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 founded Kundil Nagar? Q2. Who founded Kundil Nagar?
(A) The Chutiyas (A) The Chutiyas
(B) The Ahoms (B) The Ahoms
(C) The Motoks (C) The Motoks
(D) The Morans (D) The Morans
Answer: (A) The Chutiyas Answer: (A) The Chutiyas
The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.The archaeological site of Bhismak Nagar or Kundil Nagar is near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. Bismak Nagar fort was built by Chutia Kings and his people during 8th to 10th Century near the river Kundil, between Roing and Tezu.
Q4. Which dynasty preceded the Ahom dynasty in ruling Assam? Q4. Which dynasty preceded the Ahom dynasty in ruling Assam?
(A) Pala Dynasty (A) Pala Dynasty
(B) Koch Dynasty (B) Koch Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty (C) Varman Dynasty
(D) Mughal Dynasty (D) Mughal Dynasty
Answer: (A) Pala Dynasty Answer: (A) Pala Dynasty
The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.The Pala dynasty ruled the Kamarupa kingdom in Assam from 900–1100 CE. The dynasty was the last to rule Kamarupa before it was conquered by the Chutia, Kachari, and Ahom kingdoms.
Q5. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district? Q5. Which Assam district was declared as the first tobacco-free district?
(A) Dibrugarh (A) Dibrugarh
(B) Jorhat (B) Jorhat
(C) Kamrup (C) Kamrup
(D) Nagaon (D) Nagaon
Answer: (B) Jorhat Answer: (B) Jorhat
Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.Kaviraja Madhava Kandali was a Pre-Shankara era Assamese poet. His Saptakanda Ramayana is considered the earliest translation of the Ramayana into an Indo-Aryan language, Assamese.
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
