Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River? [#1406]
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Q1. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River?
Q1. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River?
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(B) Umananda Temple
(C) Majuli Island
(C) Majuli Island
(C) Majuli Island
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Answer: (B) Umananda Temple
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
Q1. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(D) Tamreswari
(D) Tamreswari
(D) Tamreswari
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
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Q2. Who dug the 'Dighalipukhuri' in Guwahati?
Q2. Who dug the 'Dighalipukhuri' in Guwahati?
(A) Bhagadatta
(A) Bhagadatta
(A) Bhagadatta
(B) Brajadatta
(B) Brajadatta
(B) Brajadatta
(C) Naranarayan
(C) Naranarayan
(C) Naranarayan
(D) Sukaphaa
(D) Sukaphaa
(D) Sukaphaa
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
Answer: (A) Bhagadatta
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.
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.
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.
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Q3. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
Q3. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(B) Ananta Kandali
(B) Ananta Kandali
(B) Ananta Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(D) Sankardeva
(D) Sankardeva
(D) Sankardeva
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
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Q4. Which community is the largest minority in Assam?
Q4. Which community is the largest minority in Assam?
(A) Christians
(A) Christians
(A) Christians
(B) Sikhs
(B) Sikhs
(B) Sikhs
(C) Buddhists
(C) Buddhists
(C) Buddhists
(D) Muslims
(D) Muslims
(D) Muslims
Answer: (D) Muslims
Answer: (D) Muslims
Answer: (D) Muslims
According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute the largest minority community in Assam.
According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute the largest minority community in Assam.
According to the 2011 census, Muslims constitute the largest minority community in Assam.
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Q5. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
Q5. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Karmaveer" in Assamese literature?
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(A) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
Nabin Chandra Bordoloi was a prominent Indian writer, politician, and leader of the Indian National Congress party from Assam. He was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and earned the title "Karmaveer" (Hero of Action) for his tireless work and dedication to the cause of Assam and India.
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Q6. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Gyanmalinir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
Q6. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Gyanmalinir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
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Q7. The poetry book "Bana Phul" was written by which author in 1955, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q7. The poetry book "Bana Phul" was written by which author in 1955, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
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Q8. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q8. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
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Q9. In which district is the Digboi Oil Refinery, the oldest oil refinery in India, located?
Q9. In which district is the Digboi Oil Refinery, the oldest oil refinery in India, located?
(A) Dibrugarh
(A) Dibrugarh
(A) Dibrugarh
(B) Tinsukia
(B) Tinsukia
(B) Tinsukia
(C) Golaghat
(C) Golaghat
(C) Golaghat
(D) Sivasagar
(D) Sivasagar
(D) Sivasagar
Answer: (B) Tinsukia
Answer: (B) Tinsukia
Answer: (B) Tinsukia
The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.
The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.
The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.
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Q10. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?
Q10. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Assam?
(A) Western Ghats
(A) Western Ghats
(A) Western Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats
(C) Vindhya Range
(C) Vindhya Range
(C) Vindhya Range
(D) Himalayas
(D) Himalayas
(D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas
Answer: (D) Himalayas
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.
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