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 Assamese writer is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Roxoraj, Sahityarathi"?
Q1. 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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Q2. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
Q2. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
(A) Sukapha
(A) Sukapha
(A) Sukapha
(B) Sukrangpha
(B) Sukrangpha
(B) Sukrangpha
(C) Phuleswari
(C) Phuleswari
(C) Phuleswari
(D) Suhungmung
(D) Suhungmung
(D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
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Q3. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q3. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
(A) 191
(A) 191
(A) 191
(B) 180
(B) 180
(B) 180
(C) 188
(C) 188
(C) 188
(D) 198
(D) 198
(D) 198
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
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Q4. Which district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens?
Q4. Which district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens?
(A) Sonitpur
(A) Sonitpur
(A) Sonitpur
(B) Kamrup
(B) Kamrup
(B) Kamrup
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(D) Darang
(D) Darang
(D) Darang
Answer: (C) Dibrugarh
Answer: (C) Dibrugarh
Answer: (C) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh.
Dibrugarh district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens.
Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens.
Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh district of Assam has the highest number of tea gardens.
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Q5. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
Q5. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
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Q6. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
Q6. On the basis of population size, which of the following is the largest tribal group in Assam?
(A) Mishing
(A) Mishing
(A) Mishing
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(C) Garo
(C) Garo
(C) Garo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
Answer: (D) Bodo
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.
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.
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 headquarter of North East Frontier Railway is located in?
Q7. The headquarter of North East Frontier Railway is located in?
(A) Tezpur
(A) Tezpur
(A) Tezpur
(B) Kahima
(B) Kahima
(B) Kahima
(C) Maligaon
(C) Maligaon
(C) Maligaon
(D) Shillong
(D) Shillong
(D) Shillong
Answer: (C) Maligaon
Answer: (C) Maligaon
Answer: (C) Maligaon
The headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is located in Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam. The NFR is one of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network in the Northeastern states and some districts of eastern Bihar and northern West Bengal.
The headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is located in Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam. The NFR is one of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network in the Northeastern states and some districts of eastern Bihar and northern West Bengal.
The headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is located in Maligaon, Guwahati, Assam. The NFR is one of the 18 railway zones of the Indian Railways. It is responsible for the operation and expansion of the rail network in the Northeastern states and some districts of eastern Bihar and northern West Bengal.
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Q8. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
Q8. Name the tea research institute at Jorhat.
(A) Tarai
(A) Tarai
(A) Tarai
(B) Tocklai
(B) Tocklai
(B) Tocklai
(C) Tamoi
(C) Tamoi
(C) Tamoi
(D) Tingrai
(D) Tingrai
(D) Tingrai
Answer: (B) Tocklai
Answer: (B) Tocklai
Answer: (B) Tocklai
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a tea research institute in Jorhat, Assam, India. It is the world's oldest and largest tea research institute, founded in 1911. The institute is part of the Tea Research Association (TRA) and conducts research on tea cultivation and development.
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Q9. In which year the Baan Theatre established?
Q9. In which year the Baan Theatre established?
(A) 1910
(A) 1910
(A) 1910
(B) 1905
(B) 1905
(B) 1905
(C) 1906
(C) 1906
(C) 1906
(D) 1920
(D) 1920
(D) 1920
Answer: (C) 1906
Answer: (C) 1906
Answer: (C) 1906
Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.
Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.
Baan Theatre, a renowned and historically significant theatre group in Assam, was established in the year 1906. It has played a vital role in the development and promotion of Assamese drama and theatre. Located in Tezpur, it is one of the oldest and most influential theatre groups in the region.
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Q10. What name was Sayed Shah Milan popularly known by in Assam?
Q10. What name was Sayed Shah Milan popularly known by in Assam?
(A) Muhammad
(A) Muhammad
(A) Muhammad
(B) Nasuriddin
(B) Nasuriddin
(B) Nasuriddin
(C) Ajan Fakir
(C) Ajan Fakir
(C) Ajan Fakir
(D) Jonab
(D) Jonab
(D) Jonab
Answer: (C) Ajan Fakir
Answer: (C) Ajan Fakir
Answer: (C) Ajan Fakir
The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.
The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.
The Muslim Saint Shah Milan, popular known as Ajan Fakir, who had migrated from Baghdad to Assam, composed the original Zikir songs.
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