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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
(A) Bihu
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
Answer: (B) Borgeet
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.
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.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?
Q1. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
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Q2. In which location is Madhupur Satra situated?
Q2. In which location is Madhupur Satra situated?
(A) Dhubri
(A) Dhubri
(A) Dhubri
(B) Koch Behar
(B) Koch Behar
(B) Koch Behar
(C) Bongaigaon
(C) Bongaigaon
(C) Bongaigaon
(D) New Jalpaiguri
(D) New Jalpaiguri
(D) New Jalpaiguri
Answer: (B) Koch Behar
Answer: (B) Koch Behar
Answer: (B) Koch Behar
Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.
Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.
Madhupur Satra is located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. While geographically in West Bengal, it's important to note its connection to the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, which originated in Assam with Srimanta Sankardeva. The Satra's presence in Cooch Behar reflects the historical and cultural links between the regions.
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Q3. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
Q3. When did Meghalaya get separated from Assam?
(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(A) 1963
(B) 1955
(B) 1955
(B) 1955
(C) 2001
(C) 2001
(C) 2001
(D) 1970
(D) 1970
(D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
Answer: (D) 1970
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970.
Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
Meghalaya was formed on January 21, 1972, when it was carved out of the state of Assam. Meghalaya was first established as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo.
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Q4. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
Q4. Who is recognized for forming the revolutionary organization Seva Sangha?
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(B) Chandrakumar Agarwala
(B) Chandrakumar Agarwala
(B) Chandrakumar Agarwala
(C) Pushpalata Das
(C) Pushpalata Das
(C) Pushpalata Das
(D) Kuladhar Chaliha
(D) Kuladhar Chaliha
(D) Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
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Q5. The traditional Assamese form of painting on silk is known as:
Q5. The traditional Assamese form of painting on silk is known as:
(A) Batik
(A) Batik
(A) Batik
(B) Madhubani
(B) Madhubani
(B) Madhubani
(C) Nakshi Kantha
(C) Nakshi Kantha
(C) Nakshi Kantha
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
Answer: (A) Batik
Answer: (A) Batik
Answer: (A) Batik
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.
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Q6. Which king of ancient Assam is known as Sailalaya?
Q6. Which king of ancient Assam is known as Sailalaya?
(A) Pushyavarman
(A) Pushyavarman
(A) Pushyavarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(C) Sthitavarman
(C) Sthitavarman
(C) Sthitavarman
(D) Kirtivarman
(D) Kirtivarman
(D) Kirtivarman
Answer: (B) Bhaskarvarman
Answer: (B) Bhaskarvarman
Answer: (B) Bhaskarvarman
Bhaskarvarman
Bhaskarvarman
Bhaskarvarman
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Q7. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Q7. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
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Q8. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Q8. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(B) Ganakkusi
(B) Ganakkusi
(B) Ganakkusi
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(D) Rangagora
(D) Rangagora
(D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah.
The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
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Q9. Where is the earthen light lit by Madhavdeva still found?
Q9. Where is the earthen light lit by Madhavdeva still found?
(A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
(A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
(A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
(B) Aathkheliya Naamghar
(B) Aathkheliya Naamghar
(B) Aathkheliya Naamghar
(C) Garakhiya Doul
(C) Garakhiya Doul
(C) Garakhiya Doul
(D) Joydoul
(D) Joydoul
(D) Joydoul
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
Answer: (A) Dhekiyakhowa Naamghar
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
The earthen lamp lit by Madhavdeva, a prominent figure in Assamese Vaishnavism, is still burning continuously at the Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar in Jorhat, Assam. This Namghar (place of worship) was established by Madhavdeva in 1528, and the lamp has been kept alight ever since, making it a significant pilgrimage site and a symbol of enduring tradition.
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Q10. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
Q10. Who was the first Assamese to participate in Olympic from undivided Assam?
(A) Talimeren Ao
(A) Talimeren Ao
(A) Talimeren Ao
(B) Bhaskar Dewri
(B) Bhaskar Dewri
(B) Bhaskar Dewri
(C) Bhogeswar Baruah
(C) Bhogeswar Baruah
(C) Bhogeswar Baruah
(D) Dipankar Bhattacharjee
(D) Dipankar Bhattacharjee
(D) Dipankar Bhattacharjee
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Answer: (A) Talimeren Ao
Talimeren Ao
He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
Talimeren Ao He was the first captain of independent India’s first football team, he led the country to the 1948 London Olympics.
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