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.
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Answer: (D) Maniram Dewan Answer: (D) Maniram Dewan
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Barua, led the revolt of 1857 in Assam. Dewan was a wealthy businessman and the first Assamese tea planter. He was also a close friend of the Ahom king, Purandar Singha.
Q123. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? Q123. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
(A) Piyali Barua (A) Piyali Barua
(B) Gomdhar Konwar (B) Gomdhar Konwar
(C) Dutiram Barua (C) Dutiram Barua
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha (D) Kandarpeswar Singha
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.
Q124. When was Maniram Dewan hanged? Q124. When was Maniram Dewan hanged?
(A) 26th January 1858 (A) 26th January 1858
(B) 26th February 1958 (B) 26th February 1958
(C) 26th February 1858 (C) 26th February 1858
(D) 26th January 1958 (D) 26th January 1958
Answer: (C) 26th February 1858 Answer: (C) 26th February 1858
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.
Q125. When did the peasant revolt of Patharughat take place? Q125. When did the peasant revolt of Patharughat take place?
(A) 1894 (A) 1894
(B) 1890 (B) 1890
(C) 1895 (C) 1895
(D) 1892 (D) 1892
Answer: (A) 1894 Answer: (A) 1894
The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.The Patharughat Peasants' Uprising took place on January 28, 1894. The uprising occurred in Patharughat, a small village in Assam's Darrang district, northeast of Guwahati.
Q126. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed? Q126. When was Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha formed?
(A) 1836 (A) 1836
(B) 1873 (B) 1873
(C) 1888 (C) 1888
(D) 1866 (D) 1866
Answer: (C) 1888 Answer: (C) 1888
The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha (Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha) was established on August 25, 1888. The literary organization's main goal was to develop the Assamese language and literature. The society's first secretary was Shivaram Sarma Bordoloi.
Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".Padmanath Gohain Baruah, a historian and scholar, established the All Assam Ahom Association (Ahom Sabha) in 1893. The organization's purpose was to contribute to the development of Assamese language, literature, and culture. The organization's name was later changed to "All Assam Ahom Association".
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.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.
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Q130. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged? Q130. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
(A) Due to his involvement in Indian National Army (A) Due to his involvement in Indian National Army
(B) In connection with the conspiracy to kill Queen Victoria (B) In connection with the conspiracy to kill Queen Victoria
(C) In connection with a Train Derailment case (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case
(D) None of the above (D) None of the above
Answer: (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case Answer: (C) In connection with a Train Derailment case
The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.The British hanged Kushal Konwar in 1943 for his alleged role in the derailment of a military train on October 10, 1942. The derailment killed British and American soldiers.
Q131. When was Kushal Konwar hanged? Q131. When was Kushal Konwar hanged?
(A) 1940 (A) 1940
(B) 1943 (B) 1943
(C) 1945 (C) 1945
(D) 1942 (D) 1942
Answer: (B) 1943 Answer: (B) 1943
Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.Kushal Konwar was hanged at 4:30 AM on June 15, 1943 in Jorhat Jail. The British police arrested Konwar after a military train derailed, killing many British and American soldiers. The British police accused Konwar of being the main conspirator behind the sabotage.
Hemkosh is the first etymological dictionary of the Assamese language based on Sanskrit spellings, compiled by Hemchandra Barua. It was first published in the early 20th century under the supervision of Capt.Hemkosh is the first etymological dictionary of the Assamese language based on Sanskrit spellings, compiled by Hemchandra Barua. It was first published in the early 20th century under the supervision of Capt.
Q133. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed? Q133. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed?
(A) 1921 (A) 1921
(B) 1920 (B) 1920
(C) 1925 (C) 1925
(D) 1919 (D) 1919
Answer: (A) 1921 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.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.
Q134. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam? Q134. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?
(A) 1917 (A) 1917
(B) 1920 (B) 1920
(C) 1918 (C) 1918
(D) 1921 (D) 1921
Answer: (D) 1921 Answer: (D) 1921
Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.
Q135. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam? Q135. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?
(A) 2 (A) 2
(B) 5 (B) 5
(C) 4 (C) 4
(D) 3 (D) 3
Answer: (C) 4 Answer: (C) 4
In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.
Q136. When was Assam Agricultural University established? Q136. When was Assam Agricultural University established?
(A) 1948 (A) 1948
(B) 1975 (B) 1975
(C) 1960 (C) 1960
(D) 1969 (D) 1969
Answer: (D) 1969 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.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.
Q137. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India? Q137. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India?
(A) Gauhati Medical College (A) Gauhati Medical College
(B) Silchar Medical College (B) Silchar Medical College
(C) Assam Medical College (C) Assam Medical College
(D) Dibrugarh Medical College (D) Dibrugarh Medical College
Answer: (C) Assam Medical College Answer: (C) Assam Medical College
Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.
Q138. China was connected to the Roman Empire through Assam by which route? Q138. China was connected to the Roman Empire through Assam by which route?
(A) Grand Trunk Road (A) Grand Trunk Road
(B) Uttarapath (B) Uttarapath
(C) Dakshinapath (C) Dakshinapath
(D) Great Silk Road (D) Great Silk Road
Answer: (D) Great Silk Road Answer: (D) Great Silk Road
The Great Silk Road was one of the most significant trade routes of the ancient world. During the first century BCE, it was used for trade between China and the Roman Empire.The Great Silk Road was one of the most significant trade routes of the ancient world. During the first century BCE, it was used for trade between China and the Roman Empire.
Q139. The first Assamese journal was? Q139. The first Assamese journal was?
(A) Jonaki (A) Jonaki
(B) Ramdhenu (B) Ramdhenu
(C) Orunodoi (C) Orunodoi
(D) Keteki (D) Keteki
Answer: (C) Orunodoi Answer: (C) Orunodoi
Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.
Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.