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. Burmese invaded Assam for the third time in?
Q1. Burmese invaded Assam for the third time in?
(A) 1820
(A) 1820
(A) 1820
(B) 1817
(B) 1817
(B) 1817
(C) 1819
(C) 1819
(C) 1819
(D) 1821
(D) 1821
(D) 1821
Answer: (D) 1821
Answer: (D) 1821
Answer: (D) 1821
The third Burmese invasion of Assam took place in 1821.
In 1819, Bagyidaw became the king of Burma and decided to annex Assam. In February 1821, he sent Mingimaha Tilwa to Assam. Patalang Borbarua was killed and Chandrakanta Singha fled to Guwahati.
The third Burmese invasion of Assam took place in 1821. In 1819, Bagyidaw became the king of Burma and decided to annex Assam. In February 1821, he sent Mingimaha Tilwa to Assam. Patalang Borbarua was killed and Chandrakanta Singha fled to Guwahati.
The third Burmese invasion of Assam took place in 1821. In 1819, Bagyidaw became the king of Burma and decided to annex Assam. In February 1821, he sent Mingimaha Tilwa to Assam. Patalang Borbarua was killed and Chandrakanta Singha fled to Guwahati.
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Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roopkonwar" in Assamese literature?
Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roopkonwar" in Assamese literature?
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(C) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(C) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(C) Pabitra Kumar Deka
(D) Navakanta Barua
(D) Navakanta Barua
(D) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
Answer: (B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
Answer: (B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.
Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.
Jyotiprasad Agarwala, a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre, is also known as "Roopkonwar" (Princess of Beauty) for his artistic brilliance and multifaceted talents as a playwright, actor, director, and filmmaker.
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Q3. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
Q3. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
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Q4. What is the first Assamese colourful movie?
Q4. What is the first Assamese colourful movie?
(A) Rupohi
(A) Rupohi
(A) Rupohi
(B) Joymati
(B) Joymati
(B) Joymati
(C) Bhaity
(C) Bhaity
(C) Bhaity
(D) Dr Bezbarua
(D) Dr Bezbarua
(D) Dr Bezbarua
Answer: (C) Bhaity
Answer: (C) Bhaity
Answer: (C) Bhaity
Bhaity
Bhaity
Bhaity
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Q5. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
Q5. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
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Q6. Who was the founder of the Koch dynasty that ruled Assam in the 16th century?
Q6. 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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Q7. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
Q7. In which year was the Assam Oil Company formed?
(A) 1880
(A) 1880
(A) 1880
(B) 1887
(B) 1887
(B) 1887
(C) 1892
(C) 1892
(C) 1892
(D) 1899
(D) 1899
(D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
Answer: (D) 1899
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
The Assam Oil Company was formed in 1899 to take over the oil interests of the Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T) in the Digboi-Makum area.
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Q8. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India?
Q8. Which is the first medical college in North Eastern India?
(A) Gauhati Medical College
(A) Gauhati Medical College
(A) Gauhati Medical College
(B) Silchar Medical College
(B) Silchar Medical College
(B) Silchar Medical College
(C) Assam Medical College
(C) Assam Medical College
(C) Assam Medical College
(D) Dibrugarh Medical College
(D) Dibrugarh Medical College
(D) Dibrugarh Medical College
Answer: (C) Assam Medical College
Answer: (C) Assam Medical College
Answer: (C) Assam Medical College
Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.
Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.
Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh, Assam, was the first medical college in Northeast India, renamed on November 3, 1947. The college was formerly known as Berry White Medical School, named after Dr. John Berry White, a British surgeon who initiated the college in 1900.
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Q9. The poetry book "Bana Phul" was written by which author in 1955, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q9. 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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Q10. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
Q10. When was Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Barua hanged to death?
(A) 1824
(A) 1824
(A) 1824
(B) 1830
(B) 1830
(B) 1830
(C) 1828
(C) 1828
(C) 1828
(D) 1826
(D) 1826
(D) 1826
Answer: (B) 1830
Answer: (B) 1830
Answer: (B) 1830
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
Piyoli Barphukan and Jeuram Dulia Baruah were hanged to death in 1830 and the rest were expelled from the country. Thus Assam passed into the hands of the British. Besides Assam, they annexed Khamtis, Singhpho, Matak, Kachari, Naga, Garo, Luchai and other hilly kingdoms to the ever growing empire.
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