Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava? [#1547]
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Q1. Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava?
Q1. Who composed the Hasti Vidyarnava?
(A) Sukumar Barkaith
(A) Sukumar Barkaith
(A) Sukumar Barkaith
(B) Bhaskar Barman
(B) Bhaskar Barman
(B) Bhaskar Barman
(C) Hari Dev
(C) Hari Dev
(C) Hari Dev
(D) Madhav Dev
(D) Madhav Dev
(D) Madhav Dev
Answer: (A) Sukumar Barkaith
Answer: (A) Sukumar Barkaith
Answer: (A) Sukumar Barkaith
Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.
Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.
Sukumar Barkaith wrote Hastividyarnava, an ancient treatise on elephants, or elephantology, in 1734 AD. The book was commissioned by King Siva Singha (1714–1744 C.E.) and his queen consort Ambika. The book was painted by artists Dilbar and Dosai, but the quality of the landscapes suggests that they were unfamiliar with Assam.
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Q1. What was Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film?
Q1. What was Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film?
(A) Era Bator Sur
(A) Era Bator Sur
(A) Era Bator Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(D) Pratidhwani
(D) Pratidhwani
(D) Pratidhwani
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.
Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.
Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.
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Q2. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q2. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
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Q3. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Q3. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(C) Tyao Khamti
(C) Tyao Khamti
(C) Tyao Khamti
(D) Sukapha
(D) Sukapha
(D) Sukapha
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
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Q4. Who was the first Assamese woman to receive "Arjuna Award"?
Q4. Who was the first Assamese woman to receive "Arjuna Award"?
(A) Hima Das
(A) Hima Das
(A) Hima Das
(B) Jomuna Bodo
(B) Jomuna Bodo
(B) Jomuna Bodo
(C) Lovelina Borgohai
(C) Lovelina Borgohai
(C) Lovelina Borgohai
(D) Manalisha Baruah
(D) Manalisha Baruah
(D) Manalisha Baruah
Answer: (D) Manalisha Baruah
Answer: (D) Manalisha Baruah
Answer: (D) Manalisha Baruah
Monalisa Baruah Mehta
Monalisa Baruah Mehta
Monalisa Baruah Mehta
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Q5. Amongst the following bridges, which one is at the Easternmost place?
Q5. Amongst the following bridges, which one is at the Easternmost place?
(A) Naranarayan Setu
(A) Naranarayan Setu
(A) Naranarayan Setu
(B) Saraighat Bridge
(B) Saraighat Bridge
(B) Saraighat Bridge
(C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
(C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
(C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
(D) Koliabhomora Setu
(D) Koliabhomora Setu
(D) Koliabhomora Setu
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika Setu
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, is the easternmost bridge in India. It's located at the easternmost tip of Assam, where it connects to Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state in India. The bridge is built over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and connects the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It's 9.15 kilometers long.
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, is the easternmost bridge in India. It's located at the easternmost tip of Assam, where it connects to Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state in India. The bridge is built over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and connects the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It's 9.15 kilometers long.
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, is the easternmost bridge in India. It's located at the easternmost tip of Assam, where it connects to Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state in India. The bridge is built over the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and connects the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It's 9.15 kilometers long.
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Q6. Which Assamese tea variety is known for its distinct malty flavor and is highly prized in the international market?
Q6. Which Assamese tea variety is known for its distinct malty flavor and is highly prized in the international market?
(A) Assam CTC
(A) Assam CTC
(A) Assam CTC
(B) Nilgiri Tea
(B) Nilgiri Tea
(B) Nilgiri Tea
(C) Assam Orthodox
(C) Assam Orthodox
(C) Assam Orthodox
(D) Sikkim Tea
(D) Sikkim Tea
(D) Sikkim Tea
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Answer: (C) Assam Orthodox
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
Assam Orthodox tea is renowned for its rich, malty flavor and is highly sought after in the global tea market. It is produced through traditional methods, preserving its unique taste.
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Q7. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
Q7. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
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Q8. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
Q8. 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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Q9. Which is the most populous district in Assam?
Q9. Which is the most populous district in Assam?
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Sonitpur
(B) Sonitpur
(B) Sonitpur
(C) Nagaon
(C) Nagaon
(C) Nagaon
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
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Q10. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
Q10. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(B) Nalbari
(B) Nalbari
(B) Nalbari
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(D) Kamrup
(D) Kamrup
(D) Kamrup
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
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