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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. For what is Sarthebari famous?
Q1. 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.
Q2. Operation all out in Assam is related to
Q2. Operation all out in Assam is related to
Answer: (C) NDFB
NDFB
Q3. When was Orunudoi Published for the first time?
Q3. When was Orunudoi Published for the first time?
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.
Q4. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Q4. 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.
Q5. When was Kaliabhomora bridge constructed?
Q5. 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.
Q6. Who is known as the Lion Man of Assam?
Q6. Who is known as the Lion Man of Assam?
Answer: (D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah
Q7. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed?
Q7. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed?
Answer: (A) 1921
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
Q8. Who was the founder of Varman Dynasty?
Q8. Who was the founder of Varman Dynasty?
Answer: (B) Pushyavarman
Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta. He took the title of Maharajadhiraj.
Q9. In terms of area, the smallest district of Assam is
Q9. In terms of area, the smallest district of Assam is
Answer: (D) South Salmara Mankachar
South Salmara Mankachar
Q10. Where did Sattriya dance originated?
Q10. Where did Sattriya dance originated?
Answer: (D) Assam
Sattriya dance originated in the 15th century in a monastery in Sattra, Assam. It was a key part of the neo-Vaishnavite movement led by Srimanta Sankardev, who believed in the importance of devoutly chanting the name of God.
Q11. 'The Assam sahitya sabha' theme song is written by
Q11. 'The Assam sahitya sabha' theme song is written by
Answer: (A) Mitradev Mahanta
Mitradev Mahanta
Q12. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q12. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
Q13. In which year the Baan Theatre established?
Q13. In which year the Baan Theatre established?
Answer: (C) 1906
Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.
Q14. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?
Q14. How many districts from Brahmaputra Valley were added in the newly created Assam Province?
Answer: (D) 6
In 1874 September, Shillong was made the capital of the Non-Regulation Province of Assam . On 7th February the British included the six districts of Brahmaputra valley namely Kamrup, Darrang, Nagaon, Sibsagar, Goalpara and Lakhimpur.
Q15. What is the total area of the Brahmaputra Valley?
Q15. What is the total area of the Brahmaputra Valley?
Answer: (D) 56,274 sq.km
The Brahmaputra Valley, also known as the Assam Valley, covers an area of approximately 56,274 square kilometers, accounting for about 69% of the total area of Assam.
Q16. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Q16. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.
Q17. Who was the last ruler of Pala Dynasty in Kamrupa?
Q17. Who was the last ruler of Pala Dynasty in Kamrupa?
Answer: (A) Jaypala
Jaypala
Q18. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Q18. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Answer: (D) 1970
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Q19. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?
Q19. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?
Answer: (A) Sonkosh
The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh. Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.
Q20. Tungkhungia Buranji is written by
Q20. Tungkhungia Buranji is written by
Answer: (A) Srinath Barbarua
Srinath Duara Barbarua