Kamarupa
Answer: (B) Kamarupa
The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.
The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.
The Varman dynasty ruled the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa in the Brahmaputra Valley from the 4th to the 7th century CE. During their reign, they built several temples, monuments, and cities, and developed a distinct culture that blended Indian and Southeast Asian influences.
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