For which metal was the Suwansiri River famous? [#2285]

The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

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The Suwansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, is historically known for its association with gold. The name "Suwansiri" itself is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "golden flow."

Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

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Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.

The Assam Gas Cracker Project, officially known as the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), is a major petrochemical project located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It utilizes natural gas as a feedstock to produce various petrochemicals, primarily polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. These polymers are essential raw materials used in various industries for manufacturing plastics and other products.

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The Assam Gas Cracker Project, officially known as the Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL), is a major petrochemical project located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It utilizes natural gas as a feedstock to produce various petrochemicals, primarily polymers like polyethylene and polypropylene. These polymers are essential raw materials used in various industries for manufacturing plastics and other products.

Digboi

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Digboi

In Assamese literature, the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" is associated with Satyanath Borah. He was a prominent Assamese grammarian, essayist, and music composer who sometimes used this pen name.

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In Assamese literature, the pen name "Ejon Asomiya" is associated with Satyanath Borah. He was a prominent Assamese grammarian, essayist, and music composer who sometimes used this pen name.

Sri Sri Samaguri Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, is famous for its unique mask-making tradition. These masks, crafted from traditional materials like bamboo, clay, and cloth, are integral to Ankiya Bhaona performances, a traditional form of Assamese theatre.

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Sri Sri Samaguri Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, is famous for its unique mask-making tradition. These masks, crafted from traditional materials like bamboo, clay, and cloth, are integral to Ankiya Bhaona performances, a traditional form of Assamese theatre.

He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.

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He actively participated in the fight for independence. Bordoloi gave up his law practice to engage deeply in the Non-co-operation movement. He was arrested in 1922 for his involvement, and pur in jail for a year.

Nagaland

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Nagaland

1935

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1935

Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.

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Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.

The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.

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The Digboi Refinery in Assam is the oldest refinery in India, having been commissioned on December 11, 1901. It was built by the British and is also Asia's first refinery. The refinery is known as the birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Oil was first discovered in 1867 while laying a railway line in the Digboi area.