Q1. When was Saraighat bridge constructed? Q1. When was Saraighat bridge constructed?
(A) 1950 (A) 1950
(B) 1962 (B) 1962
(C) 1987 (C) 1987
(D) 1973 (D) 1973
Answer: (B) 1962 Answer: (B) 1962
The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963.
The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.The Saraighat Bridge (1.492 km) was constructed between 1959 and 1962. When it was completed, it was India's longest bridge and the third-longest in Asia. The bridge was completed in September 1962 and the first engine rolled across it on 23 September 1962, followed by Goods Train service from 31 October that year. The roadway opened in March 1963.
The Saraighat Bridge is the first bridge in Assam to cross the Brahmaputra River. It connects north Guwahati to Guwahati city.
Q1. When is World Health Day observed? Q1. When is World Health Day observed?
(A) April 7 (A) April 7
(B) May 7 (B) May 7
(C) June 7 (C) June 7
(D) July 7 (D) July 7
Answer: (A) April 7 Answer: (A) April 7
World Health Day is observed on April 7 every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).World Health Day is observed on April 7 every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Q2. Assam covers what percent of India's total area? Q2. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
(A) 2.4% (A) 2.4%
(B) 5.2% (B) 5.2%
(C) 2% (C) 2%
(D) 3.5% (D) 3.5%
Answer: (A) 2.4% Answer: (A) 2.4%
Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.
Q4. Which animal was notably absent from the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? Q4. Which animal was notably absent from the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
(A) Cow (A) Cow
(B) Elephant (B) Elephant
(C) Tiger (C) Tiger
(D) Rhinoceros (D) Rhinoceros
Answer: (A) Cow Answer: (A) Cow
While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.
Q6. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award? Q6. Who authored the poetry book "Alakananda" in 1968, a recipient of the Assam Sahitya Akademi award?
Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".Nalini Bala Devi is a renowned Assamese poet who was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection "Alakananda".
Q8. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India? Q8. When Muhammad Ghori attacked first in India?
(A) 1175 (A) 1175
(B) 1173 (B) 1173
(C) 1180 (C) 1180
(D) 1206 (D) 1206
Answer: (A) 1175 Answer: (A) 1175
The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.The first Invasion of Muhammad Ghori was in 1175 AD when he attacked Multan. He was the founder of Muslim rule in India.
Q9. What percentage of the Assam population speaks Assamese? Q9. 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.
Q10. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo? Q10. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba (A) Doba
(B) Mridanga (B) Mridanga
(C) Dotara (C) Dotara
(D) Toka (D) Toka
Answer: (D) Toka Answer: (D) Toka
Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.Toka is a popular and easily available musical instrument used in Assamese folk Music. Toka is made of Bamboo, and bamboo being the most common produce of the forests of Assam, it is used abundantly by Assamese folk musicians.
