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Q1. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
Q1. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
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Q1. The only Ramsar site wetland in Assam is the
Q1. The only Ramsar site wetland in Assam is the
(A) Deepor beel
(A) Deepor beel
(A) Deepor beel
(B) Bordoloni
(B) Bordoloni
(B) Bordoloni
(C) Chandubi beel
(C) Chandubi beel
(C) Chandubi beel
(D) Dibru-Saikhowa
(D) Dibru-Saikhowa
(D) Dibru-Saikhowa
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Answer: (A) Deepor beel
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the only Ramsar site wetland in Assam. It is a freshwater lake in the Kamrup district of the lower Brahmaputra valley, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The 4.1 sq km sanctuary is managed by the Assam Forest Department.
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Q2. Which Satra primarily celebrates Holi?
Q2. Which Satra primarily celebrates Holi?
(A) Madhupar
(A) Madhupar
(A) Madhupar
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(C) Garhmur
(C) Garhmur
(C) Garhmur
(D) Aauniati
(D) Aauniati
(D) Aauniati
Answer: (B) Barpeta
Answer: (B) Barpeta
Answer: (B) Barpeta
Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.
Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.
Barpeta Satra is especially famous for its vibrant and large-scale Holi celebrations, known as Doul Mahotsav.
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Q3. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Birbala" in Assamese literature?
Q3. 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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Q4. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
Q4. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?
(A) Kamrup
(A) Kamrup
(A) Kamrup
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Dhubri
(C) Dhubri
(C) Dhubri
(D) Goalpara
(D) Goalpara
(D) Goalpara
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (B) Kamrup Metropolitan
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes the city of Guwahati, has the highest population density in Assam. This is primarily due to Guwahati being the largest urban center and a major commercial hub in the state, attracting a large population.
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Q5. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q5. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
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Q6. Who used the pen name "Ajagar: Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature?
Q6. Who used the pen name "Ajagar: Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature?
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(A) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(B) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(C) Robin Dey
(C) Robin Dey
(C) Robin Dey
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (A) Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: (A) Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: (A) Syed Abdul Malik
Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.
Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.
Syed Abdul Malik used the pen names "Ajagar" and "Swami Abhangananda" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist known for his progressive views and his contributions to Assamese journalism.
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Q7. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
Q7. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi
AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
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Q8. The average height of Assam from sea level is
Q8. The average height of Assam from sea level is
(A) 69.5 m
(A) 69.5 m
(A) 69.5 m
(B) 72.5 m
(B) 72.5 m
(B) 72.5 m
(C) 75.5 m
(C) 75.5 m
(C) 75.5 m
(D) 79.5 m
(D) 79.5 m
(D) 79.5 m
Answer: (D) 79.5 m
Answer: (D) 79.5 m
Answer: (D) 79.5 m
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.
The average height of Assam from sea level is 79.5 m.
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Q9. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?
Q9. Which uprising was called as 'Chekani Kubua Ron' in the history of Assam?
(A) Battle of Itakhuli
(A) Battle of Itakhuli
(A) Battle of Itakhuli
(B) Battle of Rangamati
(B) Battle of Rangamati
(B) Battle of Rangamati
(C) Dondua Droha
(C) Dondua Droha
(C) Dondua Droha
(D) Moamoria Rebellion
(D) Moamoria Rebellion
(D) Moamoria Rebellion
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Answer: (D) Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion
Moamoria Rebellion
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Q10. What was the total population of newly created Eastern Bengal and Assam Province?
Q10. What was the total population of newly created Eastern Bengal and Assam Province?
(A) 5 crore 10 lakh
(A) 5 crore 10 lakh
(A) 5 crore 10 lakh
(B) 4 crore 10 lakh
(B) 4 crore 10 lakh
(B) 4 crore 10 lakh
(C) 3 crore 10 lakh
(C) 3 crore 10 lakh
(C) 3 crore 10 lakh
(D) 2 crore 10 Lakh
(D) 2 crore 10 Lakh
(D) 2 crore 10 Lakh
Answer: (C) 3 crore 10 lakh
Answer: (C) 3 crore 10 lakh
Answer: (C) 3 crore 10 lakh
3 crore 10 lakh
3 crore 10 lakh
3 crore 10 lakh
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