During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam? [#2410]
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Q1. During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam?
Q1. During which month is Magh Bihu celebrated in Assam?
(A) Mid January
(A) Mid January
(A) Mid January
(B) Mid December
(B) Mid December
(B) Mid December
(C) Mid April
(C) Mid April
(C) Mid April
(D) Mid October
(D) Mid October
(D) Mid October
Answer: (A) Mid January
Answer: (A) Mid January
Answer: (A) Mid January
Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.
Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.
Magh Bihu, a post-harvest festival in Assam, is celebrated in the Assamese month of Magh, which corresponds to January-February in the Gregorian calendar. It's a significant festival marked by feasting, bonfires (Meji), and various traditional activities. It usually takes place in mid-January.
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Q1. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as:
Q1. The traditional Assamese form of devotional music is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(B) Borgeet
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(C) Ojapali
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
(D) Sattriya
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Answer: (B) Borgeet
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
Borgeets are devotional songs composed by the 15th-16th century Assamese saint-poet Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Madhavadeva. These songs are central to the Ekasarana Dharma, a Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. Written in Brajavali, a mixed literary language, Borgeets praise Lord Krishna and narrate his divine acts. They are set to classical ragas and talas and are traditionally performed in Namghars (prayer halls) and Sattras (monasteries). Borgeets are an integral part of Assamese cultural and religious heritage.
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Q2. Who became the initial Christian priest in Assam?
Q2. 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
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.
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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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?
(A) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(A) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(A) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(C) Lakshminath Phookan
(C) Lakshminath Phookan
(C) Lakshminath Phookan
(D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
(D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
(D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Answer: (B) Syed Abdul Malik
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".
Syed Abdul Malik is a prominent Assamese writer who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972 for his novel "Aghari Atmar Kahini".
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Q4. What was Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film?
Q4. What was Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film?
(A) Era Bator Sur
(A) Era Bator Sur
(A) Era Bator Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(B) Shakuntala Sur
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(C) Chik Mik Bijuli
(D) Pratidhwani
(D) Pratidhwani
(D) Pratidhwani
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
Answer: (A) Era Bator Sur
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Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.
Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.
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Q5. The first Sugar Mill in Assam was established where?
Q5. The first Sugar Mill in Assam was established where?
(A) Namrup
(A) Namrup
(A) Namrup
(B) Barua Bamungaon
(B) Barua Bamungaon
(B) Barua Bamungaon
(C) Bokajan
(C) Bokajan
(C) Bokajan
(D) Chargola
(D) Chargola
(D) Chargola
Answer: (B) Barua Bamungaon
Answer: (B) Barua Bamungaon
Answer: (B) Barua Bamungaon
The first sugar mill in Assam was set up in Baruah Bamun Gaon, Dergaon, in 1958.
The first sugar mill in Assam was set up in Baruah Bamun Gaon, Dergaon, in 1958.
The first sugar mill in Assam was set up in Baruah Bamun Gaon, Dergaon, in 1958.
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Q6. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
Q6. Which Ahom king is also known as 'Bamuni Konwar'?
(A) Suphakphaa
(A) Suphakphaa
(A) Suphakphaa
(B) Sutuphaa
(B) Sutuphaa
(B) Sutuphaa
(C) Sudangphaa
(C) Sudangphaa
(C) Sudangphaa
(D) Susenphaa
(D) Susenphaa
(D) Susenphaa
Answer: (C) Sudangphaa
Answer: (C) Sudangphaa
Answer: (C) Sudangphaa
Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.
Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.
Sudangphaa (1397–1407), the first Ahom king to perform the coronation ceremony, was also known as Bamuni Konwar. The name comes from being raised in a Brahmin household. Although he introduced Hindu practices to the Ahom community, he didn't convert to Hinduism himself. He also established the practice of Singarigharutha, the Ahom king's coronation ceremony.
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Q7. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
Q7. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?
(A) Clause 7
(A) Clause 7
(A) Clause 7
(B) Clause 8
(B) Clause 8
(B) Clause 8
(C) Clause 6
(C) Clause 6
(C) Clause 6
(D) Clause 9
(D) Clause 9
(D) Clause 9
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Answer: (C) Clause 6
Clause 6
Clause 6
Clause 6
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Q8. Whom did the Moamoriyas established as king after their victory in third phase of the rebellion?
Q8. Whom did the Moamoriyas established as king after their victory in third phase of the rebellion?
(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Gagini
(B) Gagini
(B) Gagini
(C) Chaturbhujdeva
(C) Chaturbhujdeva
(C) Chaturbhujdeva
(D) Bharat Singha
(D) Bharat Singha
(D) Bharat Singha
Answer: (D) Bharat Singha
Answer: (D) Bharat Singha
Answer: (D) Bharat Singha
Bharat Singha
Bharat Singha
Bharat Singha
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Q9. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
Q9. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(B) Hayagriva Madhav
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(D) Tamreswari
(D) Tamreswari
(D) Tamreswari
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
Answer: (A) Kamakhya
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
The Kamakhya Temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha situated on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, is linked to the legend of Narakasura. The story narrates Narakasura's desire to marry Goddess Kamakhya. She challenged him to build a stairway from the base of the hill to the temple in a single night. Despite his efforts, he couldn't complete the task before dawn, as the goddess is said to have used her powers to make a cock crow prematurely. The incomplete stairway is believed to be a testament to this legend.
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Q10. Madan Kamdev traces its origins back to the
Q10. Madan Kamdev traces its origins back to the
(A) 12th Century
(A) 12th Century
(A) 12th Century
(B) 13th Century
(B) 13th Century
(B) 13th Century
(C) 9th Century
(C) 9th Century
(C) 9th Century
(D) 16th Century
(D) 16th Century
(D) 16th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D.
Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D.
Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D.
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