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Q1. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
Q1. When did English forces occupied Gauhati from the Burmese?
(A) 1826
(A) 1826
(A) 1826
(B) 1820
(B) 1820
(B) 1820
(C) 1824
(C) 1824
(C) 1824
(D) 1857
(D) 1857
(D) 1857
Answer: (C) 1824
Answer: (C) 1824
Answer: (C) 1824
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century.
The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824.
The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
The British occupied Guwahati on March 28, 1824, during the First Anglo-Burmese War. The war lasted from 1824 to 1826 and was the first of three wars between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The British captured Guwahati, Raha, and Nowgong in less than a month. The British also made administrative arrangements by October 1824. The war resulted in parts of Burma coming under the control of the East India Company. Assam became a part of India in 1826 after the Treaty of Yandaboo.
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Q1. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
Q1. Which part of Assam receives very little rainfall?
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
(D) All of these
(D) All of these
(D) All of these
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
Answer: (C) Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
While Assam is generally known for its heavy rainfall, the Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, located in the central part of the state, receive significantly less rainfall compared to other regions.
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Q2. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?
Q2. What is the east-west extension range of the Brahmaputra Valley?
(A) 715 km
(A) 715 km
(A) 715 km
(B) 710 km
(B) 710 km
(B) 710 km
(C) 700 km
(C) 700 km
(C) 700 km
(D) 720 km
(D) 720 km
(D) 720 km
Answer: (C) 700 km
Answer: (C) 700 km
Answer: (C) 700 km
700 km
700 km
700 km
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Q3. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
Q3. Where did Sankardeva establish the first Satra?
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(A) Bardowa
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(B) Barpeta
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(C) Sundaridiya
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
(D) Majuli
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Answer: (A) Bardowa
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.
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Q4. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
Q4. The famous Assamese historical figure and saint associated with the Neo-Vaishnavite movement is
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(A) Sankardev
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(B) Lachit Borphukan
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(C) Sukaphaa
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
(D) Bir Chilarai
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Answer: (A) Sankardev
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.
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Q5. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka?
Q5. What is the occasion celebrated on Uruka?
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(A) One week before Magh Bihu
(B) One week after 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
(C) On the day before Magh Bihu
(D) On the day after 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
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.
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.
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Q6. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
Q6. Assam covers what percent of India's total area?
(A) 2.4%
(A) 2.4%
(A) 2.4%
(B) 5.2%
(B) 5.2%
(B) 5.2%
(C) 2%
(C) 2%
(C) 2%
(D) 3.5%
(D) 3.5%
(D) 3.5%
Answer: (A) 2.4%
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.
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.
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Q7. When was BTAD formed?
Q7. When was BTAD formed?
(A) 1978
(A) 1978
(A) 1978
(B) 1999
(B) 1999
(B) 1999
(C) 2003
(C) 2003
(C) 2003
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
(D) 2001
Answer: (C) 2003
Answer: (C) 2003
Answer: (C) 2003
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
The Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) was formed on February 10, 2003, as a result of the historic BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) accord. The BTAD is made up of four districts: Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, and Udalguri.
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Q8. Who became the initial Christian priest in Assam?
Q8. Who became the initial Christian priest in Assam?
(A) Allan Bond
(A) Allan Bond
(A) Allan Bond
(B) David Scott
(B) David Scott
(B) David Scott
(C) Henry Nicholls
(C) Henry Nicholls
(C) Henry Nicholls
(D) Nathan Brown
(D) Nathan Brown
(D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
Answer: (D) Nathan Brown
Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.
Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.
Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.
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Q9. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
Q9. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(A) Gamocha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(B) Mokcha
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(C) Chadar
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
(D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
Answer: (D) Bihuwaan
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
The Bihuwaan (Gamosa) is a traditional Assamese cloth that holds significant cultural importance. It is often gifted during Bihu as a symbol of respect, affection, and good wishes.
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Q10. Which Assamese leader is known for his contributions to the Assamese language and literature, and is also a prominent figure in the Vaishnavite movement in Assam?
Q10. Which Assamese leader is known for his contributions to the Assamese language and literature, and is also a prominent figure in the Vaishnavite movement in Assam?
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
(C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
(C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
(D) Hemchandra Baruah
(D) Hemchandra Baruah
(D) Hemchandra Baruah
Answer: (C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
Answer: (C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
Answer: (C) Srimanta Sankaradeva
Srimanta Sankaradeva is a revered figure in Assamese history, known for his contributions to Assamese language, literature, and the Vaishnavite movement.
Srimanta Sankaradeva is a revered figure in Assamese history, known for his contributions to Assamese language, literature, and the Vaishnavite movement.
Srimanta Sankaradeva is a revered figure in Assamese history, known for his contributions to Assamese language, literature, and the Vaishnavite movement.
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