By whom were the Purus Sanghati Satras established? [#2399]
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Q1. By whom were the Purus Sanghati Satras established?
Q1. By whom were the Purus Sanghati Satras established?
(A) Sankardeva
(A) Sankardeva
(A) Sankardeva
(B) Madhavdev
(B) Madhavdev
(B) Madhavdev
(C) Purushuttam Deva
(C) Purushuttam Deva
(C) Purushuttam Deva
(D) Purna Deva
(D) Purna Deva
(D) Purna Deva
Answer: (C) Purushuttam Deva
Answer: (C) Purushuttam Deva
Answer: (C) Purushuttam Deva
The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.
The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.
The Purus Sanghati Satras, important centers of Neo-Vaishnavite culture in Assam, were established by Purusottam Thakur. He was the eldest grandson of Srimanta Sankardeva, a key figure in Assamese religious and cultural history.
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Q1. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
Q1. Who is referred to as 'Bokulbonor Kobi' among Assamese writers?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(B) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Bishnuram Medhi
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
Ananda Chandra Barua is widely known as 'Bakulbonor Kobi' or 'The Poet of Bakul' in Assamese literary circles due to his prolific writings about the Bakul flower.
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Q2. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
Q2. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals?
(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
Rudra Singha, also known as Rudra Singha Suklengmung, was a medieval king of Assam who ruled from 1696 to 1714. He is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals. He was a powerful and influential king who played a significant role in Assam's history.
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Q3. On which hill is the Kamakhya temple situated?
Q3. On which hill is the Kamakhya temple situated?
(A) Nilachal
(A) Nilachal
(A) Nilachal
(B) Sandhyachal
(B) Sandhyachal
(B) Sandhyachal
(C) Chitrachal
(C) Chitrachal
(C) Chitrachal
(D) Bhasmachal
(D) Bhasmachal
(D) Bhasmachal
Answer: (A) Nilachal
Answer: (A) Nilachal
Answer: (A) Nilachal
The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.
The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.
The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.
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Q4. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
Q4. Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah during the reign of which Ahom king?
(A) Rajeswar Singha
(A) Rajeswar Singha
(A) Rajeswar Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(C) Rudra Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
(D) Pratap Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Answer: (B) Pramatta Singha
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
Kirtichandra was appointed as the Barbaruah, a high-ranking position in the Ahom administration, during the reign of King Pramatta Singha.
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Q5. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
Q5. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
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Q6. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?
Q6. Which ancient kingdom of Assam was known for its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, and its legendary king, Bhagadatta, who fought in the Mahabharata war?
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(A) Kamarupa Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(B) Ahom Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(C) Koch Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
(D) Chutia Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: (A) Kamarupa Kingdom
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
The Kamarupa Kingdom was an ancient kingdom that ruled Assam from the 4th to the 12th century. Its capital city, Pragjyotishpura, was said to be the epicenter of the kingdom's power and culture. King Bhagadatta, who ruled Kamarupa, was a legendary figure who fought on the side of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war.
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Q7. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
Q7. What is the traditional term for an Ahom marriage?
(A) Gandharva
(A) Gandharva
(A) Gandharva
(B) Homa
(B) Homa
(B) Homa
(C) Chaklang
(C) Chaklang
(C) Chaklang
(D) Sayambar
(D) Sayambar
(D) Sayambar
Answer: (C) Chaklang
Answer: (C) Chaklang
Answer: (C) Chaklang
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
Chaklong is the traditional and culturally rich marriage ceremony of the Ahom people, an indigenous community of Assam, India.
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Q8. Which community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam?
Q8. Which community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam?
(A) Bodo
(A) Bodo
(A) Bodo
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(B) Karbi
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(D) Rabha
(D) Rabha
(D) Rabha
Answer: (A) Bodo
Answer: (A) Bodo
Answer: (A) Bodo
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam.
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.
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. 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.
The Bodo community is the largest Scheduled Tribe in Assam. 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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Q9. The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, aimed to address issues related to:
Q9. The Assam Accord, signed in 1985, aimed to address issues related to:
(A) Education
(A) Education
(A) Education
(B) Immigration
(B) Immigration
(B) Immigration
(C) Healthcare
(C) Healthcare
(C) Healthcare
(D) Agricultural reforms
(D) Agricultural reforms
(D) Agricultural reforms
Answer: (B) Immigration
Answer: (B) Immigration
Answer: (B) Immigration
The Assam Accord of 1985 was a memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam Movement. It sought to address the concerns of the indigenous Assamese people regarding the influx of illegal immigrants, particularly from Bangladesh. The accord set a process for the detection and deportation of these immigrants and aimed to safeguard the cultural, social, and political rights of the indigenous population. It was a culmination of a prolonged agitation against illegal immigration that had significantly altered the demographic landscape of Assam.
The Assam Accord of 1985 was a memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam Movement. It sought to address the concerns of the indigenous Assamese people regarding the influx of illegal immigrants, particularly from Bangladesh. The accord set a process for the detection and deportation of these immigrants and aimed to safeguard the cultural, social, and political rights of the indigenous population. It was a culmination of a prolonged agitation against illegal immigration that had significantly altered the demographic landscape of Assam.
The Assam Accord of 1985 was a memorandum of understanding signed between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam Movement. It sought to address the concerns of the indigenous Assamese people regarding the influx of illegal immigrants, particularly from Bangladesh. The accord set a process for the detection and deportation of these immigrants and aimed to safeguard the cultural, social, and political rights of the indigenous population. It was a culmination of a prolonged agitation against illegal immigration that had significantly altered the demographic landscape of Assam.
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Q10. Which is the largest oil refinery in Assam?
Q10. Which is the largest oil refinery in Assam?
(A) Noonmati Refinery
(A) Noonmati Refinery
(A) Noonmati Refinery
(B) Digboi Refinery
(B) Digboi Refinery
(B) Digboi Refinery
(C) Bongaigaon Refinery
(C) Bongaigaon Refinery
(C) Bongaigaon Refinery
(D) Numaligarh Refinery
(D) Numaligarh Refinery
(D) Numaligarh Refinery
Answer: (D) Numaligarh Refinery
Answer: (D) Numaligarh Refinery
Answer: (D) Numaligarh Refinery
The Numaligarh Refinery, located in Golaghat district, Assam, is the largest oil refinery in the state. It has a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).
The Numaligarh Refinery, located in Golaghat district, Assam, is the largest oil refinery in the state. It has a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).
The Numaligarh Refinery, located in Golaghat district, Assam, is the largest oil refinery in the state. It has a refining capacity of 3 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).
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