Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam? [#2393]
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Q1. Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam?
Q1. Which of the following is considered the second Kashi in Assam?
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Navagraha
(B) Navagraha
(B) Navagraha
(C) Sri Surya Pahar
(C) Sri Surya Pahar
(C) Sri Surya Pahar
(D) Agnigarh
(D) Agnigarh
(D) Agnigarh
Answer: (C) Sri Surya Pahar
Answer: (C) Sri Surya Pahar
Answer: (C) Sri Surya Pahar
Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.
Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.
Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site in Assam, known for its numerous rock-cut Shivalingas and other religious artifacts. It is often referred to as the "second Kashi" due to the high concentration of Shivalingas, reminiscent of the holy city of Kashi (Varanasi). Legend states that Vyasa engraved 99,999 Shiva Lingas here, aiming to create a second Kashi (where there are 100,000). While less widely known than other Assamese landmarks, it holds considerable religious and historical importance.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Who established the Mlechchha Dynasty in Assam?
Q1. Who established the Mlechchha Dynasty in Assam?
(A) Tyag Singha
(A) Tyag Singha
(A) Tyag Singha
(B) Brahmapala
(B) Brahmapala
(B) Brahmapala
(C) Salasthambha
(C) Salasthambha
(C) Salasthambha
(D) Sandhya
(D) Sandhya
(D) Sandhya
Answer: (C) Salasthambha
Answer: (C) Salasthambha
Answer: (C) Salasthambha
Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty.
Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.
Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.
Salasthamba established the Mlechchha dynasty (Salasthambha Dynasty) in Assam. Taking advantage of the declining power of the Varman dynasty. Their capital at Harruppesvar in present-day Tezpur, Assam.
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Q2. What is the latitude range within which Assam is situated?
Q2. What is the latitude range within which Assam is situated?
(A) 24°N and 30°N
(A) 24°N and 30°N
(A) 24°N and 30°N
(B) 25°N and 38°N
(B) 25°N and 38°N
(B) 25°N and 38°N
(C) 22°N and 28°N
(C) 22°N and 28°N
(C) 22°N and 28°N
(D) 24°N and 28°N
(D) 24°N and 28°N
(D) 24°N and 28°N
Answer: (C) 22°N and 28°N
Answer: (C) 22°N and 28°N
Answer: (C) 22°N and 28°N
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
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Q3. During ancient Assam, which river served as the western boundary of Assam?
Q3. During ancient Assam, which river served as the western boundary of Assam?
(A) Karatoya
(A) Karatoya
(A) Karatoya
(B) Rupahi
(B) Rupahi
(B) Rupahi
(C) Sonkosh
(C) Sonkosh
(C) Sonkosh
(D) Bharali
(D) Bharali
(D) Bharali
Answer: (A) Karatoya
Answer: (A) Karatoya
Answer: (A) Karatoya
Karatoya or Sadanira
Karatoya or Sadanira
Karatoya or Sadanira
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Q4. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions?
Q4. What divides Karbi Anglong into two divisions?
(A) North Cachar Hills
(A) North Cachar Hills
(A) North Cachar Hills
(B) Brahmaputra River
(B) Brahmaputra River
(B) Brahmaputra River
(C) Barak Plain
(C) Barak Plain
(C) Barak Plain
(D) Kapili River
(D) Kapili River
(D) Kapili River
Answer: (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.
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.
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Q5. What is the longitudinal extent of Assam?
Q5. What is the longitudinal extent of Assam?
(A) 85°E and 95°E
(A) 85°E and 95°E
(A) 85°E and 95°E
(B) 80°E and 92°E
(B) 80°E and 92°E
(B) 80°E and 92°E
(C) 82°E and 93°E
(C) 82°E and 93°E
(C) 82°E and 93°E
(D) 89°E and 96°E
(D) 89°E and 96°E
(D) 89°E and 96°E
Answer: (D) 89°E and 96°E
Answer: (D) 89°E and 96°E
Answer: (D) 89°E and 96°E
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
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Q6. Which community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam?
Q6. Which community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam?
(A) Bodo
(A) Bodo
(A) Bodo
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(D) Rabha
(D) Rabha
(D) Rabha
Answer: (A) Bodo
Answer: (A) Bodo
Answer: (A) Bodo
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam.
Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. Major tribes of Assam are: Bodo (35.1%), Mishing (17.52%), Karbi (11.1%), Rabha (7.6%), Sonowal Kachari (6.5%), Lalung (5.2%), Garo (4.2%), and Dimasa tribes (3.2%). They constitute ninety per cent ST population of the state.
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Q7. The poetry book "Bana Phul" was written by which author in 1955, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q7. The poetry book "Bana Phul" was written by which author in 1955, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(A) Benudhar Sarma
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(C) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(D) Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Answer: (B) Jatindranath Duwara
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
Jatindranath Duwara is a renowned Assamese poet who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bana Phul".
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Q8. Which Assamese writer is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roxoraj, Sahityarathi"?
Q8. Which Assamese writer is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roxoraj, Sahityarathi"?
(A) Nilmoni Phukan Sr
(A) Nilmoni Phukan Sr
(A) Nilmoni Phukan Sr
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(C) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(C) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(C) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: (B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: (B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a pioneer of modern Assamese literature, is known as "Roxoraj" (King of Humor) for his satirical writings and "Sahityarathi" (Charioteer of Literature) for his profound influence on Assamese literature.
Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a pioneer of modern Assamese literature, is known as "Roxoraj" (King of Humor) for his satirical writings and "Sahityarathi" (Charioteer of Literature) for his profound influence on Assamese literature.
Lakshminath Bezbaruah, a pioneer of modern Assamese literature, is known as "Roxoraj" (King of Humor) for his satirical writings and "Sahityarathi" (Charioteer of Literature) for his profound influence on Assamese literature.
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Q9. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
Q9. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(B) Bhagadatta
(B) Bhagadatta
(B) Bhagadatta
(C) Numali Rajmao
(C) Numali Rajmao
(C) Numali Rajmao
(D) Devabarman
(D) Devabarman
(D) Devabarman
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
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Q10. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
Q10. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
(A) The Burmese and the British
(A) The Burmese and the British
(A) The Burmese and the British
(B) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
(B) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
(B) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
(C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
(C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
(C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
(D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha
(D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha
(D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
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