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. Who used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in Assamese literature?
Q1. Who used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in Assamese literature?
(A) Navakanta Barua
(A) Navakanta Barua
(A) Navakanta Barua
(B) Hem Barua
(B) Hem Barua
(B) Hem Barua
(C) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
(C) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
(C) Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury
(D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: (A) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (A) Navakanta Barua
Answer: (A) Navakanta Barua
Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.
Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.
Nabakanta Barua was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet. He used the pen name "Ekhud Kakaideu: Sima Dutta" in his literary works, with "Sima Dutta" being used for his early poems.
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Q2. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
Q2. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(A) Goalpara & Bongaigaon
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(B) Jorhat and Golaghat
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
(D) Cachar and Karimganj
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Answer: (C) Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
Assam has significant limestone deposits, primarily concentrated in the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts. These districts are known for their rich mineral resources, including limestone, which is crucial for various industries like cement production.
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Q3. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki?
Q3. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Lakshminath Bezbarua
(B) Lakshminath Bezbarua
(B) Lakshminath Bezbarua
(C) Hemchandra Goswami
(C) Hemchandra Goswami
(C) Hemchandra Goswami
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
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Q4. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?
Q4. Which is the oldest coal field in Assam?
(A) Makum
(A) Makum
(A) Makum
(B) Baragolai
(B) Baragolai
(B) Baragolai
(C) Tirap
(C) Tirap
(C) Tirap
(D) Namdang
(D) Namdang
(D) Namdang
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
Answer: (A) Makum
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
The Makum Coalfield, located in the Tinsukia district of Assam, is the oldest coal field in the state. Coal mining activities in this region have a long history, dating back to the 19th century.
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Q5. Which company first discovered crude oil in Assam, and in which year?
Q5. Which company first discovered crude oil in Assam, and in which year?
(A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
(A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
(A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
(B) Oil India Limited
(B) Oil India Limited
(B) Oil India Limited
(C) Assam Oil Limited
(C) Assam Oil Limited
(C) Assam Oil Limited
(D) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(D) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
(D) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Answer: (A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
Answer: (A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
Answer: (A) Assam Railways and Trading Company (AR&T Co.) Limited
The Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.) first discovered crude oil in Assam in September 1889. The company dug the first well in the Digboi field.
The Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.) first discovered crude oil in Assam in September 1889. The company dug the first well in the Digboi field.
The Assam Railways and Trading Company Limited (AR&T Co. Ltd.) first discovered crude oil in Assam in September 1889. The company dug the first well in the Digboi field.
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Q6. When was Assam Agricultural University established?
Q6. When was Assam Agricultural University established?
(A) 1948
(A) 1948
(A) 1948
(B) 1975
(B) 1975
(B) 1975
(C) 1960
(C) 1960
(C) 1960
(D) 1969
(D) 1969
(D) 1969
Answer: (D) 1969
Answer: (D) 1969
Answer: (D) 1969
The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.
The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.
The Assam Agricultural University (AAU) was established on April 1, 1969. The university is located in Jorhat, Assam, and is the first institution of agricultural education in North-East India.
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Q7. Who introduced Neo Vaishnavism to Assam?
Q7. Who introduced Neo Vaishnavism to Assam?
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(B) Madhavdev
(B) Madhavdev
(B) Madhavdev
(C) Haridev
(C) Haridev
(C) Haridev
(D) Damodaradeva
(D) Damodaradeva
(D) Damodaradeva
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.
Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.
Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.
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Q8. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
Q8. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
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Q9. IBN-Batuta, the celebrated traveller, visited Assam in the
Q9. IBN-Batuta, the celebrated traveller, visited Assam in the
(A) tenth century
(A) tenth century
(A) tenth century
(B) fifteenth century
(B) fifteenth century
(B) fifteenth century
(C) fourteenth century
(C) fourteenth century
(C) fourteenth century
(D) thirteenth century
(D) thirteenth century
(D) thirteenth century
Answer: (C) fourteenth century
Answer: (C) fourteenth century
Answer: (C) fourteenth century
fourteenth century
fourteenth century
fourteenth century
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Q10. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
Q10. When was a trade treaty signed between Gaurinath Singha and Captain Welsh?
(A) 1792
(A) 1792
(A) 1792
(B) 1794
(B) 1794
(B) 1794
(C) 1793
(C) 1793
(C) 1793
(D) 1795
(D) 1795
(D) 1795
Answer: (C) 1793
Answer: (C) 1793
Answer: (C) 1793
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
To evaluate how at the invitation of the Ahom king Gaurinath Singha the British came to Assam and how in the name of establishing peace in Assam persuaded the king to sign a commercial treaty with him on 28th Feb, 1793.
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