Q1. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is Q1. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
(A) Sankardev (A) Sankardev
(B) Lachit Borphukan (B) Lachit Borphukan
(C) Sukaphaa (C) Sukaphaa
(D) Bir Chilarai (D) Bir Chilarai
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.
Q1. Approximately what fraction of world’s tea output comes from Assam? Q1. Approximately what fraction of world’s tea output comes from Assam?
(A) 1/4 (A) 1/4
(B) 1/6 (B) 1/6
(C) 1/8 (C) 1/8
(D) 1/10 (D) 1/10
Answer: (B) 1/6 Answer: (B) 1/6
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There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.1/6
There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.
Q3. When was the Gauhati High Court established? Q3. When was the Gauhati High Court established?
(A) August 15, 1947 (A) August 15, 1947
(B) January 26, 1950 (B) January 26, 1950
(C) April 5, 1948 (C) April 5, 1948
(D) January 21, 1972 (D) January 21, 1972
Answer: (C) April 5, 1948 Answer: (C) April 5, 1948
The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.The Gauhati High Court was promulgated by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed, establishing the high court with effect from 5 April 1948, for the then-province of Assam. It was originally known as the High Court of Assam and Nagaland, but renamed as Gauhati High Court in 1971 by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
Q4. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is Q4. The Tribe of Assam having largest size of population next to the Bodo’s is
(A) Rabha (A) Rabha
(B) Dimasa (B) Dimasa
(C) Mising (C) Mising
(D) Karbi (D) Karbi
Answer: (C) Mising Answer: (C) Mising
Mising
Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd KarbiMising
Bodo 1st, 2nd Mising, 3rd Karbi
Q5. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang? Q5. Who built the stone bridge over the river Namdang?
(A) Purandar Singha (A) Purandar Singha
(B) Siva Singha (B) Siva Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha (C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Rudra Singha (D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (D) Rudra Singha Answer: (D) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.Rudra Singha, an Ahom king, constructed the historic stone bridge over the Namdang river, showcasing remarkable engineering skills for that era.
Q7. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language? Q7. In which year did the Bodo language become a state language?
(A) 1990 (A) 1990
(B) 1985 (B) 1985
(C) 1984 (C) 1984
(D) 1986 (D) 1986
Answer: (B) 1985 Answer: (B) 1985
In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.In 1985, Bodo has been recognized as an associated state official language of Assam.
Q8. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh? Q8. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
(A) Maniram Dewan and Peoli Baruah (A) Maniram Dewan and Peoli Baruah
(B) Maniram Dewan and Hara Dutta (B) Maniram Dewan and Hara Dutta
(C) Bira Dutta and Peoli Baruah (C) Bira Dutta and Peoli Baruah
(D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.
Q9. Where did the Ahoms establish their final capital? Q9. Where did the Ahoms establish their final capital?
(A) Gargaon (A) Gargaon
(B) Jorhat (B) Jorhat
(C) Charaideo (C) Charaideo
(D) Sivasagar (D) Sivasagar
Answer: (B) Jorhat Answer: (B) Jorhat
The Ahoms established their final capital at Rangpur (present-day Jorhat). This city remained the capital of the Ahom kingdom until its downfall in the 18th century.The Ahoms established their final capital at Rangpur (present-day Jorhat). This city remained the capital of the Ahom kingdom until its downfall in the 18th century.
Q10. Bodoland Territorial Council is a result of which of the following Constitutional provisions? Q10. Bodoland Territorial Council is a result of which of the following Constitutional provisions?
The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) is an autonomous council established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 2003. The BTC is the result of the Memorandum of Settlement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo Liberation Tigers, signed on February 10, 2003.
