Q1. What is considered the precursor of mobile theatres in Assam? Q1. What is considered the precursor of mobile theatres in Assam?
(A) Naamghar (A) Naamghar
(B) Yatra Party (B) Yatra Party
(C) Satra (C) Satra
(D) Dance-drama (D) Dance-drama
Answer: (B) Yatra Party Answer: (B) Yatra Party
While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.While various traditional theatrical forms existed in Assam, the Yatra Party is considered the most direct precursor to mobile theatre. Yatra parties were traveling troupes that performed plays, often based on mythological or historical themes, for audiences in different locations. This tradition of traveling performance troupes laid the groundwork for the development of mobile theatre, which adopted and modernized this concept. While Ankia Nat and Bhaona contributed to Assamese theatrical traditions, they weren't traveling troupes in the same way as the Yatra and thus not the direct predecessor of mobile theatre's format.
Q1. Where did Sukapha establish his first kingdom in 1253? Q1. Where did Sukapha establish his first kingdom in 1253?
(A) Gargaon (A) Gargaon
(B) Sibsagar (B) Sibsagar
(C) Jorhat (C) Jorhat
(D) Charaideo (D) Charaideo
Answer: (D) Charaideo Answer: (D) Charaideo
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty, established his first kingdom at Charaideo in 1253. Charaideo remained a significant historical and cultural center for the Ahom people for many years, even after the capital was moved to other locations.Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty, established his first kingdom at Charaideo in 1253. Charaideo remained a significant historical and cultural center for the Ahom people for many years, even after the capital was moved to other locations.
Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Dhwoni Kobii' in Assamese literature? Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Dhwoni Kobii' in Assamese literature?
Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.Binanda Chandra Barua, (BCB=DK), also known as Dhwoni Kobi, was a noted Indian writer and poet of Assamese literature from Teok, Assam. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1966.
The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.The Varmana dynasty ruled over the ancient kingdom of Kamarupa, which is now primarily located in the state of Assam, India. Pragjyotishpura served as the capital of this powerful dynasty.
Q6. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam? Q6. Who introduced co-acting on the stages of Assam?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala (A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha (B) Bisbnu Prasad Rabha
(C) Phani Sharma (C) Phani Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma (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.
Q8. Which district of Assam is famous for ivory craft? Q8. Which district of Assam is famous for ivory craft?
(A) Nagaon (A) Nagaon
(B) Sonitpur (B) Sonitpur
(C) Darrang (C) Darrang
(D) Barpeta (D) Barpeta
Answer: (D) Barpeta Answer: (D) Barpeta
Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.Barpeta district in Assam has a long-standing tradition of ivory craft. Skilled artisans in the region create intricate and beautiful objects from ivory, including ornaments, toys, and images of deities.
Q9. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as Q9. The God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as
(A) Lengdon (A) Lengdon
(B) Ye-Cheng-Pha (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
(C) Mae Dam Mae Phi (C) Mae Dam Mae Phi
(D) Rik-khwan (D) Rik-khwan
Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha Answer: (B) Ye-Cheng-Pha
According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.According to the Ahom Chronicles, Ye-Cheng-Pha is the god of knowledge for the Ahom people. The Chronicles say that when Lengdon, the king of Mong Phi, sent his grandsons Khunlung and Khunlai to Mong Ri, Ye-Cheng-Pha advised them to perform various worships to honor the Phi-Dam (Ancestral Spirit) and Khwan elements. These worships include Umpha, Phuralong, Mae Dam Mae Phi, and Rik-khwan, which are performed on different occasions and in different months of the year.
