In which year was oil first drilled in Assam? [#2182]

The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

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The first oil well in Assam was dug in 1867, but the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1889.

The population of Assam is a blend of various ethnic and linguistic groups, primarily including: (1) Indo-Aryans, (2) Tibeto-Burmans, (3) Austro-Asiatics, and (4) Tai-Kadai groups. While there may be subgroups within these larger categories, these four represent the major linguistic and ethnic roots of the Assamese population.

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The population of Assam is a blend of various ethnic and linguistic groups, primarily including: (1) Indo-Aryans, (2) Tibeto-Burmans, (3) Austro-Asiatics, and (4) Tai-Kadai groups. While there may be subgroups within these larger categories, these four represent the major linguistic and ethnic roots of the Assamese population.

Rajani or Ragani

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Rajani or Ragani

Maitrayee Patar

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Maitrayee Patar

Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens.

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Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens.

Chaolung Sukaphaa

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Chaolung Sukaphaa

The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

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The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

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Floods are the most significant natural hazard affecting Assam. The state's geographical location, with its numerous rivers and heavy rainfall, makes it highly susceptible to frequent and severe flooding. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, along with the Barak River system, often overflow during the monsoon season, causing widespread devastation.

Justice Anna Chandy (1905–1996), also known as Anna Chandi, was the first female judge (1937) and then High Court judge (1959) in India. She was, in fact, one of the first female judges in the British Empire next to Emily Murphy.

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Justice Anna Chandy (1905–1996), also known as Anna Chandi, was the first female judge (1937) and then High Court judge (1959) in India. She was, in fact, one of the first female judges in the British Empire next to Emily Murphy.

Rudra Singha, also known as Sukhrungphaa, was an ambitious Ahom king who planned a massive invasion of Mughal Bengal. He mobilized a large army and made extensive preparations, but unfortunately, his untimely death prevented the invasion from taking place.

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Rudra Singha, also known as Sukhrungphaa, was an ambitious Ahom king who planned a massive invasion of Mughal Bengal. He mobilized a large army and made extensive preparations, but unfortunately, his untimely death prevented the invasion from taking place.

The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.

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The Himalayan Mountains form the northern border of Assam, separating it from Bhutan and Tibet. The easternmost part of the Himalayas, known as the Assam Himalayas, runs through the state.