Q1. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night? Q1. Narakasur constructed the stone steps connecting to which temple within a single night?
(A) Kamakhya (A) Kamakhya
(B) Hayagriva Madhav (B) Hayagriva Madhav
(C) Navagraha (C) Navagraha
(D) Tamreswari (D) Tamreswari
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.
Q1. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought? Q1. Between whom the battle of Ghiladhari was fought?
(A) Mughal and Ahom (A) Mughal and Ahom
(B) Burmese and Ahom (B) Burmese and Ahom
(C) Kachari and Ahom (C) Kachari and Ahom
(D) Koch and Ahom (D) Koch and Ahom
Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom Answer: (B) Burmese and Ahom
The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.The Battle of Ghiladhari was fought on March 27, 1817 between the Burmese forces and the Assamese army. The Burmese forces were led by General Bhamo and the Assamese forces were led by Daman Gogoi, Hau Bora, and Jama Khan. The Burmese forces defeated the Assamese army, and the Assamese army surrendered within a week.
Q2. What percentage of the Assam population speaks Assamese? Q2. What percentage of the Assam population speaks Assamese?
(A) 48.38% (A) 48.38%
(B) 58.08% (B) 58.08%
(C) 60.38% (C) 60.38%
(D) 46.38% (D) 46.38%
Answer: (A) 48.38% Answer: (A) 48.38%
According to the 2011 census, approximately 48.38% of the Assam population speaks Assamese.According to the 2011 census, approximately 48.38% of the Assam population speaks Assamese.
Q3. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place? Q3. When did the peasant revolt of Rangia take place?
(A) 1895 (A) 1895
(B) 1890 (B) 1890
(C) 1893 (C) 1893
(D) 1891 (D) 1891
Answer: (C) 1893 Answer: (C) 1893
The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.The peasant revolt of Rangia took place on December 24, 1893, when the people of Rangia ransacked the Rangia market. The revolt was a result of a 70–100% increase in land tax by Sir William Ward, the Chief Commissioner of Assam. The peasants of Rangiya Village in the Kamrup district of Assam rose against the British government in 1893–94, demanding a reduction in taxation.
Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.Aideu Nilambar Handique (1915-2002) was the first female actress of Assamese cinema, appearing in the 1935 film Joymoti. Handique, who was illiterate at the time, played the lead role in the movie directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Her role in Joymoti is also considered iconic for establishing the path for women to work in movies.
Q6. Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills? Q6. Which state is known as the Land of Red River and the Blue Hills?
(A) Meghalaya (A) Meghalaya
(B) Assam (B) Assam
(C) Kerala (C) Kerala
(D) Sikkim (D) Sikkim
Answer: (B) Assam Answer: (B) Assam
Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography
Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti.
Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.Assam is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills" because of its unique topography
Red River: The Brahmaputra River is known as the Red River because the soil in the catchment area in Tibet is rich in iron, which gives the river a red color. In June each year, the river turns blood red for three days, which is followed by the Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti.
Blue Hills: The hills in Assam appear blue from a distance, forming a blue cloud.
Q7. Which of the following states does not share border with Assam? Q7. Which of the following states does not share border with Assam?
(A) Nagaland (A) Nagaland
(B) Sikkim (B) Sikkim
(C) Mizoram (C) Mizoram
(D) West Bengal (D) West Bengal
Answer: (B) Sikkim Answer: (B) Sikkim
Sikkim does not share a border with Assam. Assam is surrounded by seven other states, known as the seven sisters, which are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Assam is the only state that shares borders with the other six states.Sikkim does not share a border with Assam. Assam is surrounded by seven other states, known as the seven sisters, which are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Assam is the only state that shares borders with the other six states.
Q8. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam? Q8. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
(A) Diphu Pass (A) Diphu Pass
(B) Phungan Pass (B) Phungan Pass
(C) Patkai Pass (C) Patkai Pass
(D) Moreh Pass (D) Moreh Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
Q10. How many districts were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province? Q10. How many districts were separated from Bengal and added to Assam Province?