Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall? [#2189]
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Q1. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
Q1. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(D) All of these
(D) All of these
(D) All of these
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
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Q1. Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama?
Q1. Which Assamese cultural icon is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a form of classical dance and drama?
(A) Srimanta Sankardev
(A) Srimanta Sankardev
(A) Srimanta Sankardev
(B) Madhabdev
(B) Madhabdev
(B) Madhabdev
(C) Damodardev
(C) Damodardev
(C) Damodardev
(D) Purushottam Namdev
(D) Purushottam Namdev
(D) Purushottam Namdev
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Answer: (A) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
Srimanta Sankardev, a 15th-century Assamese saint-reformer, is credited with creating the traditional Assamese art form of "Bhaona", a unique blend of classical dance and drama. Bhaona is an integral part of Assamese cultural heritage and is still performed today.
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Q2. What is the percentage of land area covered under forest in assam
Q2. What is the percentage of land area covered under forest in assam
(A) 34.21%
(A) 34.21%
(A) 34.21%
(B) 33.42%
(B) 33.42%
(B) 33.42%
(C) 37.45%
(C) 37.45%
(C) 37.45%
(D) 21.34%
(D) 21.34%
(D) 21.34%
Answer: (A) 34.21%
Answer: (A) 34.21%
Answer: (A) 34.21%
34.21%
34.21%
34.21%
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Q3. The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) primarily focuses on providing transportation services through:
Q3. 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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Q4. The traditional Assamese art of storytelling through a form of one-act play is known as
Q4. 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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Q5. Which commodity has Assam exported the most of?
Q5. Which commodity has Assam exported the most of?
(A) Tea
(A) Tea
(A) Tea
(B) Coal
(B) Coal
(B) Coal
(C) Jute products
(C) Jute products
(C) Jute products
(D) Oil and petroleum products
(D) Oil and petroleum products
(D) Oil and petroleum products
Answer: (A) Tea
Answer: (A) Tea
Answer: (A) Tea
Assam is world-famous for its tea production, and tea is the state's most significant export commodity. Assam tea, known for its strong and malty flavor, is exported globally, contributing substantially to the state's economy. While other commodities like oil, jute, timber, and silk are also produced and exported from Assam, tea remains the dominant export.
Assam is world-famous for its tea production, and tea is the state's most significant export commodity. Assam tea, known for its strong and malty flavor, is exported globally, contributing substantially to the state's economy. While other commodities like oil, jute, timber, and silk are also produced and exported from Assam, tea remains the dominant export.
Assam is world-famous for its tea production, and tea is the state's most significant export commodity. Assam tea, known for its strong and malty flavor, is exported globally, contributing substantially to the state's economy. While other commodities like oil, jute, timber, and silk are also produced and exported from Assam, tea remains the dominant export.
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Q6. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
Q6. 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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Q7. Which place receives the highest rainfall in the world?
Q7. Which place receives the highest rainfall in the world?
(A) Brussels, Belgium
(A) Brussels, Belgium
(A) Brussels, Belgium
(B) Hawaii, United States
(B) Hawaii, United States
(B) Hawaii, United States
(C) Mawsynram, India
(C) Mawsynram, India
(C) Mawsynram, India
(D) Debundscha, Cameroon
(D) Debundscha, Cameroon
(D) Debundscha, Cameroon
Answer: (C) Mawsynram, India
Answer: (C) Mawsynram, India
Answer: (C) Mawsynram, India
Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.
Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.
Mawsynram is a place that receives the highest average rainfall in the world. This place is located in Meghalaya, India.
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Q8. Which forest is single handedly planted by Jadav Payeng?
Q8. Which forest is single handedly planted by Jadav Payeng?
(A) Barnadi Forest
(A) Barnadi Forest
(A) Barnadi Forest
(B) Molai Forest
(B) Molai Forest
(B) Molai Forest
(C) Barail Forest
(C) Barail Forest
(C) Barail Forest
(D) Dihing Forest
(D) Dihing Forest
(D) Dihing Forest
Answer: (B) Molai Forest
Answer: (B) Molai Forest
Answer: (B) Molai Forest
Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares.
Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares.
Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares.
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Q9. Who was the first Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
Q9. Who was the first Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court?
(A) T V Thadani
(A) T V Thadani
(A) T V Thadani
(B) Ronald Francis Lodge
(B) Ronald Francis Lodge
(B) Ronald Francis Lodge
(C) Holiram Deka
(C) Holiram Deka
(C) Holiram Deka
(D) Leonard Stone
(D) Leonard Stone
(D) Leonard Stone
Answer: (B) Ronald Francis Lodge
Answer: (B) Ronald Francis Lodge
Answer: (B) Ronald Francis Lodge
Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.
Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.
Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.
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Q10. Which Assamese writer is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Deshbhakta"?
Q10. Which Assamese writer is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Deshbhakta"?
(A) Tarun Ram Phukan
(A) Tarun Ram Phukan
(A) Tarun Ram Phukan
(B) Omeo Kr Das
(B) Omeo Kr Das
(B) Omeo Kr Das
(C) Kumud Ch. Hazarika
(C) Kumud Ch. Hazarika
(C) Kumud Ch. Hazarika
(D) Hem Barua
(D) Hem Barua
(D) Hem Barua
Answer: (A) Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: (A) Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: (A) Tarun Ram Phukan
Tarun Ram Phukan was a prominent political leader, hunter, and writer from Assam. He was a true patriot, who worked for his country and countrymen, earning him the title "Deshbhakta" (Patriot).
Tarun Ram Phukan was a prominent political leader, hunter, and writer from Assam. He was a true patriot, who worked for his country and countrymen, earning him the title "Deshbhakta" (Patriot).
Tarun Ram Phukan was a prominent political leader, hunter, and writer from Assam. He was a true patriot, who worked for his country and countrymen, earning him the title "Deshbhakta" (Patriot).
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Related Questions
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