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Export to PDFQ1. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Q1. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Answer: (B) Tocklai
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
Q2. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
Q2. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
Answer: (C) 8
8
Q3. Lachit Divas is celebrated on
Q3. Lachit Divas is celebrated on
Answer: (B) 24 November
24 November
Q4. Who translated Ramayana into Assamese
language?
Q4. Who translated Ramayana into Assamese
language?
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
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.
Q5. Which North Eastern state is also called the Land of Raising Sun?
Q5. Which North Eastern state is also called the Land of Raising Sun?
Answer: (D) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Q6. In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of
Q6. In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of
Answer: (B) Pragjyotishpur
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.
In ancient times, Assam is known by the name of Pragjyotishpur and Kamarup. In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names "Prajyotisha" or "Pragjyotishpura" and "Kamrupa" were used as designation for ancient Assam.
The name "Aham" or "Asom" was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. Even though the origin is ambiguous but it is believed that the modern name Assam is itself an anglicization.
The Ahom's entered Assam fully assimilated and ruled Assam for nearly six hundred years. The period of Ahom rule is a glorious chapter in the history of Assam. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains. It is between 13th and 19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam. The rule of this dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion of Assam and the subsequent annexation by the British East India Company following the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. The British emperor took charge of the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.
Q7. Where in Northeast India is Kangla fort located?
Q7. Where in Northeast India is Kangla fort located?
Answer: (D) Imphal
Kangla Fort, also known as Kangla Palace, is located in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. Some say the fort is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by a trench and the Imphal River.
Q8. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Q8. Who drew the emblem of Assam sahitya sabha
Answer: (B) Jugal Das
Jugal Das
Q9. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Q9. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Clause 6
Q10. Who was the first Assamese to got Bharat Ratna Award
Q10. Who was the first Assamese to got Bharat Ratna Award
Answer: (C) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi
Q11. China was connected to the Roman Empire through Assam by which route?
Q11. China was connected to the Roman Empire through Assam by which route?
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.
Q12. Who dug the 'Dighalipukhuri' in Guwahati?
Q12. 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.
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. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Q14. 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.
Q15. When was BTAD formed?
Q15. 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.
Q16. The Navagraha Temple of Assam was bulit by which Ahom King?
Q16. The Navagraha Temple of Assam was bulit by which Ahom King?
Answer: (A) Rajeswar Singha
Rajeswar Singha
Q17. Who was the first Assamese Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Q17. Who was the first Assamese Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Answer: (C) Ranjan Gogoi
Ranjan Gogoi
Q18. Who was the first Assamese women to recieved "Arjuna Award"?
Q18. Who was the first Assamese women to recieved "Arjuna Award"?
Answer: (A) Manalisha Barua Mehta
Manalisha Baruah Mehta
Q19. Which city is known as "The Cultural Capital of Assam"?
Q19. Which city is known as "The Cultural Capital of Assam"?
Answer: (D) Jorhat
Jorhat
Q20. Which Ahom monarch was also referred to as 'Kekora Raja' due to a spinal deformity?
Q20. 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