Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"? [#1274]
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Q1. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
Q1. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
(A) David Scott
(A) David Scott
(A) David Scott
(B) Francis Jenkins
(B) Francis Jenkins
(B) Francis Jenkins
(C) John Butler
(C) John Butler
(C) John Butler
(D) Henry Cotton
(D) Henry Cotton
(D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
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Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.
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Q10. Which archaeological site in Assam is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions, and is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom?
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(A) Ambari
(A) Ambari
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(B) Amguri
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(C) Amrup
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(C) Amrup
(D) Guwahati
(D) Guwahati
(D) Guwahati
Answer: (A) Ambari
Answer: (A) Ambari
Answer: (A) Ambari
Ambari is an archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, that is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
Ambari is an archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, that is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
Ambari is an archaeological site in Guwahati, Assam, that is famous for its ancient ruins and inscriptions. It is believed to be the ancient capital of the Kamarupa Kingdom and dates back to the 4th century AD.
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