The chief of the Singphos was known as? [#828]
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Q1. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Q1. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
(A) Captain
(A) Captain
(A) Captain
(B) Pengbam
(B) Pengbam
(B) Pengbam
(C) Gaum
(C) Gaum
(C) Gaum
(D) King
(D) King
(D) King
Answer: (C) Gaum
Answer: (C) Gaum
Answer: (C) Gaum
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong.
In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
The Singphos are divided into clans, each with a chief known as a "Gaum". The main clans include Bessa, Duffa, Luttao, Luttora, Tesari, Mirip, Lophae, Lutong, and Magrong. In 1823, Bessa Gaum was the Singpho chief who allowed Robert Bruce to take some tea plants and seeds. Some tea leaves were sent to the Botanical Gardens in Calcutta, where the plant was identified as a variety of tea. Tea experts credit Bisa Gam with the discovery of tea in Assam in 1823.
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Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?
Q1. How many times did the Mughals attack Assam?
(A) 12 times
(A) 12 times
(A) 12 times
(B) 15 times
(B) 15 times
(B) 15 times
(C) 20 times
(C) 20 times
(C) 20 times
(D) 17 times
(D) 17 times
(D) 17 times
Answer: (D) 17 times
Answer: (D) 17 times
Answer: (D) 17 times
17 times
17 times
17 times
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Q2. Who conferred Gopinath Bordoloi with the title 'Lokapriya'?
Q2. Who conferred Gopinath Bordoloi with the title 'Lokapriya'?
(A) Saiyid Fazal Ali
(A) Saiyid Fazal Ali
(A) Saiyid Fazal Ali
(B) Jayram Das Daulatram
(B) Jayram Das Daulatram
(B) Jayram Das Daulatram
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Braj Kumar Nehru
(D) Braj Kumar Nehru
(D) Braj Kumar Nehru
Answer: (B) Jayram Das Daulatram
Answer: (B) Jayram Das Daulatram
Answer: (B) Jayram Das Daulatram
Jayram Das Doulatram, the then Governor of Assam, conferred the title 'Lokapriya' (loved by all) upon Gopinath Bordoloi in recognition of his selfless dedication towards Assam and its people. Bordoloi is considered one of the most revered leaders of Assam and is fondly remembered for his contributions to the state's development and unity.
Jayram Das Doulatram, the then Governor of Assam, conferred the title 'Lokapriya' (loved by all) upon Gopinath Bordoloi in recognition of his selfless dedication towards Assam and its people. Bordoloi is considered one of the most revered leaders of Assam and is fondly remembered for his contributions to the state's development and unity.
Jayram Das Doulatram, the then Governor of Assam, conferred the title 'Lokapriya' (loved by all) upon Gopinath Bordoloi in recognition of his selfless dedication towards Assam and its people. Bordoloi is considered one of the most revered leaders of Assam and is fondly remembered for his contributions to the state's development and unity.
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Q3. Which traditional Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu?
Q3. Which traditional Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu?
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(A) Rongali Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu
(D) Kati Bihu
(D) Kati Bihu
(D) Kati 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, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam, India, in the month of Magh (January-February). It marks the end of the harvesting season and is associated with feasting and bonfires. The name "Bhogali" comes from "bhog," which means food and enjoyment, reflecting the celebratory nature of the festival with an abundance of food after the harvest.
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Q4. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
Q4. In which district is the Kamakhya Temple located?
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(A) Nagaon
(B) Nalbari
(B) Nalbari
(B) Nalbari
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(C) Kamrup Metropolitan
(D) Kamrup
(D) Kamrup
(D) Kamrup
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
Answer: (C) Kamrup Metropolitan
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
The Kamakhya Temple is situated in the Nilachal Hills of Guwahati, which falls under the Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam, India.
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Q5. Which Assam revolt is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of Assam?
Q5. Which Assam revolt is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of Assam?
(A) Phulaguri Dhawa
(A) Phulaguri Dhawa
(A) Phulaguri Dhawa
(B) Rangia Uprising
(B) Rangia Uprising
(B) Rangia Uprising
(C) Patharughat Uprising
(C) Patharughat Uprising
(C) Patharughat Uprising
(D) Lachima Revolt
(D) Lachima Revolt
(D) Lachima Revolt
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
Answer: (C) Patharughat Uprising
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history.
On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.
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Q6. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
Q6. The capital of Muttock kingdom was?
(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(A) Sadiya
(B) Ganakkusi
(B) Ganakkusi
(B) Ganakkusi
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(C) Jorhat
(D) Rangagora
(D) Rangagora
(D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
Answer: (D) Rangagora
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah.
The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
The capital of the Muttock Kingdom was Rangagora, Tinsukia (Bengmara). The city was built by King Sarbananda Singha and his minister Gopinath Barbaruah. The Muttock Kingdom existed from 1788–1842. During the reign of the last Muttock King, Sarbananda Singha, many ponds and tanks were created around the capital city. Na-Pukhuri Park is a historical monument from the Muttock Kingdom that was built during this time.
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Q7. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor"?
Q7. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor"?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwalla
(C) Hem Barua
(C) Hem Barua
(C) Hem Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Answer: (A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
Chandra Kumar Agarwala, a prominent figure in Assamese literature, is often referred to as "Pratimar Khonikor" (The Sculptor of Images) for his evocative and imaginative poetry, particularly known for its romantic and idealistic themes.
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Q8. Who is known as 'Kobita Konwar' in Assamese literature?
Q8. Who is known as 'Kobita Konwar' in Assamese literature?
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(B) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(B) Ananda Chandra Agarwala
(C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
(D) Bishnuprasad Rabha
Answer: (C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
Answer: (C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
Answer: (C) Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan
Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.
Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.
Ambeshwar Chetia Phukan (ACP=KK) is known as "Kobita Konwar" in Assamese literature.
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Q9. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?
Q9. Which is the last north bank tributary of Brahmaputra within Assam?
(A) Sonkosh
(A) Sonkosh
(A) Sonkosh
(B) Manas
(B) Manas
(B) Manas
(C) Gadhadhar
(C) Gadhadhar
(C) Gadhadhar
(D) Saralbhanga
(D) Saralbhanga
(D) Saralbhanga
Answer: (A) Sonkosh
Answer: (A) Sonkosh
Answer: (A) Sonkosh
The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh.
Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.
The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh. Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.
The Sankosh River is the last major north bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River before it enters Bangladesh. Sankosh (also Puna Thsang Chu, and Svarnakosha) is a river that rises in northern Bhutan and empties into the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam in India. Sankosh river forms the boundary between Assam and West Bengal.
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Q10. In which region is Kushan gaan well-known?
Q10. In which region is Kushan gaan well-known?
(A) Barpeta
(A) Barpeta
(A) Barpeta
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(B) Goalpara
(C) Darrang
(C) Darrang
(C) Darrang
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
(D) Dhubri
Answer: (B) Goalpara
Answer: (B) Goalpara
Answer: (B) Goalpara
Kushan gaan is a traditional folk theatre form primarily found and performed in the Goalpara district of Assam, India. This unique form of theatre combines music, dance, and acting, often drawing its themes and stories from the epic Ramayana. It is performed by semi-professional troupes and plays a significant role in the cultural identity and heritage of the Goalpara region.
Kushan gaan is a traditional folk theatre form primarily found and performed in the Goalpara district of Assam, India. This unique form of theatre combines music, dance, and acting, often drawing its themes and stories from the epic Ramayana. It is performed by semi-professional troupes and plays a significant role in the cultural identity and heritage of the Goalpara region.
Kushan gaan is a traditional folk theatre form primarily found and performed in the Goalpara district of Assam, India. This unique form of theatre combines music, dance, and acting, often drawing its themes and stories from the epic Ramayana. It is performed by semi-professional troupes and plays a significant role in the cultural identity and heritage of the Goalpara region.
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