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 led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
Q1. Who led the expedition of English to Assam during Moamoriya Rebellion?
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(A) Lord Wellesley
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(B) Lord Curzon
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(C) Captain Mountbatten
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
(D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Answer: (D) Captain Welsh
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers.
In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
Captain Welsh led a British detachment to Assam during the Moamoria Rebellion. The Moamoria Rebellion was a 36-year conflict (1769–1805) between the Moamorias, an ethnic group in Assam, and the Ahom rulers. In 1794, Captain Welsh captured Longpool and Rangpur. However, in 1794, Sir John Shore recalled Captain Welsh's expedition. The British forces left Assam after Gaurinath Sinha was reinstated in 1794, but the guerilla war continued. In 1805, the belligerents agreed to a compromise.
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Q2. Who was the most renowned king of the Kochs?
Q2. Who was the most renowned king of the Kochs?
(A) Nara Narayan
(A) Nara Narayan
(A) Nara Narayan
(B) Chilarai Narayan
(B) Chilarai Narayan
(B) Chilarai Narayan
(C) Biswa Singha
(C) Biswa Singha
(C) Biswa Singha
(D) Lakshmi Narayan
(D) Lakshmi Narayan
(D) Lakshmi Narayan
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
Answer: (A) Nara Narayan
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
While Biswa Singha was the founder of the Koch dynasty, it was his son, Nara Narayan, who is considered the most renowned. Nara Narayan expanded the kingdom significantly, his reign is known for its military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural developments. He is often referred to as the greatest of the Koch kings.
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Q3. In which district is the Nameri National Park located?
Q3. In which district is the Nameri National Park located?
(A) Golaghat
(A) Golaghat
(A) Golaghat
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(B) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Sonitpur
(C) Sonitpur
(C) Sonitpur
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
Answer: (C) Sonitpur
Answer: (C) Sonitpur
Answer: (C) Sonitpur
Nameri National Park is situated in the northern part of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
Nameri National Park is situated in the northern part of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
Nameri National Park is situated in the northern part of the Sonitpur district of Assam, India, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
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Q4. When did the British first arrive in Assam?
Q4. When did the British first arrive in Assam?
(A) 1228
(A) 1228
(A) 1228
(B) 1757
(B) 1757
(B) 1757
(C) 1826
(C) 1826
(C) 1826
(D) 1857
(D) 1857
(D) 1857
Answer: (C) 1826
Answer: (C) 1826
Answer: (C) 1826
The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.
The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.
The British first arrived in Assam in 1824 during the First Anglo-Burmese War. Assam was occupied by British forces following the First Anglo-Burmese War and on 24 February 1826.
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Q5. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, connects Assam with which state?
Q5. The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, connects Assam with which state?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Nagaland
(B) Nagaland
(B) Nagaland
(C) Meghalaya
(C) Meghalaya
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Manipur
(D) Manipur
(D) Manipur
Answer: (A) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (A) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (A) Arunachal Pradesh
The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north.
The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north.
The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north.
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Q6. What is the literacy rate in Assam?
Q6. What is the literacy rate in Assam?
(A) 64%
(A) 64%
(A) 64%
(B) 70%
(B) 70%
(B) 70%
(C) 72.2%
(C) 72.2%
(C) 72.2%
(D) 73.03%
(D) 73.03%
(D) 73.03%
Answer: (C) 72.2%
Answer: (C) 72.2%
Answer: (C) 72.2%
According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).
According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).
According to the 2011 Census of India, the literacy rate of Assam is 72.19% (77.88% for males and 66.27% for females).
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Q7. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam?
Q7. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(C) Phani Sharma
(C) Phani Sharma
(C) Phani Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (D) Braja Sharma
Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.
Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.
Brajanath Sharma, a pioneer of mobile theatre in Assam, is credited with introducing co-acting (specifically, women acting on stage) in 1933. This was a revolutionary step, as previously, female roles were typically played by men. His bold initiative opened up opportunities for women in Assamese theatre and significantly contributed to the industry's development.
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Q8. Where is the terracotta industry located?
Q8. Where is the terracotta industry located?
(A) Karimganj
(A) Karimganj
(A) Karimganj
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(C) Dhemaji
(C) Dhemaji
(C) Dhemaji
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
Answer: (D) Dhubri
Answer: (D) Dhubri
Answer: (D) Dhubri
The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.
The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.
The terracotta industry in Assam is primarily located in the Asharikandi craft village, which is under the Devitola Development Block of Dhubri district. This small cluster is home to around 80 families engaged in creating a variety of terracotta and pottery items.
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Q9. Who was the first Assamese to got "Gyanpith Award"
Q9. Who was the first Assamese to got "Gyanpith Award"
(A) Laxminath Bezbarua
(A) Laxminath Bezbarua
(A) Laxminath Bezbarua
(B) Parbati Prasad Barua
(B) Parbati Prasad Barua
(B) Parbati Prasad Barua
(C) Nilamani Phukan
(C) Nilamani Phukan
(C) Nilamani Phukan
(D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
(D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
(D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: (D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: (D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: (D) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
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Q10. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
Q10. Provincial self Autonomy was introduced to Assam From
(A) 1965
(A) 1965
(A) 1965
(B) 1955
(B) 1955
(B) 1955
(C) 1945
(C) 1945
(C) 1945
(D) 1935
(D) 1935
(D) 1935
Answer: (D) 1935
Answer: (D) 1935
Answer: (D) 1935
1935
1935
1935
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