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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. History of Assam consists of various histories of tribes - Ahom, Bodo, Kachari, Rabha, etc. Lets explore history of Assam in the form of MCQ Quiz.
Export to PDFQ241. Which Assamese freedom fighter was known as the "Lion of Assam" and played a key role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement?
Q241. Which Assamese freedom fighter was known as the "Lion of Assam" and played a key role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement?
Answer: (C) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, affectionately called the "Lion of Assam", was a prominent Assamese freedom fighter and poet who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the Quit India Movement. He was a powerful orator and a key figure in mobilizing support for the movement in Assam.
Q242. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?
Q242. The Chand Dubi lake was formed in which year due to an earthquake?
Answer: (A) 12 June, 1897
Chandubi Lake was formed on June 12, 1897, as a result of a devastating earthquake that struck Assam.
Q243. Who was the first President of Asam Sahitya Sabha?
Q243. Who was the first President of Asam Sahitya Sabha?
Answer: (B) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Q244. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Q244. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Answer: (B) Jugal Das
Jugal Das
Q245. When was Kaziranga declared as reserve forest?
Q245. When was Kaziranga declared as reserve forest?
Answer: (C) 1908
In the year 1908, Kaziranga was made a Reserve forest. Later in the year 1916, it was named as the Kaziranga Game Sanctuar, which continued till 1938 whilst hunting was strictly prohibited and visitor's entry was permitted.
Q246. Who was the founder of Ahom Sabha?
Q246. 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".
Q247. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?
Q247. 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.
Q248. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?
Q248. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?
Answer: (C) 4
In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.
Q249. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed?
Q249. When was Assam Provincial Congress Committee formed?
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.
Q250. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Q250. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
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.
Q251. In which year was Gopinath Bordoloi arrested for participating in the freedom movement?
Q251. In which year was Gopinath Bordoloi arrested for participating in the freedom movement?
Answer: (A) 1922
He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.
Q252. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Q252. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
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.
Q253. When was the Assam Rural Self-Government Act passed?
Q253. When was the Assam Rural Self-Government Act passed?
Answer: (A) 1926
1926
Q254. Name the first talkie in Assamese.
Q254. Name the first talkie in Assamese.
Answer: (C) Joymoti
Joymoti (1935) is the first talkie in Assamese. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala directed the historical film about the life of Ahom princess Joymoti, the wife of a later Ahom king. Aideu Handique, who starred in Joymoti, was the first Assamese film actress.
Q255. The first Assamese film Joymoti was released in the year
Q255. The first Assamese film Joymoti was released in the year
Answer: (B) 1935
1935
Q256. Who was the first female actress of Assamese Cinema?
Q256. Who was the first female actress of Assamese Cinema?
Answer: (A) Aidew Handique
Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.
Q257. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Q257. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Answer: (D) 1935
1935
Q258. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
Q258. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Q259. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Q259. Which revolutionaries led the Quit India Movement in Assam, and were instrumental in the freedom struggle against British rule?
Answer: (B) Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya
Kushal Konwar and Kamal Chandra Bhattacharya were prominent revolutionaries who led the Quit India Movement in Assam, playing a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. They were part of the Indian National Congress and worked tirelessly to mobilize support for the movement.
Q260. Who led the 'Mrityu Bahini' during the freedom struggle?
Q260. Who led the 'Mrityu Bahini' during the freedom struggle?
Answer: (A) Pushpalata Das
Pushpalata Das, an Indian independence activist from Assam, founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' (Death Squad) in 1942. This organization was formed as part of the Quit India Movement to resist British rule. She led the Mrityu Bahini in several non-violent protests, including the hoisting of the Indian flag at police stations.