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. Which is the highest point in Assam?
Q1. Which is the highest point in Assam?
(A) Himagiri
(A) Himagiri
(A) Himagiri
(B) Chenghehishon
(B) Chenghehishon
(B) Chenghehishon
(C) Guru Peak
(C) Guru Peak
(C) Guru Peak
(D) Doda Betta
(D) Doda Betta
(D) Doda Betta
Answer: (B) Chenghehishon
Answer: (B) Chenghehishon
Answer: (B) Chenghehishon
Chenghehishon
Chenghehishon
Chenghehishon
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Q2. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese dance form?
Q2. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese dance form?
(A) Bharatanatyam
(A) Bharatanatyam
(A) Bharatanatyam
(B) Kathak
(B) Kathak
(B) Kathak
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Odissi
(D) Odissi
(D) Odissi
Answer: (C) Sattriya
Answer: (C) Sattriya
Answer: (C) Sattriya
Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.
Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.
Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.
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Q3. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
Q3. Which Assamese movement, led by students and intellectuals, protested against the Assam Accord and demanded greater autonomy for Assam, leading to a violent crackdown by the government in 1983?
(A) Assam Movement
(A) Assam Movement
(A) Assam Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(B) Bodo Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(C) ULFA Movement
(D) Asom Sena
(D) Asom Sena
(D) Asom Sena
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
Answer: (A) Assam Movement
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a student-led movement that began in 1979 and continued until 1985. It protested against the Assam Accord, which granted citizenship to illegal immigrants, and demanded greater autonomy for Assam. The movement turned violent in 1983, with the government cracking down on protesters, leading to widespread unrest and bloodshed.
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Q4. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
Q4. As per traditional belief, the earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan Chief, was known as:
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(A) Mahiranga Danava
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Bhaskarvarman
(C) Tyao Khamti
(C) Tyao Khamti
(C) Tyao Khamti
(D) Sukapha
(D) Sukapha
(D) Sukapha
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
Answer: (A) Mahiranga Danava
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
The earliest king of Pragjyotisha, a non-Aryan chief, was known as Mahiranga Danava. He is often considered the founder of the Danava dynasty, which ruled Pragjyotisha for a significant period.
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Q5. Which Assamese writer used the pen name 'Sri Harsha'?
Q5. Which Assamese writer used the pen name 'Sri Harsha'?
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.
Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.
Ananda Chandra Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is known for using the pen name 'Sri Harsha'. He was a versatile writer, poet, and scholar who made significant contributions to Assamese literature and culture.
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Q6. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
Q6. Which present site in Assam where the Battle of Itakhuli unfolded in 1682 A.D.?
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(A) Digholi Pukhuri in Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(B) Aswaklanta in north Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(C) Chandrabharati in North Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
(D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
Answer: (D) Sukreswar in Guwahati
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in the vicinity of what is now Sukreswar in Guwahati in Assam. This victory was crucial in pushing back Mughal control and recovering the region.
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Q7. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
Q7. Which Assamese personality joined the Dandi March?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(B) Kuladhar Chaliha
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(C) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Leeladhar Barua
(D) Leeladhar Barua
(D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Answer: (D) Leeladhar Barua
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
Liladhar Baruah and Mahadev Desai are two Assamese people who participated in the Dandi March in 1930. The Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, was a 24-day nonviolent act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi against British rule in India.
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Q8. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
Q8. The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for several centuries, originated from which region?
(A) Mongolia
(A) Mongolia
(A) Mongolia
(B) Yunnan
(B) Yunnan
(B) Yunnan
(C) Burma
(C) Burma
(C) Burma
(D) Beijing
(D) Beijing
(D) Beijing
Answer: (B) Yunnan
Answer: (B) Yunnan
Answer: (B) Yunnan
The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, originated from the Tai people of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Led by Sukaphaa, they migrated to Assam in the 13th century and established their kingdom, gradually expanding their control over the region.
The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, originated from the Tai people of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Led by Sukaphaa, they migrated to Assam in the 13th century and established their kingdom, gradually expanding their control over the region.
The Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for over six centuries, originated from the Tai people of Yunnan Province in southwestern China. Led by Sukaphaa, they migrated to Assam in the 13th century and established their kingdom, gradually expanding their control over the region.
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Q9. When was Kaliabhomora bridge constructed?
Q9. When was Kaliabhomora bridge constructed?
(A) 1878
(A) 1878
(A) 1878
(B) 1973
(B) 1973
(B) 1973
(C) 1987
(C) 1987
(C) 1987
(D) 1990
(D) 1990
(D) 1990
Answer: (C) 1987
Answer: (C) 1987
Answer: (C) 1987
The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.
The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.
The Kaliabhomora Bridge, also known as the Kolia Bhomora Setu, was constructed from 1981 to 1987 and officially opened on April 14, 1987. The bridge is 3.05 kilometers long and connects the Sonitpur and Nagaon districts in Assam, India. It's named after the Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Phukan.
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Q10. Which Satra was established by Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha?
Q10. Which Satra was established by Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha?
(A) Aauniati Satra
(A) Aauniati Satra
(A) Aauniati Satra
(B) Kuruwabahi Satra
(B) Kuruwabahi Satra
(B) Kuruwabahi Satra
(C) Dakshinpaat Satra
(C) Dakshinpaat Satra
(C) Dakshinpaat Satra
(D) Barpeta Satra
(D) Barpeta Satra
(D) Barpeta Satra
Answer: (A) Aauniati Satra
Answer: (A) Aauniati Satra
Answer: (A) Aauniati Satra
Sri Sri Auniati Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, was established by the Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha.
Sri Sri Auniati Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, was established by the Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha.
Sri Sri Auniati Satra, located in Majuli, Assam, was established by the Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha.
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