Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823? [#1553]
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Q1. Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823?
Q1. Who discovered Tea plants in Assam in 1823?
(A) Robert Bruce
(A) Robert Bruce
(A) Robert Bruce
(B) Raymond W. Beaver
(B) Raymond W. Beaver
(B) Raymond W. Beaver
(C) Nathan Brown
(C) Nathan Brown
(C) Nathan Brown
(D) Oliver Thomas Cutter
(D) Oliver Thomas Cutter
(D) Oliver Thomas Cutter
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
Robert Bruce, a Scottish adventurer, discovered tea plants growing wild in the upper Brahmaputra Valley of Assam in 1823. Bruce was drawn to the tea plants after noticing their distinct appearance and aroma, and the Singpho tribe's traditional use of the leaves for medicinal purposes.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. What is the primary source of income in Assam's economy?
Q1. What is the primary source of income in Assam's economy?
(A) Agriculture
(A) Agriculture
(A) Agriculture
(B) Tourism
(B) Tourism
(B) Tourism
(C) Oil and Natural Gas
(C) Oil and Natural Gas
(C) Oil and Natural Gas
(D) Handicrafts
(D) Handicrafts
(D) Handicrafts
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Agriculture is the dominant sector in Assam's economy, employing a large portion of the workforce and contributing significantly to the state's revenue. The state is particularly famous for its tea production, but also cultivates rice, jute, sugarcane, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. A large percentage of Assam's rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods. While other sectors are growing, agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.
Agriculture is the dominant sector in Assam's economy, employing a large portion of the workforce and contributing significantly to the state's revenue. The state is particularly famous for its tea production, but also cultivates rice, jute, sugarcane, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. A large percentage of Assam's rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods. While other sectors are growing, agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.
Agriculture is the dominant sector in Assam's economy, employing a large portion of the workforce and contributing significantly to the state's revenue. The state is particularly famous for its tea production, but also cultivates rice, jute, sugarcane, oilseeds, and various fruits and vegetables. A large percentage of Assam's rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihoods. While other sectors are growing, agriculture remains the backbone of the state's economy.
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Q2. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
Q2. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
(A) 1947
(A) 1947
(A) 1947
(B) 1956
(B) 1956
(B) 1956
(C) 1955
(C) 1955
(C) 1955
(D) 1963
(D) 1963
(D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
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Q3. Who was Bisa Nong?
Q3. Who was Bisa Nong?
(A) A Mughal Chief
(A) A Mughal Chief
(A) A Mughal Chief
(B) A Kachari Chief
(B) A Kachari Chief
(B) A Kachari Chief
(C) A Singphou Chief
(C) A Singphou Chief
(C) A Singphou Chief
(D) A Naga Chief
(D) A Naga Chief
(D) A Naga Chief
Answer: (C) A Singphou Chief
Answer: (C) A Singphou Chief
Answer: (C) A Singphou Chief
Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.
Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.
Bisa Nong Singpho is a respected figure from the Singpho community in Assam, India. He is the traditional chief of Bisa Gaon in Ledo, Tinsukia district, and has been recognized for his contributions to society with the Samaj Hitakar Award. His family has a rich history, including a freedom fighter ancestor, Bisa Bom Singpho.
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Q4. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century?
Q4. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century?
(A) Vishwa Singha
(A) Vishwa Singha
(A) Vishwa Singha
(B) Nara Narayan
(B) Nara Narayan
(B) Nara Narayan
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(C) Chandrakanta Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
(D) Lakshmi Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
Answer: (A) Vishwa Singha
Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.
Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.
Biswa Singha (1515–1540) is considered the founder of the Koch dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Assam and Bengal in the 16th century. He unified various Bodo tribes, replaced the Baro-Bhuyans, and established the dynasty in the erstwhile Kamata Kingdom. His son, Naranarayan, is considered the dynasty's greatest monarch, extending his power over a large part of Assam and southward into what became the British district of Rangpur.
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Q5. The Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency in
Q5. The Assam region was separated from the Bengal Presidency in
(A) 1874
(A) 1874
(A) 1874
(B) 1877
(B) 1877
(B) 1877
(C) 1828
(C) 1828
(C) 1828
(D) 1840
(D) 1840
(D) 1840
Answer: (A) 1874
Answer: (A) 1874
Answer: (A) 1874
1874
1874
1874
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Q6. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
Q6. The Mughal general who invaded Garhgaon was
(A) Mirza Nathan
(A) Mirza Nathan
(A) Mirza Nathan
(B) Abu Bakar
(B) Abu Bakar
(B) Abu Bakar
(C) Mir Jumla
(C) Mir Jumla
(C) Mir Jumla
(D) Raja Ram singh
(D) Raja Ram singh
(D) Raja Ram singh
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Answer: (C) Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
Mir Jumla
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Q7. The traditional Assamese art of storytelling through a form of one-act play is known as
Q7. The traditional Assamese art of storytelling through a form of one-act play is known as
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Ojapali
(B) Ojapali
(B) Ojapali
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Ankia Nat
(D) Ankia Nat
(D) Ankia Nat
Answer: (D) Ankia Nat
Answer: (D) Ankia Nat
Answer: (D) Ankia Nat
Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.
Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.
Ankia Nat is a traditional form of one-act play from Assam, India, developed by the saint-scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva. These plays are primarily religious, depicting episodes from Hindu scriptures, particularly the life of Krishna. They are performed in Brajavali, a unique literary language, and feature a Sutradhara (narrator) who guides the story. Ankia Nats incorporate elements of music, dance (often Sattriya), and elaborate costumes and masks. They played a crucial role in disseminating Neo-Vaishnavite teachings and remain an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.
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Q8. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
Q8. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(D) Birpal
(D) Birpal
(D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
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Q9. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language?
Q9. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language?
(A) 1990
(A) 1990
(A) 1990
(B) 1985
(B) 1985
(B) 1985
(C) 1984
(C) 1984
(C) 1984
(D) 1986
(D) 1986
(D) 1986
Answer: (B) 1985
Answer: (B) 1985
Answer: (B) 1985
In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.
In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.
In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.
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Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Dhwoni Kobii' in Assamese literature?
Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Dhwoni Kobii' in Assamese literature?
(A) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(A) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(A) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
Answer: (B) Binanda Chandra Barua
Answer: (B) Binanda Chandra Barua
Answer: (B) Binanda Chandra Barua
Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.
Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.
Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.
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