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. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place? Q1. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
(A) 1895 (A) 1895
(B) 1890 (B) 1890
(C) 1893 (C) 1893
(D) 1891 (D) 1891
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.
Q2. The traditional Assamese script is known as Q2. The traditional Assamese script is known as
(A) Devanagari (A) Devanagari
(B) Bengali (B) Bengali
(C) Assamese (C) Assamese
(D) Gurumukhi (D) Gurumukhi
Answer: (C) Assamese Answer: (C) Assamese
The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.The traditional Assamese script is called the Assamese script or Asamiya Lipi. It evolved from the eastern Nagari script and is used to write the Assamese language. While it shares some similarities with the Bengali script, it is a distinct script with its own unique characters and features.
Q5. The Assam State Museum, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage, is located in which city? Q5. The Assam State Museum, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage, is located in which city?
(A) Jorhat (A) Jorhat
(B) Tezpur (B) Tezpur
(C) Guwahati (C) Guwahati
(D) Silchar (D) Silchar
Answer: (C) Guwahati Answer: (C) Guwahati
The Assam State Museum is situated in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Assam.The Assam State Museum is situated in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, sculptures, and exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural heritage of Assam.
Q6. In which year was the first mobile theatre formed in Assam? Q6. In which year was the first mobile theatre formed in Assam?
(A) 1963 (A) 1963
(B) 1964 (B) 1964
(C) 1966 (C) 1966
(D) 1967 (D) 1967
Answer: (A) 1963 Answer: (A) 1963
While traveling theatre traditions existed earlier in Assam, the first modern mobile theatre is considered to have been established in 1963 with the founding of Nataraj Theatre by Achyut Lahkar in Pathsala.While traveling theatre traditions existed earlier in Assam, the first modern mobile theatre is considered to have been established in 1963 with the founding of Nataraj Theatre by Achyut Lahkar in Pathsala.
Q7. Which Ahom king planned an invasion of Bengal? Q7. Which Ahom king planned an invasion of Bengal?
(A) Gadadhar Singha (A) Gadadhar Singha
(B) Rudra Singha (B) Rudra Singha
(C) Siva Singha (C) Siva Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (B) Rudra Singha Answer: (B) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, also known as Sukhrungphaa, was an ambitious Ahom king who planned a massive invasion of Mughal Bengal. He mobilized a large army and made extensive preparations, but unfortunately, his untimely death prevented the invasion from taking place.Rudra Singha, also known as Sukhrungphaa, was an ambitious Ahom king who planned a massive invasion of Mughal Bengal. He mobilized a large army and made extensive preparations, but unfortunately, his untimely death prevented the invasion from taking place.
Q8. Which community follows the Brahma Religion? Q8. Which community follows the Brahma Religion?
(A) The Bodos (A) The Bodos
(B) The Misings (B) The Misings
(C) The Garos (C) The Garos
(D) The Nagas (D) The Nagas
Answer: (A) The Bodos Answer: (A) The Bodos
The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.The Brahma Religion is a monotheistic religion primarily followed by the Bodo people of Assam. It emphasizes the worship of a single supreme deity, Sidho-Kanho.
Q10. Which of the following is the Mission Basundhara of the Government of Assam related to? Q10. Which of the following is the Mission Basundhara of the Government of Assam related to?
(A) Fishery and livelihood (A) Fishery and livelihood
(B) Women empowerment (B) Women empowerment
(C) Land records and land revenues (C) Land records and land revenues
(D) Digital education (D) Digital education
Answer: (C) Land records and land revenues Answer: (C) Land records and land revenues
Mission Basundhara is a government initiative aimed at streamlining and improving land records and management systems in Assam. It focuses on reducing pendency in land record updates, digitizing land records, and providing efficient land-related services to citizens.Mission Basundhara is a government initiative aimed at streamlining and improving land records and management systems in Assam. It focuses on reducing pendency in land record updates, digitizing land records, and providing efficient land-related services to citizens.