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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 PDFQ1. Approximately, what is the area of Kaziranga National Park?
Q1. Approximately, what is the area of Kaziranga National Park?
Answer: (D) 430 sq. km
Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India is approximately 430 square kilometers. It's located between the Brahmaputra River to the north and the Karbi Anglong hills to the south, and is known for its tall elephant grass, marshland, and tropical moist broadleaf forests. The park was established in 1905 as the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest and declared a national park in 1968 under the Assam National Park Act. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q2. Who was the founder of Ahom Sabha?
Q2. Who was the founder of Ahom Sabha?
Answer: (C) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
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".
Q3. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Q3. Who compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867?
Answer: (D) Miles Bronson
American Baptist missionary Dr. Miles Bronson compiled and published the first Assamese dictionary in 1867. The dictionary, titled A Dictionary in Assamese and English, was published by the American Baptist Mission Press in Sibsagar, Assam. The dictionary is now out of print.
Q4. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Q4. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Answer: (D) 1935
1935
Q5. Who founded the Kingdom of Kamata?
Q5. Who founded the Kingdom of Kamata?
Answer: (C) Sandhya
Sandhya
Q6. What is the position of Assam according to geographical area among the north eastern states
Q6. What is the position of Assam according to geographical area among the north eastern states
Answer: (B) Second
Second
Q7. The Bell-Metal Industry of Assam is in
Q7. The Bell-Metal Industry of Assam is in
Answer: (A) Sarthebari
Sarthebari
Q8. Who was the King of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of March, 1817?
Q8. Who was the King of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of March, 1817?
Answer: (B) Bodawpaya
King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.
Q9. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Q9. 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.
Q10. Which ruler from the traditional era of Assam is known to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty?
Q10. Which ruler from the traditional era of Assam is known to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty?
Answer: (C) Narakasura
Narakasura, a powerful demon king, is traditionally believed to have defeated Ghatakasura of the Dana dynasty in Assam.
Q11. The first Moamaria uprising began during the rule of which king?
Q11. 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.
Q12. Which is the first state to be carved out of Assam in the year 1963?
Q12. Which is the first state to be carved out of Assam in the year 1963?
Answer: (C) Nagaland
Nagaland
Q13. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
Q13. 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.
Q14. The Chief of the Ahom Military during the reign of Chuhungmung and the husband of Mula Gabhoru was
Q14. 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.
Q15. Which Ahom king planned an invasion of Bengal?
Q15. 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.
Q16. Who dug the 'Dighalipukhuri' in Guwahati?
Q16. Who dug the 'Dighalipukhuri' in Guwahati?
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
King Bhagadatta, who led the Kauravas in the Battle of Kurukshetra during the Mahabharata. The tank was dug by him during the svayamvara of his daughter, Bhanumati. Duryodhana married Bhanumati.
Q17. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Q17. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Answer: (D) Bodo
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
Q18. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q18. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Q19. Dihing Patkai festival is celebrated at
Q19. Dihing Patkai festival is celebrated at
Answer: (D) Tinsukia
Tinsukia
Q20. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Q20. What was the time period of ancient Assam history?
Answer: (B) AD 350-1206
AD 350-1206