Q1. In which locations did Maniram Dewan establish his initial tea gardens? Q1. In which locations did Maniram Dewan establish his initial tea gardens?
(A) Golaghat and Sivasagar (A) Golaghat and Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat and Sivasagar (B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
(C) Dibrugarh and Tinsukia (C) Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
(D) Tezpur and Nagaon (D) Tezpur and Nagaon
Answer: (B) Jorhat and Sivasagar Answer: (B) Jorhat and Sivasagar
Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.Maniram Dewan, also known as Maniram Dutta Baruah, was a prominent figure in Assam's history and a pioneer in the tea industry. He established his initial tea gardens in the areas of Sivasagar and Jorhat, which were then part of the unified Sivasagar district. These ventures marked the beginning of organized tea cultivation by indigenous Assamese individuals and contributed significantly to the growth of the tea industry in the region.
Q2. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan? Q2. Which Ahom king is said to have adopted the title of Swargadeo/Swarganarayan?
(A) Sukapha (A) Sukapha
(B) Sukrangpha (B) Sukrangpha
(C) Suhungmung (C) Suhungmung
(D) Sudampha (D) Sudampha
Answer: (C) Suhungmung Answer: (C) Suhungmung
Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.Suhungmung was the first Ahom king to adopt the Hindu name "Swarga Narayan". The title "Swargadeo" or "Lord of Heaven" in Assamese was later given to Suhungmung and his successors.
Q4. What is the scientific name for Assam tea? Q4. What is the scientific name for Assam tea?
(A) Camellia sinensis var. sinensis (A) Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
(B) Camellia sinensis var. assamica (B) Camellia sinensis var. assamica
(C) Camellia sinensis var. japonica (C) Camellia sinensis var. japonica
(D) Camellia sinensis var. pubilimba (D) Camellia sinensis var. pubilimba
Answer: (B) Camellia sinensis var. assamica Answer: (B) Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.Assam tea, like all true teas, comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However, the specific variety that is predominantly grown in Assam and gives its distinctive characteristics is Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is well-suited to the hot and humid climate of Assam.
Q5. When was the Ahom Kingdom established? Q5. When was the Ahom Kingdom established?
(A) 1200 (A) 1200
(B) 1253 (B) 1253
(C) 1272 (C) 1272
(D) 1228 (D) 1228
Answer: (D) 1228 Answer: (D) 1228
The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.The Ahom Kingdom was established in 1253 by Sukapha, a Tai prince who migrated from Mong Mao (present-day Yunnan Province, China). The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for nearly 600 years until its annexation by the British Empire in 1826.
Q7. In the Permian period India was a part of? Q7. In the Permian period India was a part of?
(A) Laurasia (A) Laurasia
(B) Gondwanaland (B) Gondwanaland
(C) Both of the above (C) Both of the above
(D) None of the above (D) None of the above
Answer: (B) Gondwanaland Answer: (B) Gondwanaland
During the Permian period, India was part of the Gondwana System, the southern half of a supercontinent that also included South America, Africa, Arabia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Antarctica, and Australia.During the Permian period, India was part of the Gondwana System, the southern half of a supercontinent that also included South America, Africa, Arabia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Antarctica, and Australia.
Q9. The real Assamese prose writing was first introduced by? Q9. The real Assamese prose writing was first introduced by?
(A) Sankardeva (A) Sankardeva
(B) Madhabdeva (B) Madhabdeva
(C) Madhab Kandali (C) Madhab Kandali
(D) Bhattadeva (D) Bhattadeva
Answer: (D) Bhattadeva Answer: (D) Bhattadeva
Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.Bhattadeva is now known as the father of Assamese prose who introduced it in Assam.
Q10. Which community observes Boisago? Q10. Which community observes Boisago?
(A) The Misings (A) The Misings
(B) The Karbis (B) The Karbis
(C) The Rabhas (C) The Rabhas
(D) The Bodos (D) The Bodos
Answer: (D) The Bodos Answer: (D) The Bodos
Boisago is the most important and vibrant festival of the Bodo community, an indigenous group of Assam, India. It marks their new year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, featuring traditional music, dance (Bagurumba), and feasting.Boisago is the most important and vibrant festival of the Bodo community, an indigenous group of Assam, India. It marks their new year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, featuring traditional music, dance (Bagurumba), and feasting.
