Which is the largest district in Assam? [#2148]
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Q1. Which is the largest district in Assam?
Q1. Which is the largest district in Assam?
(A) Sonitpur
(A) Sonitpur
(A) Sonitpur
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(C) Karbi Anglong
(C) Karbi Anglong
(C) Karbi Anglong
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering approximately 10,434 square kilometers.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Which district lies between the plateau regions in Assam?
Q1. Which district lies between the plateau regions in Assam?
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(B) Hojai
(B) Hojai
(B) Hojai
(C) Dima Hasao
(C) Dima Hasao
(C) Dima Hasao
(D) Morigaon
(D) Morigaon
(D) Morigaon
Answer: (B) Hojai
Answer: (B) Hojai
Answer: (B) Hojai
Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).
Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).
Hojai district is situated between the Karbi Anglong Plateau and the Mikir Hills (now known as the Dima Hasao district).
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Q2. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
Q2. 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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Q3. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
Q3. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
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Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) "Abhinayacharya" in Assamese literature?
Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) "Abhinayacharya" in Assamese literature?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Brajanath Sarma
(B) Brajanath Sarma
(B) Brajanath Sarma
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(C) Ganesh Chandra Gogoi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
Answer: (B) Brajanath Sarma
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Abhinayacharya" is associated with Brajanath Sarma.
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Q5. Which of these is a major natural resource found in abundance in Assam?
Q5. Which of these is a major natural resource found in abundance in Assam?
(A) Iron ore
(A) Iron ore
(A) Iron ore
(B) Gold
(B) Gold
(B) Gold
(C) Petroleum
(C) Petroleum
(C) Petroleum
(D) Mica
(D) Mica
(D) Mica
Answer: (C) Petroleum
Answer: (C) Petroleum
Answer: (C) Petroleum
Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.
Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.
Assam is one of the major oil-producing states in India, with significant petroleum reserves.
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Q6. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as:
Q6. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
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Q7. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam?
Q7. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam?
(A) Sibsagar
(A) Sibsagar
(A) Sibsagar
(B) Tezpur
(B) Tezpur
(B) Tezpur
(C) Dumunichowki
(C) Dumunichowki
(C) Dumunichowki
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
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Q8. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
Q8. Moho-ho is celebrated to eliminate what?
(A) Rats
(A) Rats
(A) Rats
(B) Diseases
(B) Diseases
(B) Diseases
(C) Cold
(C) Cold
(C) Cold
(D) Mosquitoes
(D) Mosquitoes
(D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Answer: (D) Mosquitoes
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
Moho-ho is a folk festival celebrated in Lower Assam, particularly in districts like Kamrup, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, and Darrang. Held during the full moon night of Agrahayana/Aghun (November-December), its main objective is to eliminate mosquitoes and other pests prevalent during that season. The name itself combines "moh" (mosquito) and "ho" (to drive away). The festival involves traditional dances, songs, and the burning of bamboo effigies symbolizing the pests, all contributing to a community effort to ward off these nuisances.
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Q9. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) primarily focuses on providing transportation services through:
Q9. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) primarily focuses on providing transportation services through:
(A) Air
(A) Air
(A) Air
(B) Rail
(B) Rail
(B) Rail
(C) Road
(C) Road
(C) Road
(D) Waterways
(D) Waterways
(D) Waterways
Answer: (C) Road
Answer: (C) Road
Answer: (C) Road
The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is primarily engaged in providing public transportation services through a network of buses operating across Assam and connecting to some neighboring states. While other modes of transport exist in Assam, ASTC's core function is operating bus services, making it a key player in the state's road transport system.
The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is primarily engaged in providing public transportation services through a network of buses operating across Assam and connecting to some neighboring states. While other modes of transport exist in Assam, ASTC's core function is operating bus services, making it a key player in the state's road transport system.
The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) is primarily engaged in providing public transportation services through a network of buses operating across Assam and connecting to some neighboring states. While other modes of transport exist in Assam, ASTC's core function is operating bus services, making it a key player in the state's road transport system.
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Q10. Who is the author of the novel "Bakul Phular Dare," which received the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award (Assamese) in 2021?
Q10. Who is the author of the novel "Bakul Phular Dare," which received the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award (Assamese) in 2021?
(A) Rothindranath Goswami
(A) Rothindranath Goswami
(A) Rothindranath Goswami
(B) Diganta Oza
(B) Diganta Oza
(B) Diganta Oza
(C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
(C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
(C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
(D) Madhurima Gharphalia
(D) Madhurima Gharphalia
(D) Madhurima Gharphalia
Answer: (C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
Answer: (C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
Answer: (C) Mrinal Chandra Kalita
Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".
Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".
Mrinal Chandra Kalita is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Bal Sahitya Puraskar award in 2021 for his novel "Bakul Phular Dare".
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