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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 countries does Assam share international borders with?
Q1. Which of the following countries does Assam share international borders with?
Answer: (C) Bangladesh and Bhutan
Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.
Q2. When was Assam Agricultural University established?
Q2. When was Assam Agricultural University established?
Answer: (D) 1969
The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.
Q3. How many different human groups contributed to the population of Assam?
Q3. How many different human groups contributed to the population of Assam?
Answer: (C) Four
The population of Assam is a blend of various ethnic and linguistic groups, primarily including: (1) Indo-Aryans, (2) Tibeto-Burmans, (3) Austro-Asiatics, and (4) Tai-Kadai groups. While there may be subgroups within these larger categories, these four represent the major linguistic and ethnic roots of the Assamese population.
Q4. By whom were the Purus Sanghati Satras established?
Q4. By whom were the Purus Sanghati Satras established?
Answer: (C) Purushuttam Deva
The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.
Q5. Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam?
Q5. Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam?
Answer: (C) Sri Surya Pahar
Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.
Q6. Which district of Assam is famous for ivory craft?
Q6. Which district of Assam is famous for ivory craft?
Answer: (D) Barpeta
Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.
Q7. Which district lies between the plateau regions in Assam?
Q7. Which district lies between the plateau regions in Assam?
Answer: (B) Hojai
Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).
Q8. Which of these is a major natural resource found in abundance in Assam?
Q8. Which of these is a major natural resource found in abundance in Assam?
Answer: (C) Petroleum
Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.
Q9. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Q9. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Answer: (B) 1830
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
Q10. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q10. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Answer: (B) Frashenmung Borgohain
Phrasengmong Borgohain was the chief of the Ahom military during the reign of Ahom king Suhungmung. He was also the husband of Mula Gabhoru, the daughter of the previous Ahom king, Supimphaa.
Q11. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?
Q11. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?
Answer: (C) 700 km
700 km
Q12. Who was the first governor of independent Assam
Q12. Who was the first governor of independent Assam
Answer: (B) Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari
Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari
Q13. What is the largest city in Assam?
Q13. What is the largest city in Assam?
Answer: (A) Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.
Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
Q14. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
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.
Q15. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q15. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Q16. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Q16. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Q17. What is the latitude range within which Assam is situated?
Q17. What is the latitude range within which Assam is situated?
Answer: (C) 22°N and 28°N
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
Q18. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
Q18. When was the Assam Tea Company established?
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.
Q19. As per the 2011 Census, what percentage of Assam's population follows Hinduism?
Q19. As per the 2011 Census, what percentage of Assam's population follows Hinduism?
Answer: (D) 61.47%
According to the 2011 Census, approximately 61.47% of the Assam population follows Hinduism.
Q20. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Q20. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Answer: (B) Jugal Das
Jugal Das