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 referred to as "Geetikavi"?
Q1. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Geetikavi"?
(A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(B) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Robin Dey
(C) Robin Dey
(C) Robin Dey
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
(D) Binanda Chandra Barua
Answer: (A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: (A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: (A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.
Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.
Parvati Prasad Baruva is popularly known as the Geetikavi (lyrical poet) of Assam. He was a noted poet, lyricist, and dramatist, known for his simple and sensitive use of the Assamese language.
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Q2. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
Q2. 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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Q3. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?
Q3. To which dynasty did the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa belong?
(A) Danava Dynasty
(A) Danava Dynasty
(A) Danava Dynasty
(B) Asura Dynasty
(B) Asura Dynasty
(B) Asura Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty
(C) Varman Dynasty
(D) Koch dynasty
(D) Koch dynasty
(D) Koch dynasty
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Answer: (A) Danava Dynasty
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.
Narakasura, the earliest mythological ruler of Kamrupa, is traditionally associated with the Danava dynasty. This dynasty is primarily found in mythological and Puranic literature.
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Q4. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
Q4. Which Ahom queen constructed the Sivadol in Sivasagar?
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(A) Ambika Kunwori
(B) Phuleswari
(B) Phuleswari
(B) Phuleswari
(C) Mula Gabharu
(C) Mula Gabharu
(C) Mula Gabharu
(D) Kuranganayani
(D) Kuranganayani
(D) Kuranganayani
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Answer: (A) Ambika Kunwori
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
Ambika, the queen of Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha, is credited with constructing the Sivadol in Sivasagar. It's a magnificent Shiva temple and a prominent landmark of Assam.
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Q5. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
Q5. Who hatched the conspiracy to kill Badanchandra?
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(A) Purnananda Buragohain
(B) Bhagadatta
(B) Bhagadatta
(B) Bhagadatta
(C) Numali Rajmao
(C) Numali Rajmao
(C) Numali Rajmao
(D) Devabarman
(D) Devabarman
(D) Devabarman
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Answer: (C) Numali Rajmao
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
Badanchandra was assassinated in 1818 by a Subedar named Rup Singh in a conspiracy hatched by Numali Rajmao, mother of King Chandrakanta,and a few officials.
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Q6. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
Q6. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
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Q7. Who was the first female pilot in assam?
Q7. Who was the first female pilot in assam?
(A) Dhira Hazarika
(A) Dhira Hazarika
(A) Dhira Hazarika
(B) Tulika Gogoi
(B) Tulika Gogoi
(B) Tulika Gogoi
(C) Amal Prabha Das
(C) Amal Prabha Das
(C) Amal Prabha Das
(D) Mira Saikia
(D) Mira Saikia
(D) Mira Saikia
Answer: (A) Dhira Hazarika
Answer: (A) Dhira Hazarika
Answer: (A) Dhira Hazarika
Dhira Hazarika
Dhira Hazarika
Dhira Hazarika
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Q8. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
Q8. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
(A) Dhemaji
(A) Dhemaji
(A) Dhemaji
(B) Karbi Anglong
(B) Karbi Anglong
(B) Karbi Anglong
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(C) Dibrugarh
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
(D) Tinsukia
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Answer: (B) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
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Q9. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Q9. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
(A) Diphu Pass
(A) Diphu Pass
(A) Diphu Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
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Q10. The Assam Medical College is situated in
Q10. The Assam Medical College is situated in
(A) Silchar
(A) Silchar
(A) Silchar
(B) Jorhat
(B) Jorhat
(B) Jorhat
(C) Guwahati
(C) Guwahati
(C) Guwahati
(D) Dibrugarh
(D) Dibrugarh
(D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (D) Dibrugarh
The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) is located in Borbari, Dibrugarh, Assam. It is situated in the middle of a tea garden and next to the Brahmaputra River.
The AMCH is the first medical college in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It was established in 1947 and is a government medical school and hospital. The AMCH is a tertiary medical referral center for upper Assam and neighboring states.
The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) is located in Borbari, Dibrugarh, Assam. It is situated in the middle of a tea garden and next to the Brahmaputra River. The AMCH is the first medical college in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It was established in 1947 and is a government medical school and hospital. The AMCH is a tertiary medical referral center for upper Assam and neighboring states.
The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) is located in Borbari, Dibrugarh, Assam. It is situated in the middle of a tea garden and next to the Brahmaputra River. The AMCH is the first medical college in Assam and the Northeast region of India. It was established in 1947 and is a government medical school and hospital. The AMCH is a tertiary medical referral center for upper Assam and neighboring states.
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