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QuizList 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. Lets explore Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.
Export to PDFQ261. Who wrote the revolutionary drama named 'Bandini Bharat'?
Q261. Who wrote the revolutionary drama named 'Bandini Bharat'?
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raychoudhury
Ambikagiri Roychoudhury, an Assamese poet and writer, wrote the patriotic drama Bandini Bharat. The play was written in the early 20th century and was aggressive in its opposition to the British rulers. In 1906, the British Police intercepted the script and put Roychoudhury under police surveillance for eight years.
Q262. The foundation day of Gauhati University is celebrated on?
Q262. The foundation day of Gauhati University is celebrated on?
Answer: (C) 26th January
The foundation day of Gauhati University is celebrated on January 26th. This is because the first court meeting of the university was held on January 26, 1948 at the old Sudmerson Hall of Cotton College, Guwahati.
Q263. When was Gauhati University established?
Q263. When was Gauhati University established?
Answer: (C) 1948
Gauhati University (GU) was established on January 26, 1948, and is the oldest university in Northeast India. The university was incorporated by an Act of 1947 and began functioning in temporary buildings in Guwahati. The university's first Vice-Chancellor was Prof Krishna Kanta Handique, a Sanskrit scholar. In 1959, the university departments moved to the newly constructed buildings of the present University Campus at Jalukbari.
Q264. The first drama of Sankardeva was?
Q264. The first drama of Sankardeva was?
Answer: (B) Chinhajatra
During his stay in Bardowa, Srimanta Sankardeva wrote and staged the first drama,'Chinhajatra' in 1468. This incident is regarded as the milestone in Assamese culture as Chinhajatra is the first drama to be written in any Indian Regional language.
Q265. The construction of Talatal Ghar was started by?
Q265. The construction of Talatal Ghar was started by?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
King Rudra Singha had shifted his capital from Garhgaon to Rangpur in 1707 (then known as Tengabari). He started the construction of the Talatal Ghar, but it was initially built of semi-permanent materials.
Q266. Who completed the construction of Talatal Ghar?
Q266. Who completed the construction of Talatal Ghar?
Answer: (C) Rajeswar Singha
This seven-storied palace was completed by Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha and his successors, during AD 1751-1769. Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha added the three floors below ground, which make up the Talatal Ghar.
Q267. Who first organized Bihu in public places?
Q267. Who first organized Bihu in public places?
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Ahom King Rudra Singha gave patronage to Bihu and was also the first one to celebrate Bihu in the courtyard of Rang Ghar. This policy was later followed by his successors.
Q268. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Q268. Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in which battle?
Answer: (D) Battle of Ghiladhari
Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
Q269. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
Q269. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
Q270. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Q270. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Answer: (D) Rangagora
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
Q271. Who constructed the Umananda
Temple?
Q271. Who constructed the Umananda
Temple?
Answer: (A) Gadadhar Singha
Gadadhar Singha
Q272. The male lead role in which movie was played by Zubeen Garg?
Q272. The male lead role in which movie was played by Zubeen Garg?
Answer: (A) Mission China
Mission China
Q273. Which amongst the following is a UNESCO Heritage site?
Q273. Which amongst the following is a UNESCO Heritage site?
Answer: (D) Manas National Park
Assam has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in its natural segments: Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Both were conferred World Heritage Status in 1985.
Q274. Whose resting place is at Saraguri Chapori at Dikhowmukh, near Sibsagar?
Q274. Whose resting place is at Saraguri Chapori at Dikhowmukh, near Sibsagar?
Answer: (C) Ajan Pir
The Ajan Peer Dargah is the resting place of Ajan Fakir, a 17th-century Sufi saint, poet, and preacher, at Saraguri Chapori at Dikhowmukh, near Sibsagar, Assam. Ajan Fakir was originally from Baghdad and came to Assam in the 17th century. He is also known as a legendary sufi saint who composed many spiritual songs related to Allah in Assamese language which is known as Zikir.
Q275. How many states of India shares border with Assam?
Q275. How many states of India shares border with Assam?
Answer: (B) Seven
Assam shares a border with seven Indian states: West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.
Q276. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Q276. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Q277. Which of the following national parks in Assam is known for its rhino conservation efforts?
Q277. Which of the following national parks in Assam is known for its rhino conservation efforts?
Answer: (A) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its conservation efforts, particularly for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary was renamed the "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" in 1950 by P. D. Stracey, the forest conservationist, in order to rid the name of hunting connotations. In 1954, the government of Assam passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for rhinoceros poaching.
Q278. When was the Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) adopted as the state flower of Assam?
Q278. When was the Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) adopted as the state flower of Assam?
Answer: (C) 2003
The Foxtail Orchid (Kopou Phul) was adopted as the state flower of Assam on 4th April 2003, recognizing its unique beauty and cultural significance in the state. The pinkish-white flower blooms in April and resembles a fox's tail. It's an integral part of Assamese culture, and is often worn by Bihu dancers and used in wedding ceremonies. The flower is considered a symbol of love, fertility, and merriment.
Q279. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts in Assam:
Q279. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following districts in Assam:
Answer: (A) Kamrup Metro
The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam, India. The name Amchang is originated from the name of Arleng village named Amcheng located in the heart of the wildlife sanctuary. The sanctuary is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals.
Q280. The Chandubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake
Q280. The Chandubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake
Answer: (C) 1897
Chandubi Lake is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Kamrup District, Assam. The lake is located at the foot of Garo Hills surrounded by Assam and Meghalaya. This lake was formed on 12 June 1897 in the evening by an earthquake that hit Assam. During that period the forest went down and became the lake.