Q1. Which of the following national parks in Assam is known for its rhino conservation efforts? Q1. Which of the following national parks in Assam is known for its rhino conservation efforts?
(A) Kaziranga National Park (A) Kaziranga National Park
(B) Manas National Park (B) Manas National Park
(C) Orang National Park (C) Orang National Park
(D) Nameri National Park (D) Nameri National Park
Answer: (A) Kaziranga National Park Answer: (A) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its conservation efforts, particularly for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary was renamed the "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" in 1950 by P. D. Stracey, the forest conservationist, in order to rid the name of hunting connotations. In 1954, the government of Assam passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for rhinoceros poaching.Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its conservation efforts, particularly for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. The Kaziranga Game Sanctuary was renamed the "Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary" in 1950 by P. D. Stracey, the forest conservationist, in order to rid the name of hunting connotations. In 1954, the government of Assam passed the Assam (Rhinoceros) Bill, which imposed heavy penalties for rhinoceros poaching.
The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.The Dehing Patkai Rainforest is often referred to as the "Amazon of the East" due to its vast expanse and rich biodiversity, similar to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is one of the largest surviving tropical lowland rainforests in India.
Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.
Q8. Which Satra primarily celebrates Holi? Q8. Which Satra primarily celebrates Holi?
(A) Madhupar (A) Madhupar
(B) Barpeta (B) Barpeta
(C) Garhmur (C) Garhmur
(D) Aauniati (D) Aauniati
Answer: (B) Barpeta Answer: (B) Barpeta
Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.
Q9. Which community follows the Brahma Religion? Q9. Which community follows the Brahma Religion?
(A) The Bodos (A) The Bodos
(B) The Misings (B) The Misings
(C) The Garos (C) The Garos
(D) The Nagas (D) The Nagas
Answer: (A) The Bodos Answer: (A) The Bodos
The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.
Srimanta Sankardeva, the revered Assamese saint, scholar, playwright, social reformer, and founder of the Ekasarana Dharma, breathed his last at Madhupur Satra, Bheladonga in Cooch Behar, which is now in West Bengal, India.Srimanta Sankardeva, the revered Assamese saint, scholar, playwright, social reformer, and founder of the Ekasarana Dharma, breathed his last at Madhupur Satra, Bheladonga in Cooch Behar, which is now in West Bengal, India.
