Who is considered the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'? [#1397]
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Q1. Who is considered the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?
Q1. Who is considered the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
Q1. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
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Q2. When did Mizoram get separated from Assam?
Q2. When did Mizoram get separated from Assam?
(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(B) 1972
(B) 1972
(B) 1972
(C) 1947
(C) 1947
(C) 1947
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
Answer: (B) 1972
Answer: (B) 1972
Answer: (B) 1972
Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.
Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.
Mizoram was part of Assam until 1972, when it was declared a Union Territory. In 1987, Mizoram became a state.
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Q3. Where was Joymati Killed?
Q3. Where was Joymati Killed?
(A) Borpathar
(A) Borpathar
(A) Borpathar
(B) Sorupathar
(B) Sorupathar
(B) Sorupathar
(C) Jerenga Pathar
(C) Jerenga Pathar
(C) Jerenga Pathar
(D) Rong Pathar
(D) Rong Pathar
(D) Rong Pathar
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Answer: (C) Jerenga Pathar
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
Joymati was tortured and killed at Jerenga Pathar, which is now a part of Sivasagar district, Assam. Her sacrifice is widely remembered and celebrated in Assam, and the Joysagar tank was constructed at the site of her torture.
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Q4. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q4. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
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Q5. Bathow Puja is celebrated by which community
Q5. Bathow Puja is celebrated by which community
(A) Rabha
(A) Rabha
(A) Rabha
(B) Bodo
(B) Bodo
(B) Bodo
(C) Missing
(C) Missing
(C) Missing
(D) Garo
(D) Garo
(D) Garo
Answer: (B) Bodo
Answer: (B) Bodo
Answer: (B) Bodo
Bodo
Bodo
Bodo
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Q6. Where is a source of hot water spring situated in Assam?
Q6. Where is a source of hot water spring situated in Assam?
(A) Parashuram Kunda
(A) Parashuram Kunda
(A) Parashuram Kunda
(B) Orang Wildlife Sanctuary
(B) Orang Wildlife Sanctuary
(B) Orang Wildlife Sanctuary
(C) Manas National Park
(C) Manas National Park
(C) Manas National Park
(D) Nambor Reserve Forest
(D) Nambor Reserve Forest
(D) Nambor Reserve Forest
Answer: (D) Nambor Reserve Forest
Answer: (D) Nambor Reserve Forest
Answer: (D) Nambor Reserve Forest
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, is renowned for its hot water springs. The sanctuary is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare species of birds and animals. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid.
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Q7. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Q7. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
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.
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.
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.
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Q8. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
Q8. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
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Q9. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
Q9. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
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Q10. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
Q10. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
(A) Shiva
(A) Shiva
(A) Shiva
(B) Somdev
(B) Somdev
(B) Somdev
(C) Sati
(C) Sati
(C) Sati
(D) Kali
(D) Kali
(D) Kali
Answer: (B) Somdev
Answer: (B) Somdev
Answer: (B) Somdev
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
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