Q1. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as: Q1. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as:
(A) Bihu (A) Bihu
(B) Borgeet (B) Borgeet
(C) Ojapali (C) Ojapali
(D) Sattriya (D) Sattriya
Answer: (B) Borgeet Answer: (B) Borgeet
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
Q2. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli? Q2. Who commanded the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli?
(A) Mir Jumla (A) Mir Jumla
(B) Allah Yar Khan (B) Allah Yar Khan
(C) Ram Singh II (C) Ram Singh II
(D) Mansur Khan (D) Mansur Khan
Answer: (D) Mansur Khan Answer: (D) Mansur Khan
Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.Mansur Khan was the Faujdar (military commander) leading the Mughal forces during the Battle of Itakhuli, which took place in 1682 AD.
Q3. How many districts make up the Barak Valley? Q3. How many districts make up the Barak Valley?
(A) Three (A) Three
(B) Five (B) Five
(C) Four (C) Four
(D) One (D) One
Answer: (A) Three Answer: (A) Three
The Barak Valley comprises three districts: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.The Barak Valley comprises three districts: Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.
Q4. In which district is the Sualkuchi town located in Assam, famous for silk weaving? Q4. In which district is the Sualkuchi town located in Assam, famous for silk weaving?
(A) Nalbari (A) Nalbari
(B) Kamrup (B) Kamrup
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(D) Barpeta (D) Barpeta
Answer: (B) Kamrup Answer: (B) Kamrup
Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.Sualkuchi is a town in the Kamrup district of Assam, India. It is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of silk weaving, particularly of Muga silk.
Q5. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions? Q5. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions?
(A) North Cachar Hills (A) North Cachar Hills
(B) Brahmaputra River (B) Brahmaputra River
(C) Barak Plain (C) Barak Plain
(D) Kapili River (D) Kapili River
Answer: (D) Kapili River Answer: (D) Kapili River
Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.Karbi Anglong was originally a single district. In 2015, an administrative reorganization divided it into two separate districts: Karbi Anglong (eastern part) and West Karbi Anglong (western part) by the Kapili River.
Q7. Which temple was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika? Q7. Which temple was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika?
(A) Joydoul (A) Joydoul
(B) Shivadoul (B) Shivadoul
(C) Garakhiya Doul (C) Garakhiya Doul
(D) Fakuwa Doul (D) Fakuwa Doul
Answer: (B) Shivadoul Answer: (B) Shivadoul
The Siva Dol, a prominent landmark in Sivasagar, Assam, was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. This towering temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant example of Ahom architecture.The Siva Dol, a prominent landmark in Sivasagar, Assam, was built by 'Dor Raja' Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siba Singha, in 1734. This towering temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant example of Ahom architecture.
Q9. How many World Heritage Sites are located in Assam? Q9. How many World Heritage Sites are located in Assam?
(A) 1 (A) 1
(B) 2 (B) 2
(C) 3 (C) 3
(D) 4 (D) 4
Answer: (C) 3 Answer: (C) 3
Assam has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kaziranga National Park: Renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and the pygmy hog.
Moidams of Assam: Representing the unique burial practices of the Ahom dynasty.Assam has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kaziranga National Park: Renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: Known for its diverse flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and the pygmy hog.
Moidams of Assam: Representing the unique burial practices of the Ahom dynasty.
Q10. The traditional Assamese script is known as Q10. The traditional Assamese script is known as
(A) Devanagari (A) Devanagari
(B) Bengali (B) Bengali
(C) Assamese (C) Assamese
(D) Gurumukhi (D) Gurumukhi
Answer: (C) Assamese Answer: (C) Assamese
The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.
