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. Which tributary of Brahmaputra is the largest?
Q1. Which tributary of Brahmaputra is the largest?
(A) Jia Bharali
(A) Jia Bharali
(A) Jia Bharali
(B) Jia Dhansiri
(B) Jia Dhansiri
(B) Jia Dhansiri
(C) Manas
(C) Manas
(C) Manas
(D) Subansiri
(D) Subansiri
(D) Subansiri
Answer: (D) Subansiri
Answer: (D) Subansiri
Answer: (D) Subansiri
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The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. The Subansiri is known for its significant contribution to the Brahmaputra's water flow, especially during the monsoon season.
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Tibetan Himalayas and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. The Subansiri is known for its significant contribution to the Brahmaputra's water flow, especially during the monsoon season.
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Q2. Poki was the birthplace of which cultural icon?
Q2. 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
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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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Q3. Who became the initial Christian priest in Assam?
Q3. Who became the initial Christian priest in Assam?
(A) Allan Bond
(A) Allan Bond
(A) Allan Bond
(B) David Scott
(B) David Scott
(B) David Scott
(C) Henry Nicholls
(C) Henry Nicholls
(C) Henry Nicholls
(D) Nathan Brown
(D) Nathan Brown
(D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
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Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.
Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.
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Q4. Who is the founder of the Assam Sangha, a medieval kingdom that ruled Assam from the 13th to the 16th century?
Q4. Who is the founder of the Assam Sangha, a medieval kingdom that ruled Assam from the 13th to the 16th century?
(A) Sukaphaa
(A) Sukaphaa
(A) Sukaphaa
(B) Prahlad
(B) Prahlad
(B) Prahlad
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroah
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroah
(C) Lakshminath Bezbaroah
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
Answer: (A) Sukaphaa
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Sukaphaa was the founder of the Ahom kingdom, also known as the Assam Sangha, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826. He was a Tai prince from present-day Myanmar who united various tribes and expanded the kingdom.
Sukaphaa was the founder of the Ahom kingdom, also known as the Assam Sangha, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826. He was a Tai prince from present-day Myanmar who united various tribes and expanded the kingdom.
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Q5. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Singhapurush"?`
Q5. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Singhapurush"?`
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Satyanath Bora
(B) Satyanath Bora
(B) Satyanath Bora
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
(D) Surendranath Medhi
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Answer: (C) Radha Gobinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
Radha Govinda Baruah is referred to as the "Singhapurush" (Lion Man) in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese journalist, publisher, and social reformer, known for founding The Assam Tribune, one of the leading newspapers in Northeast India.
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Q6. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
Q6. Hastividayarnava was composed by Sukumar Barkaith. He served in the court of which Ahom king?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(B) Siva Singha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(C) Sukhampha
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
(D) Suklengmung
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Answer: (B) Siva Singha
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
Sukumar Barkaith was a court poet during the reign of Ahom King Siva Singha. He is best known for composing the Hastividayarnava, a treatise on elephant management.
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Q7. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Lokapriya"?
Q7. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Lokapriya"?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Rudra Baruah
(B) Rudra Baruah
(B) Rudra Baruah
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(C) Navakanta Barua
(D) Indira Goswami
(D) Indira Goswami
(D) Indira Goswami
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is affectionately called "Lokapriya" (Beloved by the People) for his selfless dedication to the people of Assam and his unwavering commitment to their welfare.
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Q8. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan in 1947?
Q8. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan in 1947?
(A) Sholashahar
(A) Sholashahar
(A) Sholashahar
(B) Khulna
(B) Khulna
(B) Khulna
(C) Chittagong
(C) Chittagong
(C) Chittagong
(D) Sylhet
(D) Sylhet
(D) Sylhet
Answer: (D) Sylhet
Answer: (D) Sylhet
Answer: (D) Sylhet
Sylhet district was part of Assam until 1947, when it was separated and included in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to the Radcliffe Line boundary demarcation. This separation was a contentious issue and led to some unrest in the region.
Sylhet district was part of Assam until 1947, when it was separated and included in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to the Radcliffe Line boundary demarcation. This separation was a contentious issue and led to some unrest in the region.
Sylhet district was part of Assam until 1947, when it was separated and included in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) due to the Radcliffe Line boundary demarcation. This separation was a contentious issue and led to some unrest in the region.
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Q9. What is the largest city in Assam?
Q9. What is the largest city in Assam?
(A) Guwahati
(A) Guwahati
(A) Guwahati
(B) Dibrugarh
(B) Dibrugarh
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(D) Silchar
(D) Silchar
(D) Silchar
Answer: (A) Guwahati
Answer: (A) Guwahati
Answer: (A) Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.
Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.
Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and also the largest metropolis in northeastern India.
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Q10. How many Bargeets did Madhavdeva compose?
Q10. 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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