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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Q1. Madan Kamdev traces its origins back to the
Q1. Madan Kamdev traces its origins back to the
(A) 12th Century
(A) 12th Century
(A) 12th Century
(B) 13th Century
(B) 13th Century
(B) 13th Century
(C) 9th Century
(C) 9th Century
(C) 9th Century
(D) 16th Century
(D) 16th Century
(D) 16th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
Answer: (C) 9th Century
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Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D.
Madan Kamdev is an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam. The place dates back to the 9th and 10th century A.D.
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Q2. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
Q2. During which national movement did Kanaklata Barua become a martyr?
(A) Quit India Movement
(A) Quit India Movement
(A) Quit India Movement
(B) Swadeshi Movement
(B) Swadeshi Movement
(B) Swadeshi Movement
(C) Civil Disobedience Movement
(C) Civil Disobedience Movement
(C) Civil Disobedience Movement
(D) Non Cooperation Movement
(D) Non Cooperation Movement
(D) Non Cooperation Movement
Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
Answer: (A) Quit India Movement
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Q3. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
Q3. Who were the notable leaders of Dandua Droh?
(A) Maniram Dewan and Peoli Baruah
(A) Maniram Dewan and Peoli Baruah
(A) Maniram Dewan and Peoli Baruah
(B) Maniram Dewan and Hara Dutta
(B) Maniram Dewan and Hara Dutta
(B) Maniram Dewan and Hara Dutta
(C) Bira Dutta and Peoli Baruah
(C) Bira Dutta and Peoli Baruah
(C) Bira Dutta and Peoli Baruah
(D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
(D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
(D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
Answer: (D) Hara Dutta and Bira Dutta
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Dandua Droh is an Assamese historical novel by Rajani Kanta Bardolai, published in 1909. The book is based on the Dundiya rebellion, a significant revolt in the history of Assam. Haradatta Choudhury and his brother Biradatta, they arranged a large force of Barkandazes, mainly of Hindustanis and Sikhs against the Ahom government.
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Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Porasor" in Assamese literature?
Q4. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Porasor" in Assamese literature?
(A) Robin Dey
(A) Robin Dey
(A) Robin Dey
(B) Navakanta Barua
(B) Navakanta Barua
(B) Navakanta Barua
(C) Hiren Gohain
(C) Hiren Gohain
(C) Hiren Gohain
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
(D) Rudra Baruah
Answer: (A) Robin Dey
Answer: (A) Robin Dey
Answer: (A) Robin Dey
Robin Dey is known as the "Porasor" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist.
Robin Dey is known as the "Porasor" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist.
Robin Dey is known as the "Porasor" in Assamese literature. He was a prominent Assamese writer, poet, and journalist.
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Q5. Who was the first civil servant of India from Assam?
Q5. Who was the first civil servant of India from Assam?
(A) Jamchonga Nampui
(A) Jamchonga Nampui
(A) Jamchonga Nampui
(B) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
(B) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
(B) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
(C) Anundoram Borooah
(C) Anundoram Borooah
(C) Anundoram Borooah
(D) Paban Kumar Borthakur
(D) Paban Kumar Borthakur
(D) Paban Kumar Borthakur
Answer: (C) Anundoram Borooah
Answer: (C) Anundoram Borooah
Answer: (C) Anundoram Borooah
Anundoram Borooah
Anundoram Borooah
Anundoram Borooah
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Q6. The Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in India, is commonly spotted in which region of Assam?
Q6. The Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in India, is commonly spotted in which region of Assam?
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(A) Brahmaputra Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(B) Barak Valley
(C) Karbi Anglong Hills
(C) Karbi Anglong Hills
(C) Karbi Anglong Hills
(D) Goalpara District
(D) Goalpara District
(D) Goalpara District
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra Valley
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra Valley
Answer: (A) Brahmaputra Valley
The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.
The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.
The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam is specifically known for its high density of Hoolock Gibbons. It is one of the best places in India to observe these endangered apes in their natural habitat. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in the Jorhat district of Assam.
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Q7. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
Q7. Which of these is a famous historical site in Assam, known for its unique architectural style?
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(A) Kamakhya Temple
(B) Rang Ghar
(B) Rang Ghar
(B) Rang Ghar
(C) Umananda Temple
(C) Umananda Temple
(C) Umananda Temple
(D) Majuli Island
(D) Majuli Island
(D) Majuli Island
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Answer: (B) Rang Ghar
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
Rang Ghar is a unique amphitheater-like structure built by Ahom king Swargadeo Pratap Singha. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.
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Q8. In 1656 A.D., which temple was built by Koch King Naranarayana?
Q8. In 1656 A.D., which temple was built by Koch King Naranarayana?
(A) Sukreswar
(A) Sukreswar
(A) Sukreswar
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(B) Kamakhya
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(C) Navagraha
(D) Ugratara
(D) Ugratara
(D) Ugratara
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Answer: (B) Kamakhya
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
Koch King Naranarayana is renowned for his significant contributions to the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. While he may have been involved in other temple projects, his most celebrated achievement was the rebuilding of the Kamakhya Temple in the late 16th century (around 1565 AD).
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Q9. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
Q9. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(A) Doba
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(B) Mridanga
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(C) Dotara
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
(D) Toka
Answer: (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.
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.
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Q10. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
Q10. Through which pass did Ahom entered Assam?
(A) Diphu Pass
(A) Diphu Pass
(A) Diphu Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(B) Phungan Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(C) Patkai Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
(D) Moreh Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
Answer: (C) Patkai Pass
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 CE when Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao entered the Brahmaputra valley through the Patkai pass.
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