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. The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, spans which river in Assam? Q1. The Bogibeel Bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, spans which river in Assam?
(A) Brahmaputra (A) Brahmaputra
(B) Barak (B) Barak
(C) Subansiri (C) Subansiri
(D) Lohit (D) Lohit
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra Answer: (A) Brahmaputra
The Bogibeel Bridge is a 4.94 km long combined road and rail bridge located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It connects the districts of Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.The Bogibeel Bridge is a 4.94 km long combined road and rail bridge located on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It connects the districts of Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.
Q2. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo? Q2. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba (A) Doba
(B) Mridanga (B) Mridanga
(C) Dotara (C) Dotara
(D) Toka (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka Answer: (D) Toka
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
Q3. Which medieval king of Assam is credited with building the famous Sivasagar Sagar tank, and is known for his military campaigns against the Mughals? Q3. 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
(B) Rajeswar Singha (B) Rajeswar Singha
(C) Gadadhar Singha (C) Gadadhar Singha
(D) Pratap Singha (D) Pratap 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.
Q4. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam? Q4. Approximately what percentage of india’s tea output comes from Assam?
(A) 30% (A) 30%
(B) 40% (B) 40%
(C) 50% (C) 50%
(D) 60% (D) 60%
Answer: (C) 50% Answer: (C) 50%
50%
There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.50%
There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.Chandra Kumar Agarwala was the first editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki, which began publishing in 1889. Agarwala was also a founder member of the literary organization Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha, along with his friends Lakshminath Bezbarua and Hemchandra Goswami.
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.
Q7. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to: Q7. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to:
(A) Largest river island in the world (A) Largest river island in the world
(B) Capital city (B) Capital city
(C) Major industrial hub (C) Major industrial hub
(D) Archaeological site (D) Archaeological site
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
Q9. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival? Q9. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
(A) Karbi (A) Karbi
(B) Ahom (B) Ahom
(C) Mishing (C) Mishing
(D) Bodo (D) Bodo
Answer: (C) Mishing Answer: (C) Mishing
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.