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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. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
Q1. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
(A) 1950
(A) 1950
(A) 1950
(B) 1962
(B) 1962
(B) 1962
(C) 1987
(C) 1987
(C) 1987
(D) 1973
(D) 1973
(D) 1973
Answer: (B) 1962
Answer: (B) 1962
Answer: (B) 1962
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963.
The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963. The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
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Q2. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q2. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
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Q3. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
Q3. Who was the final ruler of the Chutiyas?
(A) Dhirnarayan
(A) Dhirnarayan
(A) Dhirnarayan
(B) Nitipal
(B) Nitipal
(B) Nitipal
(C) Ratnanarayan
(C) Ratnanarayan
(C) Ratnanarayan
(D) Durlabh Narayan
(D) Durlabh Narayan
(D) Durlabh Narayan
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Answer: (B) Nitipal
Answer: (B) Nitipal
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Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.
Nitipal, also known as Nitai, was the last king of the Chutiya dynasty. He ruled alongside his legendary wife, Queen Sadhani.
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Q4. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
Q4. Which king is also known as 'Bhagaraja'?
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(A) Gaurinath Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
(D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
Answer: (D) Jayaditya Singha
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Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
Surampha, also known as Swargadeo Jayaditya Singha, is the Ahom king who is referred to as 'Bhagaraja' in historical texts. The nickname is derived from the Assamese word 'bhaga', meaning 'broken' or 'to end something', possibly alluding to his untimely demise or the end of his reign.
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Q5. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Q5. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(B) Rang Ghar
(B) Rang Ghar
(B) Rang Ghar
(C) Umananda Temple
(C) Umananda Temple
(C) Umananda Temple
(D) Majuli Island
(D) Majuli Island
(D) Majuli Island
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
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Q6. In 1656 A.D., which temple was built by Koch King Naranarayana?
Q6. In 1656 A.D., which temple was built by Koch King Naranarayana?
(A) Sukreswar
(A) Sukreswar
(A) Sukreswar
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(D) Ugratara
(D) Ugratara
(D) Ugratara
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
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Q7. Who used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" in Assamese literature?
Q7. Who used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" in Assamese literature?
(A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
(B) Phani Sarma
(B) Phani Sarma
(B) Phani Sarma
(C) Mahim Bora
(C) Mahim Bora
(C) Mahim Bora
(D) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
(D) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
(D) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
Answer: (A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
Answer: (A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
Answer: (A) Mahendranath Deka Phukan
Mahendranath Deka Phukan, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" for his literary works.
Mahendranath Deka Phukan, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" for his literary works.
Mahendranath Deka Phukan, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Monai Boiragi" for his literary works.
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Q8. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q8. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
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Q9. The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, spans which river in Assam?
Q9. The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, spans which river in Assam?
(A) Brahmaputra
(A) Brahmaputra
(A) Brahmaputra
(B) Barak
(B) Barak
(B) Barak
(C) Subansiri
(C) Subansiri
(C) Subansiri
(D) Lohit
(D) Lohit
(D) Lohit
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra
The Bogibeel Bridge is a 4.94 km long combined road and rail bridge located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It connects the districts of Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.
The Bogibeel Bridge is a 4.94 km long combined road and rail bridge located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It connects the districts of Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.
The Bogibeel Bridge is a 4.94 km long combined road and rail bridge located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It connects the districts of Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.
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Q10. Ahoms basically belonged to?
Q10. Ahoms basically belonged to?
(A) Austric
(A) Austric
(A) Austric
(B) Neegro
(B) Neegro
(B) Neegro
(C) Mongoloid
(C) Mongoloid
(C) Mongoloid
(D) None of the above
(D) None of the above
(D) None of the above
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Answer: (C) Mongoloid
Mongoloid.
The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
Mongoloid. The Ahom dynasty (1228–1826) ruled the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India for nearly 598 years. The dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan, China) who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai mountains.
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