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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(B) Allah Yar Khan
(B) Allah Yar Khan
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(C) Ram Singh II
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(C) Ram Singh II
(D) Mansur Khan
(D) Mansur Khan
(D) Mansur Khan
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
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Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.
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Q3. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
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(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(B) 1955
(B) 1955
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(C) 2001
(C) 2001
(C) 2001
(D) 1970
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Answer: (D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
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(C) Jorhat
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(A) Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
(A) Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
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(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
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(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
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(C) Banikanta Kakati
(C) Banikanta Kakati
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(D) Bhubanmohan Baruah
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(D) Bhubanmohan Baruah
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Q7. The novel "Kaka Deutar Har" was written by which author in 1975, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
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(C) Navakanta Barua
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(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
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Answer: (C) Navakanta Barua
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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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Q8. What was the Hindu name of Suklengpha?
Q8. What was the Hindu name of Suklengpha?
(A) Siva Singha
(A) Siva Singha
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(B) Pratap Singha
(B) Pratap Singha
(B) Pratap Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
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(D) Kamaleshwar Singha
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(D) Kamaleshwar Singha
Answer: (D) Kamaleshwar Singha
Answer: (D) Kamaleshwar Singha
Answer: (D) Kamaleshwar Singha
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Q9. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q9. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
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Q10. The Majuli Island, one of the largest river islands in the world, is located in the river:
Q10. The Majuli Island, one of the largest river islands in the world, is located in the river:
(A) Barak
(A) Barak
(A) Barak
(B) Subansiri
(B) Subansiri
(B) Subansiri
(C) Dibang
(C) Dibang
(C) Dibang
(D) Brahmaputra
(D) Brahmaputra
(D) Brahmaputra
Answer: (D) Brahmaputra
Answer: (D) Brahmaputra
Answer: (D) Brahmaputra
Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.
Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.
Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.
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