Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? [#2228]
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Q1. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q1. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(C) Trailokyanath Goswami
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (B) Nalinibala Devi
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
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Q1. The novel 'Deou Langkhui' in 2008 was written by which author, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(A) Dhruba Jyoti Bora
(B) Rita Choudhury
(B) Rita Choudhury
(B) Rita Choudhury
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(C) Purabi Bormudoi
(D) Atulananda Goswami
(D) Atulananda Goswami
(D) Atulananda Goswami
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (B) Rita Choudhury
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".
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Q2. Who is the author of the book 'Bengsata (Short Stories)' from 2020, who received the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q2. Who is the author of the book 'Bengsata (Short Stories)' from 2020, who received the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Pranavjyoti Deka
(A) Pranavjyoti Deka
(A) Pranavjyoti Deka
(B) Manoj Kumar Goswami
(B) Manoj Kumar Goswami
(B) Manoj Kumar Goswami
(C) Anuradha Sarma Pujari
(C) Anuradha Sarma Pujari
(C) Anuradha Sarma Pujari
(D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
(D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
(D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
Answer: (D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
Answer: (D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
Answer: (D) Apurba Kumar Saikia
Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".
Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".
Apurba Kumar Saikia is a noted Assamese short story writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 for his collection of short stories, "Bengsata".
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Q3. Who is the author of the novel "Pita Putra" from 1978, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q3. Who is the author of the novel "Pita Putra" from 1978, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Bhaben Barua
(A) Bhaben Barua
(A) Bhaben Barua
(B) Homen Borgohain
(B) Homen Borgohain
(B) Homen Borgohain
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(C) Anand Chandra Barua
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Answer: (B) Homen Borgohain
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
Homen Borgohain is a distinguished Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978 for his novel "Pita Putra".
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Q4. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
Q4. Which Assamese poet translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse as 'Saptakanda Ramayana'?
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(A) Kaviratna Saravati
(B) Ananta Kandali
(B) Ananta Kandali
(B) Ananta Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(C) Madhava Kandali
(D) Sankardeva
(D) Sankardeva
(D) Sankardeva
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Answer: (C) Madhava Kandali
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
Madhava Kandali is renowned for translating the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese verse, creating the 'Saptakanda Ramayana'. This work is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature.
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Q5. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roopkonwar" in Assamese literature?
Q5. 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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Q6. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
Q6. During what time were Charyapadas composed?
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(A) Between 8th and 12th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(B) Between 9th and 10th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(C) Between 12th and 13th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
(D) Between 13th and 14th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
Answer: (A) Between 8th and 12th century
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
The Charyapadas, a collection of mystic poems, are believed to have been composed between the 8th and 12th centuries CE. This period aligns with the Pala dynasty's rule in Bengal and Assam and the flourishing of Tantric Buddhism. They are considered early examples of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages, ancestral to Assamese and Bengali, and offer valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious landscape of the time.
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Q7. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q7. 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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Q8. Who is considered the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?
Q8. Who is considered the 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (C) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
Bhupen Hazarika is a renowned Assamese singer, songwriter, music director, poet, lyricist, and filmmaker. His songs often depict the beauty and essence of Assam, earning him the title 'Bard of Brahmaputra'.
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Q9. Who authored the short stories "Srinkhal" in 1976, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q9. Who authored the short stories "Srinkhal" in 1976, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Anand Chandra Barua
(A) Anand Chandra Barua
(A) Anand Chandra Barua
(B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(C) Homen Borgohain
(C) Homen Borgohain
(C) Homen Borgohain
(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
(D) Bhaben Barua
Answer: (B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: (B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: (B) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".
Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".
Bhabendra Nath Saikia is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1976 for his collection of short stories, "Srinkhal".
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Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature?
Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature?
(A) Phani Sarma
(A) Phani Sarma
(A) Phani Sarma
(B) Raghunath Choudhary
(B) Raghunath Choudhary
(B) Raghunath Choudhary
(C) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(C) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(C) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(D) Hiren Gohain
(D) Hiren Gohain
(D) Hiren Gohain
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
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