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. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River? Q1. Which Assamese religious site is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on an island in the Brahmaputra River?
Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.Umananda Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is situated on a small island in the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati. It is a significant pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the river.
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, a prominent Assamese playwright, poet, writer, film director, and composer, was born in Poki. He is widely regarded as a pivotal figure in modern Assamese culture and is known for his contributions to literature, music, and cinema. He is often referred to as "Rupkonwar" (meaning "the handsome prince").
Q3. The capital of Muttock kingdom was? Q3. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
(A) Sadiya (A) Sadiya
(B) Ganakkusi (B) Ganakkusi
(C) Jorhat (C) Jorhat
(D) Rangagora (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora Answer: (D) Rangagora
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah.
The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah.
The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
Q4. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826? Q4. Which historical event in Assam marked the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule, and was signed on February 24, 1826?
(A) Treaty of Yandaboo (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
(B) Treaty of Guwahati (B) Treaty of Guwahati
(C) Treaty of Tezpur (C) Treaty of Tezpur
(D) Treaty of Jorhat (D) Treaty of Jorhat
Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo Answer: (A) Treaty of Yandaboo
The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.The Treaty of Yandaboo was a historical agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the Ahom kingdom and the British East India Company, marking the transition from the Ahom kingdom to British colonial rule in Assam. The treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War and paved the way for British rule in Assam.
Q5. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam? Q5. Who introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
(A) The Ahom (A) The Ahom
(B) The Koch (B) The Koch
(C) The Kacharies (C) The Kacharies
(D) The Chutias (D) The Chutias
Answer: (A) The Ahom Answer: (A) The Ahom
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom, is credited with initiating the tradition of writing Buranjis, which are historical chronicles and records.
Q8. The Hayagriba Madhab Temple was commissioned by the Q8. The Hayagriba Madhab Temple was commissioned by the
(A) Varmans (A) Varmans
(B) Ahoms (B) Ahoms
(C) Kacharis (C) Kacharis
(D) Palas (D) Palas
Answer: (D) Palas Answer: (D) Palas
The present structure of the Hayagriva Madhab Temple was commissioned by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. However, there is historical evidence suggesting an earlier temple existed at the site, possibly constructed by a king of the Pala dynasty.The present structure of the Hayagriva Madhab Temple was commissioned by King Raghudeva Narayan in 1583. However, there is historical evidence suggesting an earlier temple existed at the site, possibly constructed by a king of the Pala dynasty.
Q9. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese dance form? Q9. Which of the following is a traditional Assamese dance form?
(A) Bharatanatyam (A) Bharatanatyam
(B) Kathak (B) Kathak
(C) Sattriya (C) Sattriya
(D) Odissi (D) Odissi
Answer: (C) Sattriya Answer: (C) Sattriya
Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.Sattriya is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the 15th century in Assam. The 15th-century Vaishnava saint and reformer Mahapurusha Sankaradeva created Sattriya as a way to spread the Vaishnava faith. He incorporated elements from local folk dances, treatises, and his own style.