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Q1. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:
Q1. The Magh Bihu festival in Assam is associated with the harvesting of:
(A) Wheat
(A) Wheat
(A) Wheat
(B) Paddy
(B) Paddy
(B) Paddy
(C) Barley
(C) Barley
(C) Barley
(D) Maize
(D) Maize
(D) Maize
Answer: (B) Paddy
Answer: (B) Paddy
Answer: (B) Paddy
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India. It marks the end of the paddy harvesting season.
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Q1. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Q1. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
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Q2. Which Assamese writer is known by the pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami"?
Q2. Which Assamese writer is known by the pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami"?
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(C) Indira Goswami
(C) Indira Goswami
(C) Indira Goswami
(D) Nalinibala Devi
(D) Nalinibala Devi
(D) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (C) Indira Goswami
Answer: (C) Indira Goswami
Answer: (C) Indira Goswami
Indira Goswami, a renowned Assamese writer, is widely known by her pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami." She was a prominent figure in Assamese literature, known for her insightful novels and social commentary.
Indira Goswami, a renowned Assamese writer, is widely known by her pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami." She was a prominent figure in Assamese literature, known for her insightful novels and social commentary.
Indira Goswami, a renowned Assamese writer, is widely known by her pen name "Mamoni Raisom Goswami." She was a prominent figure in Assamese literature, known for her insightful novels and social commentary.
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Q3. What is the highest peak in Assam?
Q3. What is the highest peak in Assam?
(A) Saramati Peak
(A) Saramati Peak
(A) Saramati Peak
(B) Mt Tumjang
(B) Mt Tumjang
(B) Mt Tumjang
(C) Nilgiri Hills
(C) Nilgiri Hills
(C) Nilgiri Hills
(D) Unnamed Peak
(D) Unnamed Peak
(D) Unnamed Peak
Answer: (B) Mt Tumjang
Answer: (B) Mt Tumjang
Answer: (B) Mt Tumjang
The highest peak in Assam is Mount Tumjang, which is 1,866 meters tall.
Mount Tumjang is located in the Borail Range in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The peak is named after the village of Tumjang, which is named after the rare "Tum" tree found in the village. You can reach Mount Tumjang by trekking beyond Sielkal.
The highest peak in Assam is Mount Tumjang, which is 1,866 meters tall. Mount Tumjang is located in the Borail Range in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The peak is named after the village of Tumjang, which is named after the rare "Tum" tree found in the village. You can reach Mount Tumjang by trekking beyond Sielkal.
The highest peak in Assam is Mount Tumjang, which is 1,866 meters tall. Mount Tumjang is located in the Borail Range in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. The peak is named after the village of Tumjang, which is named after the rare "Tum" tree found in the village. You can reach Mount Tumjang by trekking beyond Sielkal.
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Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Birbala" in Assamese literature?
Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Birbala" in Assamese literature?
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(A) Kanaklata Baruah
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(C) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(C) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (A) Kanaklata Baruah
Answer: (A) Kanaklata Baruah
Answer: (A) Kanaklata Baruah
Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.
Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.
Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter from Assam, is revered as "Birbala" (Brave Girl) for her courageous participation in the Quit India Movement. She became a symbol of resistance against British rule in Assam.
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Q5. The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank plays a crucial role in supporting which sector of the economy?
Q5. The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank plays a crucial role in supporting which sector of the economy?
(A) Agriculture
(A) Agriculture
(A) Agriculture
(B) Information Technology
(B) Information Technology
(B) Information Technology
(C) Tourism
(C) Tourism
(C) Tourism
(D) Heavy Industries
(D) Heavy Industries
(D) Heavy Industries
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Answer: (A) Agriculture
Answer: (A) Agriculture
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The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank is a leading cooperative bank in Assam, primarily focused on providing financial assistance to the agricultural sector and allied activities. It plays a vital role in rural credit delivery, supporting farmers with loans for various agricultural purposes, including crop cultivation, livestock rearing, and development of irrigation infrastructure. The bank also supports other rural enterprises and contributes to the overall development of the rural economy in Assam.
The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank is a leading cooperative bank in Assam, primarily focused on providing financial assistance to the agricultural sector and allied activities. It plays a vital role in rural credit delivery, supporting farmers with loans for various agricultural purposes, including crop cultivation, livestock rearing, and development of irrigation infrastructure. The bank also supports other rural enterprises and contributes to the overall development of the rural economy in Assam.
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Q6. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to:
Q6. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to:
(A) Largest river island in the world
(A) Largest river island in the world
(A) Largest river island in the world
(B) Capital city
(B) Capital city
(B) Capital city
(C) Major industrial hub
(C) Major industrial hub
(C) Major industrial hub
(D) Archaeological site
(D) Archaeological site
(D) Archaeological site
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
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Q7. Which traditional Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu?
Q7. Which traditional Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu?
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(D) Kati Bihu
(D) Kati Bihu
(D) Kati Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
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Q8. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
Q8. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
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Q9. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q9. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
(A) 191
(A) 191
(A) 191
(B) 180
(B) 180
(B) 180
(C) 188
(C) 188
(C) 188
(D) 198
(D) 198
(D) 198
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
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Q10. Which is the state flower of Assam
Q10. Which is the state flower of Assam
(A) Rose
(A) Rose
(A) Rose
(B) Foxtail Orchid
(B) Foxtail Orchid
(B) Foxtail Orchid
(C) Lotus
(C) Lotus
(C) Lotus
(D) Jasmine
(D) Jasmine
(D) Jasmine
Answer: (B) Foxtail Orchid
Answer: (B) Foxtail Orchid
Answer: (B) Foxtail Orchid
Foxtail Orchid
Foxtail Orchid
Foxtail Orchid
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