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Q1. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to:
Q1. The term 'Majuli,' associated with Assam, refers to:
(A) Largest river island in the world
(A) Largest river island in the world
(A) Largest river island in the world
(B) Capital city
(B) Capital city
(B) Capital city
(C) Major industrial hub
(C) Major industrial hub
(C) Major industrial hub
(D) Archaeological site
(D) Archaeological site
(D) Archaeological site
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Answer: (A) Largest river island in the world
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Q1. Who authored the novel "Iyaruingam" in 1961, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(A) Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(B) Birinchi Kumar Barua
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
(D) Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya is a renowned Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his novel "Iyaruingam".
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Q2. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
Q2. The traditional Assamese form of storytelling through song and dance is known as:
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(A) Bihu
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(B) Ankia Nat
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(C) Sattriya
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
(D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Answer: (D) Ojapali
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
Ojapali is a traditional form of storytelling prevalent in Assam, India, that combines elements of song, dance, and narration. It is typically performed by a group of individuals, with the lead performer (Oja) narrating the story, while the others (Pali) provide musical accompaniment and rhythmic movements. Ojapali performances often depict mythological tales, historical events, or social themes, and play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. There are different forms of Ojapali, such as Biyah Oja, which is particularly associated with the Darrang district.
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Q3. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
Q3. When did Nagaland get separated from Assam?
(A) 1947
(A) 1947
(A) 1947
(B) 1956
(B) 1956
(B) 1956
(C) 1955
(C) 1955
(C) 1955
(D) 1963
(D) 1963
(D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Answer: (D) 1963
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam.
Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
Nagaland was formally inaugurated as a separate state on December 1, 1963, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state was formed by separating the Naga Hills and Tuensang area from Assam. Nagaland was the first area in the North East to become a state after Assam. The State of Nagaland Act, 1962, was enacted by the Parliament to give Nagaland statehood.
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Q4. Which traditional Assamese festival marks the end of the harvesting season?
Q4. Which traditional Assamese festival marks the end of the harvesting season?
Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(C) Kati Bihu
(C) Kati Bihu
(C) Kati Bihu
(D) Kongali Bihu
(D) Kongali Bihu
(D) Kongali Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Answer: (B) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, during the month of Magh (January-February). It signifies the culmination of the harvesting season. The festivities include community feasts (Uruka), bonfires (Meji), preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha, and the burning of temporary structures called Bhela Ghar. It's a time of great rejoicing and feasting, marking the abundance of the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, during the month of Magh (January-February). It signifies the culmination of the harvesting season. The festivities include community feasts (Uruka), bonfires (Meji), preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha, and the burning of temporary structures called Bhela Ghar. It's a time of great rejoicing and feasting, marking the abundance of the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, during the month of Magh (January-February). It signifies the culmination of the harvesting season. The festivities include community feasts (Uruka), bonfires (Meji), preparation of traditional delicacies like pitha, and the burning of temporary structures called Bhela Ghar. It's a time of great rejoicing and feasting, marking the abundance of the harvest.
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Q5. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
Q5. How many districts of assam are located on the international border?
(A) 6
(A) 6
(A) 6
(B) 9
(B) 9
(B) 9
(C) 8
(C) 8
(C) 8
(D) 7
(D) 7
(D) 7
Answer: (C) 8
Answer: (C) 8
Answer: (C) 8
8
8
8
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Q6. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam?
Q6. Poa Mecca and Hoygriv Madhab Temple is at which place of Assam?
(A) Sibsagar
(A) Sibsagar
(A) Sibsagar
(B) Tezpur
(B) Tezpur
(B) Tezpur
(C) Dumunichowki
(C) Dumunichowki
(C) Dumunichowki
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
(D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Answer: (D) Hajo
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
Poa Mecca and Hayagriva Madhab Temple are both located in Hajo, a small town in Assam's Kamrup district, near Guwahati.
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Q7. Which of these is a traditional Assamese silk, known for its golden hue?
Q7. Which of these is a traditional Assamese silk, known for its golden hue?
(A) Muga
(A) Muga
(A) Muga
(B) Eri
(B) Eri
(B) Eri
(C) Pat
(C) Pat
(C) Pat
(D) Tasar
(D) Tasar
(D) Tasar
Answer: (A) Muga
Answer: (A) Muga
Answer: (A) Muga
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.
Muga silk is a unique and highly prized silk variety native to Assam, recognized for its natural golden color.
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Q8. Who was the father of Bhaskarvarman among the Varman rulers?
Q8. Who was the father of Bhaskarvarman among the Varman rulers?
(A) Susthitavarman
(A) Susthitavarman
(A) Susthitavarman
(B) Supratisthitavarman
(B) Supratisthitavarman
(B) Supratisthitavarman
(C) Bhutivarman
(C) Bhutivarman
(C) Bhutivarman
(D) Sthitavarman
(D) Sthitavarman
(D) Sthitavarman
Answer: (A) Susthitavarman
Answer: (A) Susthitavarman
Answer: (A) Susthitavarman
Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.
Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.
Bhaskarvarman was the most illustrious king of the dynasty of Pushyavarman (Varman dynasty) and must have raised the importance of Pragjyotisha-Kamrupa in North Indian politics. His father Susthitavarman had two sons, Supratisthitavarman and Bhaskarvarman.
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Q9. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
Q9. Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(B) Bishnu Ram Medhi
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
(D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhry
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi
AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
Gopinath Bordoloi AnswerMaulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.
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Q10. Which city in Assam is known as the 'Tea City of India'?
Q10. Which city in Assam is known as the 'Tea City of India'?
(A) Jorhat
(A) Jorhat
(A) Jorhat
(B) Dibrugarh
(B) Dibrugarh
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Sivasagar
(C) Sivasagar
(C) Sivasagar
(D) Golaghat
(D) Golaghat
(D) Golaghat
Answer: (B) Dibrugarh
Answer: (B) Dibrugarh
Answer: (B) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is a major city in Assam and is known as the "Tea City of India" due to its significant role in the country's tea industry. It's a major center for tea production, processing, and export.
Dibrugarh is a major city in Assam and is known as the "Tea City of India" due to its significant role in the country's tea industry. It's a major center for tea production, processing, and export.
Dibrugarh is a major city in Assam and is known as the "Tea City of India" due to its significant role in the country's tea industry. It's a major center for tea production, processing, and export.
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