Q1. Which river island in Assam is the largest river island in the world? Q1. Which river island in Assam is the largest river island in the world?
(A) Majuli (A) Majuli
(B) Umananda (B) Umananda
(C) Peacock Island (C) Peacock Island
(D) Dibrugarh (D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (A) Majuli Answer: (A) Majuli
Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.Majuli Island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, is recognized as the world's largest river island. It's not only a geographical marvel but also a significant cultural hub, known for its numerous Satras (monasteries) and its rich Neo-Vaishnavite heritage. The island's unique ecosystem supports diverse flora and fauna, making it a biodiversity hotspot. However, Majuli faces a serious threat from erosion due to the dynamic nature of the Brahmaputra River.
Q1. The first Assamese journal was? Q1. The first Assamese journal was?
(A) Jonaki (A) Jonaki
(B) Ramdhenu (B) Ramdhenu
(C) Orunodoi (C) Orunodoi
(D) Keteki (D) Keteki
Answer: (C) Orunodoi Answer: (C) Orunodoi
Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.
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Q2. What percentage of India's land area is covered by Assam? Q2. What percentage of India's land area is covered by Assam?
(A) 2.4% (A) 2.4%
(B) 2.5% (B) 2.5%
(C) 3.4% (C) 3.4%
(D) 2.3% (D) 2.3%
Answer: (A) 2.4% Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.
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Q3. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms? Q3. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
(A) Shiva (A) Shiva
(B) Somdev (B) Somdev
(C) Sati (C) Sati
(D) Kali (D) Kali
Answer: (B) Somdev Answer: (B) Somdev
The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.The ahoms followed their own religious beliefs right from the time they began to rule in Assam. Their chief deity was Somdev.
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Q4. Where did Sati's tongue fall/believed to have fallen? Q4. Where did Sati's tongue fall/believed to have fallen?
(A) Kamakhya (A) Kamakhya
(B) Dirgheswari (B) Dirgheswari
(C) Tukreswari (C) Tukreswari
(D) Navagraha (D) Navagraha
Answer: (C) Tukreswari Answer: (C) Tukreswari
Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.Tukreswari Temple in Goalpara district, Assam is an ancient Hindu temple and is dedicated to Sati as Shakti Peetha. Shakti Peethas are shrines or divine places of Sati, believed to have enshrined with the presence of Shakti due to the falling of body parts of the corpse of Sati.
Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.
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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.
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Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature? Q10. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Natasurjya" in Assamese literature?
(A) Phani Sarma (A) Phani Sarma
(B) Raghunath Choudhary (B) Raghunath Choudhary
(C) Rajanikanta Bordoloi (C) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
(D) Hiren Gohain (D) Hiren Gohain
Answer: (A) Phani Sarma Answer: (A) Phani Sarma
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Natasurjya" is associated with Phani Sarma. "Natasurjya" translates to "Sun of the Stage" and is used to recognize Phani Sarma's significant contributions to Assamese theatre and literature.
