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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Q1. The part of Brahmaputra that falls in Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as
Q1. The part of Brahmaputra that falls in Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as
(A) Meghna
(A) Meghna
(A) Meghna
(B) Padma
(B) Padma
(B) Padma
(C) Jamuna
(C) Jamuna
(C) Jamuna
(D) Barak
(D) Barak
(D) Barak
Answer: (C) Jamuna
Answer: (C) Jamuna
Answer: (C) Jamuna
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The part of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as the Jamuna River.
The part of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Bangladesh after crossing Assam is known as the Jamuna River.
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Q2. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
Q2. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
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The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
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Q3. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
Q3. Where did Gandhiji stay during his visit in 1921?
(A) At the circuit house
(A) At the circuit house
(A) At the circuit house
(B) Tarun Phukan's house
(B) Tarun Phukan's house
(B) Tarun Phukan's house
(C) Phani Sharma's home
(C) Phani Sharma's home
(C) Phani Sharma's home
(D) Poki
(D) Poki
(D) Poki
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
Answer: (B) Tarun Phukan's house
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During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.
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Q4. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
Q4. Which British colonial official is credited with introducing the tea industry to Assam in the 19th century?
(A) Robert Bruce
(A) Robert Bruce
(A) Robert Bruce
(B) William Robinson
(B) William Robinson
(B) William Robinson
(C) Charles Bruce
(C) Charles Bruce
(C) Charles Bruce
(D) Arthur Purves
(D) Arthur Purves
(D) Arthur Purves
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
Answer: (A) Robert Bruce
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Q5. The Tripura Buranjis were authored by?
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(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(B) Hem Saraswati and Ratna Kandali
(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
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(C) Devendranath Bezbaruah and Hem Saraswati
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
(D) Surya Kumar Bhuyan and Sukumar Barkaith
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
Answer: (A) Ratna Kandali and Arjun Das Bairagee
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The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.
The Tripura Buranji is a historical account of the diplomatic relations between the Ahom and Tripura kingdoms. It was authored by Ratna Kandali Sarma Kataki and Arjun Das Bairagi Kataki, who were envoys of the Ahom kingdom.
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Q6. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
Q6. Who was the first 'Mantri Barphukan'?
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(A) Lachit Barphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(B) Dihingia Ghanashayam Borphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(C) Badanchandra Barphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
(D) Lambodar Borphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Answer: (C) Badanchandra Barphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
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Q7. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
Q7. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
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Q8. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
Q8. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
(A) 1895
(A) 1895
(A) 1895
(B) 1890
(B) 1890
(B) 1890
(C) 1893
(C) 1893
(C) 1893
(D) 1891
(D) 1891
(D) 1891
Answer: (C) 1893
Answer: (C) 1893
Answer: (C) 1893
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
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Q9. Who used the sobriquet / nickname "Tyagbir" in Assamese literature?
Q9. Who used the sobriquet / nickname "Tyagbir" in Assamese literature?
(A) Hem Barua
(A) Hem Barua
(A) Hem Barua
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharyya
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
(D) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Answer: (A) Hem Barua
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
Hem Barua, a prominent Assamese writer and politician, was bestowed with the title "Tyagbir" (Hero of Sacrifice) in recognition of his significant contributions to the Assamese people and his selfless dedication to social and political causes.
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Q10. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
Q10. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
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