Which dance form is associated with the tea gardens of Assam? [#2327]
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Q1. Which dance form is associated with the tea gardens of Assam?
Q1. Which dance form is associated with the tea gardens of Assam?
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Sattriya
(B) Sattriya
(B) Sattriya
(C) Jhumur
(C) Jhumur
(C) Jhumur
(D) Sankirtana
(D) Sankirtana
(D) Sankirtana
Answer: (C) Jhumur
Answer: (C) Jhumur
Answer: (C) Jhumur
Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.
Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.
Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the tea garden communities of Assam, often descendants of tribal groups brought to work in the tea plantations during the British colonial period. It's a vibrant and energetic dance characterized by its distinctive music, rhythmic movements, and colorful attire. While Bihu is also a significant dance form in Assam, Jhumur is specifically linked to the tea gardens and their unique cultural heritage.
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Q1. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
Q1. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
(A) The Ahom
(A) The Ahom
(A) The Ahom
(B) The Koch
(B) The Koch
(B) The Koch
(C) The Kacharies
(C) The Kacharies
(C) The Kacharies
(D) The Chutias
(D) The Chutias
(D) The Chutias
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Answer: (A) The Ahom
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
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Q2. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?
Q2. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(C) Ajagar Hills
(C) Ajagar Hills
(C) Ajagar Hills
(D) Pancharatna Hill
(D) Pancharatna Hill
(D) Pancharatna Hill
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
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Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.
Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.
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Q3. Who is the author of the book 'Bengsata (Short Stories)' from 2020, who received the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q3. 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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Q4. Which is the Neolithic site of North-East India?
Q4. Which is the Neolithic site of North-East India?
(A) Chirand
(A) Chirand
(A) Chirand
(B) Senuar
(B) Senuar
(B) Senuar
(C) Daojali Hading
(C) Daojali Hading
(C) Daojali Hading
(D) Taradih
(D) Taradih
(D) Taradih
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
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Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.
Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.
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Q5. During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam?
Q5. During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam?
(A) Mid January
(A) Mid January
(A) Mid January
(B) Mid December
(B) Mid December
(B) Mid December
(C) Mid April
(C) Mid April
(C) Mid April
(D) Mid October
(D) Mid October
(D) Mid October
Answer: (A) Mid January
Answer: (A) Mid January
Answer: (A) Mid January
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Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.
Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.
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Q6. Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q6. Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
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Q7. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
Q7. The Chutiya Kingdom was established by whom?
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(A) Ratnadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(B) Vijayadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(C) Karmadhwajpal
(D) Birpal
(D) Birpal
(D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Answer: (D) Birpal
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
Birpal was a Chutiya chieftain who united several smaller Chutiya kingdoms to form the larger Sutiya Kingdom. Birpal, also known as Gayapal, Bibar, or Birbar, is the legendary founder of the Chutia kingdom. Birpal claimed to be a descendant of an ancestral king named Virmukka.
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Q8. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
Q8. Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (B) Kuladhar Chaliha
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.
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Q9. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka?
Q9. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka?
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(B) One week after Magh Bihu
(B) One week after Magh Bihu
(B) One week after Magh Bihu
(C) On the day before Magh Bihu
(C) On the day before Magh Bihu
(C) On the day before Magh Bihu
(D) On the day after Magh Bihu
(D) On the day after Magh Bihu
(D) On the day after Magh Bihu
Answer: (C) On the day before Magh Bihu
Answer: (C) On the day before Magh Bihu
Answer: (C) On the day before Magh Bihu
Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.
Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.
Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.
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Q10. Which is the most populous district in Assam?
Q10. Which is the most populous district in Assam?
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(A) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Sonitpur
(B) Sonitpur
(B) Sonitpur
(C) Nagaon
(C) Nagaon
(C) Nagaon
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Answer: (C) Nagaon
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
Nagaon is the most populous district in the Indian state of Assam. It has a significant population of over 2.8 million people.
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