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.
Q1. What is the predominant religion in Assam? Q1. What is the predominant religion in Assam?
(A) Hinduism (A) Hinduism
(B) Islam (B) Islam
(C) Christianity (C) Christianity
(D) Buddhism (D) Buddhism
Answer: (A) Hinduism Answer: (A) Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.Hinduism is the predominant religion in Assam. According to the 2011 census, approximately 61.47% of the population in Assam adheres to Hinduism.
Q2. When did the British first arrive in Assam? Q2. When did the British first arrive in Assam?
(A) 1228 (A) 1228
(B) 1757 (B) 1757
(C) 1826 (C) 1826
(D) 1857 (D) 1857
Answer: (C) 1826 Answer: (C) 1826
The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.
Q3. In which year did the second Moamoriya Rebellion occur? Q3. In which year did the second Moamoriya Rebellion occur?
(A) 1763 (A) 1763
(B) 1761 (B) 1761
(C) 1781 (C) 1781
(D) 1782 (D) 1782
Answer: (D) 1782 Answer: (D) 1782
The Moamoria Rebellion was a prolonged conflict with multiple phases. The second phase of this rebellion began in 1782.The Moamoria Rebellion was a prolonged conflict with multiple phases. The second phase of this rebellion began in 1782.
Q4. At which place did Sankaradeva establish the first Naamghar? Q4. At which place did Sankaradeva establish the first Naamghar?
(A) Majuli (A) Majuli
(B) Narayanpur (B) Narayanpur
(C) Patbaushi (C) Patbaushi
(D) Bordowa (D) Bordowa
Answer: (D) Bordowa Answer: (D) Bordowa
Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.Sankaradeva, the renowned Vaishnava saint, established the first Naamghar at Bordowa in Nagaon district, Assam.
Q5. The novel 'Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil' in 2021 was written by which author, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? Q5. The novel 'Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil' in 2021 was written by which author, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Anuradha Sarma Pujari is an acclaimed Assamese writer who was honored with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2021 for her novel "Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil".Anuradha Sarma Pujari is an acclaimed Assamese writer who was honored with the Assam Sahitya Akademi award in 2021 for her novel "Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil".
Q6. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as Q6. The pre-monsoon condition in Assam is known as
(A) Mango Shower (A) Mango Shower
(B) Kalbaishakhi (B) Kalbaishakhi
(C) Norwester (C) Norwester
(D) Bordoichila (D) Bordoichila
Answer: (D) Bordoichila Answer: (D) Bordoichila
Bordoisila in Assam, is a severe pre-monsoon thunderstorm that occurs in the eastern parts of India, including Assam. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes hailstorms.Bordoisila in Assam, is a severe pre-monsoon thunderstorm that occurs in the eastern parts of India, including Assam. It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes hailstorms.
Q7. Which is the largest north bank tributary of Brahmaputra? Q7. Which is the largest north bank tributary of Brahmaputra?
(A) Jia Bharali (A) Jia Bharali
(B) Jia Dhansiri (B) Jia Dhansiri
(C) Subansiri (C) Subansiri
(D) Manas (D) Manas
Answer: (C) Subansiri Answer: (C) Subansiri
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary flowing into the Brahmaputra from its north bank. It originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam.The Subansiri River is the largest tributary flowing into the Brahmaputra from its north bank. It originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Q8. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam? Q8. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam?
(A) 30% (A) 30%
(B) 40% (B) 40%
(C) 50% (C) 50%
(D) 60% (D) 60%
Answer: (C) 50% Answer: (C) 50%
50%
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.50%
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.
Q10. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam? Q10. Which king conducted the first organized population census in Assam?
(A) Suhungmung (A) Suhungmung
(B) Sukapha (B) Sukapha
(C) Sukampha (C) Sukampha
(D) Rudra Singha (D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Suhungmung Answer: (A) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the Ahom king who conducted the first state-wide census of adult males in Assam in 1510. The census was called a piyal.Suhungmung was the Ahom king who conducted the first state-wide census of adult males in Assam in 1510. The census was called a piyal.
