Who founded Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam? [#2402]
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Q1. Who founded Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam?
Q1. Who founded Nataraj Theatre, the first mobile theatre of Assam?
(A) Ratan Lahkar
(A) Ratan Lahkar
(A) Ratan Lahkar
(B) Sada Lahkar
(B) Sada Lahkar
(B) Sada Lahkar
(C) Achyut Lahkar
(C) Achyut Lahkar
(C) Achyut Lahkar
(D) Bikash Lahkar
(D) Bikash Lahkar
(D) Bikash Lahkar
Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.
Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.
Achyut Lahkar is considered the father of modern Assamese mobile theatre. He founded Nataraj Theatre in 1963 in Pathsala, Assam. While traveling theatre forms like Yatra were present earlier, Lahkar's Nataraj Theatre formalized and popularized mobile theatre with its organized structure and focus on contemporary themes, making it a significant cultural force in Assam.
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Q1. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?
Q1. How many times did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?
(A) 2
(A) 2
(A) 2
(B) 5
(B) 5
(B) 5
(C) 4
(C) 4
(C) 4
(D) 3
(D) 3
(D) 3
Answer: (C) 4
Answer: (C) 4
Answer: (C) 4
In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.
In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.
In his lifetime, Gandhi made four trips to Assam—1921, 1926, 1934 and in 1946.
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Q2. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q2. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
(A) 191
(A) 191
(A) 191
(B) 180
(B) 180
(B) 180
(C) 188
(C) 188
(C) 188
(D) 198
(D) 198
(D) 198
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Answer: (A) 191
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
Madhavdeva, a key figure in Assamese literature and culture, composed 191 Bargeets. These devotional songs are a cornerstone of the Assamese Vaishnavite tradition. While his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva, initiated the Bargeet tradition, Madhavdeva significantly contributed to it, creating a substantial and influential body of work after a fire destroyed most of Sankardeva's compositions.
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Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
Q3. The chronicle named 'Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha' was written during the reign of?
(A) Sukapha
(A) Sukapha
(A) Sukapha
(B) Sukrangpha
(B) Sukrangpha
(B) Sukrangpha
(C) Phuleswari
(C) Phuleswari
(C) Phuleswari
(D) Suhungmung
(D) Suhungmung
(D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
Answer: (D) Suhungmung
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
The chronicle Sri Sri Swarganarayan Maharajor Jonmokotha was written during the reign of Suhungmung (1497-1539). Suhungmung was the first Ahom ruler to take the Hindu title "Swarganarayan". The chronicle connects the lineage of the Ahom kings to the Hindu god Indra.
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Q4. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
Q4. Who was the first Ahom ruler to officially embrace Hinduism?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(B) Jayaditya Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: (D) Jayadhwaj Singha
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.
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.
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Q5. The Numaligarh Refinery is in which district of Assam?
Q5. The Numaligarh Refinery is in which district of Assam?
(A) Sivasagar
(A) Sivasagar
(A) Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat
(B) Jorhat
(B) Jorhat
(C) Golaghat
(C) Golaghat
(C) Golaghat
(D) Dibrugarh
(D) Dibrugarh
(D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (C) Golaghat
Answer: (C) Golaghat
Answer: (C) Golaghat
The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.
The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.
The Numaligarh Refinery is a major oil refinery located in Golaghat district, Assam, India. It is a significant contributor to the state's economy and a key player in India's refining industry.
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Q6. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
Q6. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan?
(A) Piyali Barua
(A) Piyali Barua
(A) Piyali Barua
(B) Gomdhar Konwar
(B) Gomdhar Konwar
(B) Gomdhar Konwar
(C) Dutiram Barua
(C) Dutiram Barua
(C) Dutiram Barua
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
(D) Kandarpeswar Singha
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Answer: (A) Piyali Barua
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were charged with treason. On 26 February 1858, they were both hanged by the British in public at Jorhat. Their capital punishment shocked the entire Assam valley, which had not witnessed such public executions for a long time.
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Q7. When was BTAD formed?
Q7. When was BTAD formed?
(A) 1978
(A) 1978
(A) 1978
(B) 1999
(B) 1999
(B) 1999
(C) 2003
(C) 2003
(C) 2003
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
Answer: (C) 2003
Answer: (C) 2003
Answer: (C) 2003
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
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Q8. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
Q8. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
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Q9. Poki was the birthplace of which cultural icon?
Q9. Poki was the birthplace of which cultural icon?
(A) Bishnu Rabha
(A) Bishnu Rabha
(A) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Phani Sharma
(B) Phani Sharma
(B) Phani Sharma
(C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(D) Braja Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
(D) Braja Sharma
Answer: (C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: (C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: (C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
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").
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").
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Q10. King Sarbananda Singha represented which community?
Q10. King Sarbananda Singha represented which community?
(A) Morans
(A) Morans
(A) Morans
(B) Motoks
(B) Motoks
(B) Motoks
(C) Ahoms
(C) Ahoms
(C) Ahoms
(D) Sonowals
(D) Sonowals
(D) Sonowals
Answer: (B) Motoks
Answer: (B) Motoks
Answer: (B) Motoks
King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.
King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.
King Sarbananda Singha was a prominent leader of the Matak community and established the Matak Kingdom in the 19th century.
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