Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple? [#2426]
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Q1. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
Q1. Jorpukhuri is a part of which historic temple?
(A) Ugratara
(A) Ugratara
(A) Ugratara
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(C) Avagraha Temple
(C) Avagraha Temple
(C) Avagraha Temple
(D) Shiva Doul
(D) Shiva Doul
(D) Shiva Doul
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Answer: (A) Ugratara
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
Jorpukhuri, meaning "twin ponds" in Assamese, is a significant feature of the Ugratara Temple in Guwahati, Assam. These ponds were constructed by the Ahom king Swargadeo Siva Singha in 1725 AD to provide water for the temple rituals and also served as a means of access to the temple via the Brahmaputra River.
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(A) Ratan Lahkar
(A) Ratan Lahkar
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(B) Sada Lahkar
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Answer: (C) Achyut Lahkar
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(A) Cow
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(B) Elephant
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(C) Tiger
(C) Tiger
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(D) Rhinoceros
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Answer: (A) Cow
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Q7. When did British first visit Assam?
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(A) 1794
(A) 1794
(A) 1794
(B) 1826
(B) 1826
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(C) 1792
(C) 1792
(C) 1792
(D) 1824
(D) 1824
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Answer: (C) 1792
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Q8. Who is the author of 'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji'?
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(A) Jatindranath Duara
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(B) Nathan Brown
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(D) Devendranath Bezbarua
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Q9. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?
Q9. Pink Granite has been unearthed in which hill of Goalpara district?
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(A) Rakshashini Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(B) Sri Surya Pahar
(C) Ajagar Hills
(C) Ajagar Hills
(C) Ajagar Hills
(D) Pancharatna Hill
(D) Pancharatna Hill
(D) Pancharatna Hill
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
Answer: (C) Ajagar Hills
Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.
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Pink Granite deposits have been discovered in the Ajagar Hills of Goalpara district, Assam. These hills are part of the Garo-Rajmahal Gap and are known for their mineral wealth.
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Q10. Which relief feature protects Assam from cold polar winds in winter?
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(A) Purvanchal
(A) Purvanchal
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(B) Bhutan
(B) Bhutan
(B) Bhutan
(C) Himalayas
(C) Himalayas
(C) Himalayas
(D) Arunachal
(D) Arunachal
(D) Arunachal
Answer: (C) Himalayas
Answer: (C) Himalayas
Answer: (C) Himalayas
The Himalayas form a massive mountain range that acts as a natural barrier, preventing cold polar winds from reaching Assam during the winter months. This helps maintain a relatively moderate climate in the region.
The Himalayas form a massive mountain range that acts as a natural barrier, preventing cold polar winds from reaching Assam during the winter months. This helps maintain a relatively moderate climate in the region.
The Himalayas form a massive mountain range that acts as a natural barrier, preventing cold polar winds from reaching Assam during the winter months. This helps maintain a relatively moderate climate in the region.
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