Q1. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed? Q1. At the end of which war, Yandaboo treaty was signed?
(A) War of Itakhuli (A) War of Itakhuli
(B) Second Anglo Burmese war (B) Second Anglo Burmese war
(C) First Anglo Burmese War (C) First Anglo Burmese War
(D) Battle of Mahargarh (D) Battle of Mahargarh
Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War Answer: (C) First Anglo Burmese War
The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.The Treaty of Yandabo (February 1826) formally ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty was signed on 24 February 1826, nearly two years after the war formally broke out on 5 March 1824, by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and the Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side, without any due permission and consent of the Ahom kingdom, Kachari kingdom or the other territories covered in the treaty. With the British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km (50 mi) from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion.
Q1. Which relief feature protects Assam from cold polar winds in winter? Q1. Which relief feature protects Assam from cold polar winds in winter?
(A) Purvanchal (A) Purvanchal
(B) Bhutan (B) Bhutan
(C) Himalayas (C) Himalayas
(D) Arunachal (D) Arunachal
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.
Sutamla aka Jayadhwaj Singha, a king of the Ahom dynasty, was called Bhagania Roja due to his flight from the Mughal invader Mir Jumla.Sutamla aka Jayadhwaj Singha, a king of the Ahom dynasty, was called Bhagania Roja due to his flight from the Mughal invader Mir Jumla.
Q3. Which of the following state has the highest number of National Park in India? Q3. Which of the following state has the highest number of National Park in India?
Q5. In what year was the initial Census of Assam carried out? Q5. In what year was the initial Census of Assam carried out?
(A) 1872 (A) 1872
(B) 1873 (B) 1873
(C) 1901 (C) 1901
(D) 1911 (D) 1911
Answer: (A) 1872 Answer: (A) 1872
The first census of Assam was conducted in 1872, along with the rest of India. This census was conducted asynchronously in different parts of the country.The first census of Assam was conducted in 1872, along with the rest of India. This census was conducted asynchronously in different parts of the country.
Q6. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka? Q6. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka?
(A) One week before Magh Bihu (A) One week before Magh Bihu
(B) One week after Magh Bihu (B) One week after Magh Bihu
(C) On the day before Magh Bihu (C) On the day before Magh Bihu
(D) On the day after Magh Bihu (D) On the day after Magh Bihu
Answer: (C) On the day before Magh Bihu Answer: (C) On the day before Magh Bihu
Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.Uruka is the night before Magh Bihu, a significant harvest festival in Assam, India. It's a night of feasting, merrymaking, and community bonding, marking the end of the harvesting season. People prepare special dishes, build temporary shelters (Bhelaghar), and light bonfires (Meji) as part of the celebrations. Uruka is a time to express gratitude for the harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the main Magh Bihu festivities begin.
Q7. What is the longitudinal extent of Assam? Q7. What is the longitudinal extent of Assam?
(A) 85°E and 95°E (A) 85°E and 95°E
(B) 80°E and 92°E (B) 80°E and 92°E
(C) 82°E and 93°E (C) 82°E and 93°E
(D) 89°E and 96°E (D) 89°E and 96°E
Answer: (D) 89°E and 96°E Answer: (D) 89°E and 96°E
The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.The State of Assam, popularly known as the land of the red river and blue hills is the gateway to the North East India. Geographically the state is extending from 22°19' to 28°16' North Latitude and 89°42' to 96°30' East Longitude between the foot hills of the Eastern Himalayas and the Patkai and Naga Hill Ranges.
Q8. In which year the battle of Itakhuli was fought? Q8. In which year the battle of Itakhuli was fought?
(A) 1671 (A) 1671
(B) 1672 (B) 1672
(C) 1681 (C) 1681
(D) 1682 (D) 1682
Answer: (D) 1682 Answer: (D) 1682
The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in August 1682 between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire. The Ahoms pushed back Mughal control to the west of the Manas river.The Battle of Itakhuli was fought in August 1682 between the Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire. The Ahoms pushed back Mughal control to the west of the Manas river.
Q9. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through? Q9. Burmese army entered Assam in 1817 through?
(A) Diphu (A) Diphu
(B) Bomdila (B) Bomdila
(C) Dihang (C) Dihang
(D) Patkai (D) Patkai
Answer: (D) Patkai Answer: (D) Patkai
The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.The Burmese army entered Assam in January 1817 through Patkai pass, led by General Bhamo and Badan Chandra Borphukan. The first battle was fought on March 27, 1817 at Ghiradari, where the Assamese army was outnumbered and surrendered within a week.
Q10. Against whom did Mula Gabharu died fighting with? Q10. Against whom did Mula Gabharu died fighting with?
(A) Mir Jumla (A) Mir Jumla
(B) Mirza Nathan (B) Mirza Nathan
(C) Det Chung (C) Det Chung
(D) Turbaq (D) Turbaq
Answer: (D) Turbaq Answer: (D) Turbaq
On the fourth day of the war, she saw her husband's murderer, the commander Turbak Khan. Seeing her husband's murderer in the war zone, Nang Mula bravely fought with Turbak Khan. But Turbak Khan was a trained fighter and so he killed Mula Gabharu. After her death, the Ahom soldiers were awakened in new strength.On the fourth day of the war, she saw her husband's murderer, the commander Turbak Khan. Seeing her husband's murderer in the war zone, Nang Mula bravely fought with Turbak Khan. But Turbak Khan was a trained fighter and so he killed Mula Gabharu. After her death, the Ahom soldiers were awakened in new strength.