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.
Q3. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam? Q3. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam?
(A) Sibsagar (A) Sibsagar
(B) Tezpur (B) Tezpur
(C) Dumunichowki (C) Dumunichowki
(D) Hajo (D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo Answer: (D) Hajo
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
Q4. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"? Q4. Which British administrator is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam"?
(A) David Scott (A) David Scott
(B) Francis Jenkins (B) Francis Jenkins
(C) John Butler (C) John Butler
(D) Henry Cotton (D) Henry Cotton
Answer: (D) Henry Cotton Answer: (D) Henry Cotton
Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.Henry Cotton was a British administrator who served as the Chief Commissioner of Assam from 1896 to 1902. He is credited with introducing the Assam Railway and the Assam Tea Company, and is often referred to as the "Maker of Modern Assam" for his contributions to the state's development.
While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.While the Ahom kingdom was gradually influenced by Hinduism over centuries, Jayadhvaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept the religion. This occurred during his reign from 1648 to 1663.
Q7. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between? Q7. Battle of Mahargarh was fought between?
(A) The Burmese and the British (A) The Burmese and the British
(B) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain (B) The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
(C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
(D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha (D) The Burmese and Purandar Singha
Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese Answer: (C) Chandrakanta Singha and the Burmese
The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.The Battle of Mahargarh was fought on April 19, 1822 between 20,000 Burmese soldiers and 2,000 mixed Assamese-Hindustani forces. The Burmese were led by Mingi Maha Bandula, and the Assamese-Hindustani forces were led by Chandrakanta Singha.
Q8. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam? Q8. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
(A) 1947 (A) 1947
(B) 1956 (B) 1956
(C) 1955 (C) 1955
(D) 1963 (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963 Answer: (D) 1963
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
Q9. What title is used to address an Ahom king? Q9. What title is used to address an Ahom king?
(A) Rajan (A) Rajan
(B) Samrat (B) Samrat
(C) Maharaj (C) Maharaj
(D) Swargadeo (D) Swargadeo
Answer: (D) Swargadeo Answer: (D) Swargadeo
Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.Swargadeo is the revered title bestowed upon the Ahom kings, signifying their divine status and supreme authority.
