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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 PDFQ301. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q301. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
Q302. What does the chronicle 'Rajopakhayan' by Mushi Jay Nath Ghose depict?
Q302. What does the chronicle 'Rajopakhayan' by Mushi Jay Nath Ghose depict?
Answer: (B) Koch
Koch
Q303. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
Q303. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
Answer: (D) Birpal
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
Q304. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
Q304. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
Q305. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
Q305. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
Answer: (B) Hema Saraswati
Hema Saraswati is known for writing 'Prahlada Charitra', one of the earliest poetic works in the Assamese language.
Q306. The first Moamaria uprising began during the rule of which king?
Q306. The first Moamaria uprising began during the rule of which king?
Answer: (B) Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha
The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.
Q307. Which Ahom king planned an invasion of Bengal?
Q307. Which Ahom king planned an invasion of Bengal?
Answer: (B) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Sukhrungphaa, was an ambitious Ahom king who planned a massive invasion of Mughal Bengal. He mobilized a large army and made extensive preparations, but unfortunately, his untimely death prevented the invasion from taking place.
Q308. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam?
Q308. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam?
Answer: (A) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the Ahom king who conducted the first state-wide census of adult males in Assam in 1510. The census was called a piyal.
Q309. Who was Bisa Nong?
Q309. Who was Bisa Nong?
Answer: (C) A Singphou Chief
Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.
Q310. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Q310. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Answer: (C) Chaklang
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
Q311. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Q311. Who was known as Bhaganiya Roja?
Answer: (C) Jayadhwaj Singha
Sutamla aka Jayadhwaj Singha, a king of the Ahom dynasty, was called Bhagania Roja due to his flight from the Mughal invader Mir Jumla.
Q312. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
Q312. 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.
Q313. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Q313. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.
Q314. Assam's only chemical fertilizer plant is located in which place?
Q314. Assam's only chemical fertilizer plant is located in which place?
Answer: (D) Namrup
Namrup houses the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), which is Assam's sole chemical fertilizer plant. It's a pioneer in India for producing urea from natural gas.
Q315. The Hayagriba Madhab Temple was commissioned by the
Q315. The Hayagriba Madhab Temple was commissioned by the
Answer: (D) Palas
The present structure of the Hayagriva Madhab Temple was commissioned by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. However, there is historical evidence suggesting an earlier temple existed at the site, possibly constructed by a king of the Pala dynasty.
Q316. Which of these was not a king of the Varman Dynasty?
Q316. Which of these was not a king of the Varman Dynasty?
Answer: (B) Harjjara Varman
Harjjara Varman
Q317. Which Ahom monarch was also referred to as 'Kekora Raja' due to a spinal deformity?
Q317. Which Ahom monarch was also referred to as 'Kekora Raja' due to a spinal deformity?
Answer: (C) Sutyinpha or Nariya Raja
Sutyinpha or Nariya Raja
Q318. During the rule of which Ahom king did the Battle of Alaboi occur?
Q318. During the rule of which Ahom king did the Battle of Alaboi occur?
Answer: (C) Chakradhwaj Singha
The Battle of Alaboi was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire around 5 August 1669. The result was a Mughal victory, but Ram Singh I's next move was to open negotiations for peace. The Assamese also were tired of war, and hostilities were suspended for a time. Soon after the battle of Alaboi, Chakradhwaj Singha died in 1669. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha. This was part of the seizure of Guwahati that led up to the final Battle of Saraighat which the Ahoms won.
Q319. In what year did the Battle of Alaboi took Place?
Q319. In what year did the Battle of Alaboi took Place?
Answer: (C) 5 August, 1669
The Battle of Alaboi was fought between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire around 5 August 1669. The result was a Mughal victory, but Ram Singh I's next move was to open negotiations for peace. The Assamese also were tired of war, and hostilities were suspended for a time. Soon after the battle of Alaboi, Chakradhwaj Singha died in 1669. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha. This was part of the seizure of Guwahati that led up to the final Battle of Saraighat which the Ahoms won.
Q320. Who was the offspring of Gobar Raja known as Gadapani or Gadadhar Singha?
Q320. Who was the offspring of Gobar Raja known as Gadapani or Gadadhar Singha?
Answer: (A) Supatphaa
Supatphaa was the son of Gobar Raja and later ascended the Ahom throne as Gadadhar Singha. He is known for establishing the Tungkhungia dynasty, which ruled Assam until the end of the Ahom kingdom.