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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. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?
Q1. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?
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.
Q2. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
Q2. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
Q3. Which of the following states does not share border with Assam?
Q3. Which of the following states does not share border with Assam?
Answer: (B) Sikkim
Sikkim does not share a border with Assam. Assam is surrounded by seven other states, known as the seven sisters, which are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Assam is the only state that shares borders with the other six states.
Q4. When was BTAD formed?
Q4. When was BTAD formed?
Answer: (C) 2003
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
Q5. The average height of Assam from sea level is
Q5. The average height of Assam from sea level is
Answer: (D) 79.5 m
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.
Q6. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Q6. 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.
Q7. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?
Q7. Which Ahom king is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century?
Answer: (C) Gadadhar Singha
Gadadhar Singha, also known as Gadadhar Singha Suklengmung, was an Ahom king who ruled from 1681 to 1696. He is credited with building the famous Kareng Ghar, a royal palace and fortification, in the 17th century. Kareng Ghar is considered one of the most important architectural achievements of the Ahom kingdom.
Q8. Which of the following river is in the Barak Valley?
Q8. Which of the following river is in the Barak Valley?
Answer: (B) Kushiyara
The Barak River and its tributaries flow through the Barak Valley, which is located in the state of Assam, India. The river's tributaries include: Kushiyara, Katakhal, Jiri, Chiri, Modhura, Longai, Sonai, Rukni, and Singla. The Barak River is 564 kilometers long and flows through the states of Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam, before entering Bangladesh, where it splits into the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. These rivers then merge to form the Meghna river, which eventually forms the Ganges Delta. The Barak River's basin drains 52,000 square kilometers, of which 41,723 square kilometers is in India.
Q9. Which Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Q9. Which Ahom king witnessed the occurrence of Dondoa Droh?
Answer: (B) Kamaleshwar Singha
Kamaleshwar Singha
Q10. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Q10. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam Province?
Answer: (D) Richard Harte Keatinge
Richard Harte Keatinge was the first chief commissioner of Assam.
Q11. During the rule of which Ahom king did the Battle of Alaboi occur?
Q11. 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.
Q12. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India?
Q12. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India?
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.
Q13. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Q13. During the reign of which Ahom King Shaktism become very strong?
Answer: (A) Siva Singha
Shaktism became strong during the reign of the Ahom kings Gadadhar Singha (1682–1696) and Siva Singha (1714–). Siva Singha was a strong Shakta and was influenced by Brahmins. He made Shaktism the state religion.
Q14. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q14. Which Ahom king requested the English to help them in Moamoriya Rebellion?
Answer: (B) Gaurinath Singha
The 35th king of the Ahom kingdom, Suhitpangphaa, also known as Gaurinath Singha, reigned from 1780–1794. His reign was marked by the rise of the Moamoria rebellion and the decentralization of Ahom power. The Moamoria Rebellion was a power struggle between the Ahom king and the Moamoria tribe, followers of Mayamara Satra, that lasted from 1769 to 1805. The rebellion began during the reign of Ahom King Lakshmi Singha and ended during the reign of Ahom King Kamaleswar Singha.
Q15. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Q15. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce was a British colonial official who is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century. He discovered the wild tea plants growing in the region and recognized the potential for tea cultivation. His efforts led to the establishment of the first tea gardens in Assam, which eventually made the region one of the largest tea-producing areas in the world.
Q16. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as
Q16. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as
Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.
Q17. Tungkhungia Buranji is written by
Q17. Tungkhungia Buranji is written by
Answer: (A) Srinath Barbarua
Srinath Duara Barbarua
Q18. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Q18. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Clause 6
Q19. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
Q19. Why was Kushal Konwar hanged?
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.
Q20. Which author wrote the book 'Prahlada Charitra'?
Q20. 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.