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 God of Learning of the Ahoms is known as Q1. 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.
Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Lauha Manab' (Iron Man) in Assamese literature? Q2. Who is known by the sobriquet (nickname) 'Lauha Manab' (Iron Man) in Assamese literature?
In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.In Assamese literature, the sobriquet "Lauha Manab" belongs to Bishnuram Medhi.
Q3. The novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini" was written by which author in 1972, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? Q3. The novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini" was written by which author in 1972, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik
Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".
Q5. Where was the first tea planted in Assam? Q5. Where was the first tea planted in Assam?
(A) Chinamora garden (A) Chinamora garden
(B) Shadiya (B) Shadiya
(C) Chabua (C) Chabua
(D) Chenglung (D) Chenglung
Answer: (C) Chabua Answer: (C) Chabua
Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.Chabua town, which consists of 10 wards, is situated in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam. Its name derives from Chah(tea) and bua(plantation). It also known as the Motherland of Tea, because first time in Asia, tea was planted in Chabua.
Q6. Who introduced Neo Vaishnavism to Assam? Q6. Who introduced Neo Vaishnavism to Assam?
(A) Sankardev (A) Sankardev
(B) Madhavdev (B) Madhavdev
(C) Haridev (C) Haridev
(D) Damodaradeva (D) Damodaradeva
Answer: (A) Sankardev Answer: (A) Sankardev
Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.Sankardeva, a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, is credited with introducing Neo-Vaishnavism (also known as Ekasarana Dharma) to Assam. This socio-religious movement emphasized devotion to a single God, Krishna, and significantly impacted Assamese culture, literature, and society.
Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan Answer: (B) Badan Chandra Borphukan
Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.Badan Chandra Barphukan was the chief of Ahom forces in Lower Assam and betrayed the kingdom by inviting the Burmese to invade Assam. He was installed as the Prime minister by the Burmese and later assassinated by Subedar Rup Singh in 1818.
Q8. British annexed the Brahmaputra Valley or the then Assam Province into the Indian British Empire in the year of? Q8. British annexed the Brahmaputra Valley or the then Assam Province into the Indian British Empire in the year of?
Q10. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'? Q10. Which district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills'?
Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.Karbi Anglong district in Assam is known as the 'Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills' due to its picturesque landscape featuring the red-colored Kopili River and the lush green hills.
