Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills? [#1338]
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Q1. Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills?
Q1. Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills?
(A) Meghalaya
(A) Meghalaya
(A) Meghalaya
(B) Assam
(B) Assam
(B) Assam
(C) Kerala
(C) Kerala
(C) Kerala
(D) Sikkim
(D) Sikkim
(D) Sikkim
Answer: (B) Assam
Answer: (B) Assam
Answer: (B) Assam
Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography
Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti.
Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.
Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti. Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.
Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti. Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.
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Q1. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
Q1. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
(A) Rabha
(A) Rabha
(A) Rabha
(B) Dimasa
(B) Dimasa
(B) Dimasa
(C) Mising
(C) Mising
(C) Mising
(D) Karbi
(D) Karbi
(D) Karbi
Answer: (C) Mising
Answer: (C) Mising
Answer: (C) Mising
Mising
Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
Mising Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
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Q2. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
Q2. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
(A) 1200
(A) 1200
(A) 1200
(B) 1253
(B) 1253
(B) 1253
(C) 1272
(C) 1272
(C) 1272
(D) 1228
(D) 1228
(D) 1228
Answer: (D) 1228
Answer: (D) 1228
Answer: (D) 1228
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
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Q3. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
Q3. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
(A) Kamrup
(A) Kamrup
(A) Kamrup
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Dhubri
(C) Dhubri
(C) Dhubri
(D) Goalpara
(D) Goalpara
(D) Goalpara
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
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Q4. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?
Q4. Assam's physiography can be categorized into how many types?
(A) Five
(A) Five
(A) Five
(B) Three
(B) Three
(B) Three
(C) Two
(C) Two
(C) Two
(D) Four
(D) Four
(D) Four
Answer: (B) Three
Answer: (B) Three
Answer: (B) Three
The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.
The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.
The state of Assam comprises three physiographical divisions, namely, the Brahmaputra Valley, the Barak Valley and the Karbi-Anglong and the North-Cachar hills.
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Q5. Who was the King of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of March, 1817?
Q5. Who was the King of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of March, 1817?
(A) Bagyidaw
(A) Bagyidaw
(A) Bagyidaw
(B) Bodawpaya
(B) Bodawpaya
(B) Bodawpaya
(C) Alaungpaya
(C) Alaungpaya
(C) Alaungpaya
(D) Thibaw Min
(D) Thibaw Min
(D) Thibaw Min
Answer: (B) Bodawpaya
Answer: (B) Bodawpaya
Answer: (B) Bodawpaya
King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.
King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.
King Bodawpaya was the ruler of Burma during the first Burmese invasion of Assam in March 1817.
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Q6. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Q6. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(B) Phuleswari
(B) Phuleswari
(B) Phuleswari
(C) Mula Gabharu
(C) Mula Gabharu
(C) Mula Gabharu
(D) Kuranganayani
(D) Kuranganayani
(D) Kuranganayani
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
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Q7. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
Q7. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
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Q8. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
Q8. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
(A) Treaty of Yandaboo
(A) Treaty of Yandaboo
(A) Treaty of Yandaboo
(B) Treaty of Guwahati
(B) Treaty of Guwahati
(B) Treaty of Guwahati
(C) Treaty of Tezpur
(C) Treaty of Tezpur
(C) Treaty of Tezpur
(D) Treaty of Jorhat
(D) Treaty of Jorhat
(D) Treaty of Jorhat
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.
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Q9. The novel "Kaka Deutar Har" was written by which author in 1975, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q9. The novel "Kaka Deutar Har" was written by which author in 1975, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(B) Anand Chandra Barua
(B) Anand Chandra Barua
(B) Anand Chandra Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
Nabakanta Barua is a renowned Assamese writer and poet who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 for his novel "Kaka Deutar Har".
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Q10. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
Q10. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
(A) Dhemaji
(A) Dhemaji
(A) Dhemaji
(B) Karbi Anglong
(B) Karbi Anglong
(B) Karbi Anglong
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
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