The chief of the Singphos was known as? [#828]
| « | ! | ! | » |
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.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Related MCQ Quizzes
Q1. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
Q1. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Binanda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(C) Ananda Chandra Barua
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(D) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Answer: (C) Ananda Chandra Barua
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
Ananda Chandra Barua (ACB=BBK) is a renowned Assamese poet, playwright, and journalist. He is affectionately called 'Bakulbonor Kavi' due to his famous collection of poems titled "Bakul Bonor Kabita" (Poems of the Bakul Grove).
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q2. Which is the Neolithic site of North-East India?
Q2. Which is the Neolithic site of North-East India?
(A) Chirand
(A) Chirand
(A) Chirand
(B) Senuar
(B) Senuar
(B) Senuar
(C) Daojali Hading
(C) Daojali Hading
(C) Daojali Hading
(D) Taradih
(D) Taradih
(D) Taradih
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
Answer: (C) Daojali Hading
Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.
Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.
Daojali Hading is a significant Neolithic site situated in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being one of the first and most thoroughly excavated stratified Neolithic sites in North-East India. Archaeological findings from this site include characteristic polished stone tools (such as celts and adzes), as well as distinctive cord-marked pottery, grinding stones, and evidence of early metallurgical activities like iron slag. These discoveries provide crucial insights into the agricultural practices, tool technology, and early settled life of the Neolithic communities in the region, with artifacts dated around 2,700 years old.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q3. The Bell-Metal Industry of Assam is in
Q3. The Bell-Metal Industry of Assam is in
(A) Sarthebari
(A) Sarthebari
(A) Sarthebari
(B) Sualkuchi
(B) Sualkuchi
(B) Sualkuchi
(C) Jagirod
(C) Jagirod
(C) Jagirod
(D) Nalbari
(D) Nalbari
(D) Nalbari
Answer: (A) Sarthebari
Answer: (A) Sarthebari
Answer: (A) Sarthebari
Sarthebari
Sarthebari
Sarthebari
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q4. What is Jhumur?
Q4. What is Jhumur?
(A) A bird
(A) A bird
(A) A bird
(B) A prominent person
(B) A prominent person
(B) A prominent person
(C) An instrument
(C) An instrument
(C) An instrument
(D) Songs of the Tea tribe
(D) Songs of the Tea tribe
(D) Songs of the Tea tribe
Answer: (D) Songs of the Tea tribe
Answer: (D) Songs of the Tea tribe
Answer: (D) Songs of the Tea tribe
Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.
Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.
Jhumur is a vibrant folk dance primarily associated with the tea tribe communities of Assam and also prevalent in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. It is often performed during harvest seasons and festivals.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q5. What is Madol?
Q5. What is Madol?
(A) An instrument
(A) An instrument
(A) An instrument
(B) A type of tea
(B) A type of tea
(B) A type of tea
(C) A labor class
(C) A labor class
(C) A labor class
(D) A type of wage
(D) A type of wage
(D) A type of wage
Answer: (A) An instrument
Answer: (A) An instrument
Answer: (A) An instrument
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
A Madol is a double-sided barrel drum, a percussion instrument widely used by various ethnic groups in Northeast India, particularly in Assam, Sikkim, and among communities of Nepali origin. It's an important part of their folk music and cultural performances. It is often played during festivals, dances, and other cultural events.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q6. Which is the first national park in assam?
Q6. Which is the first national park in assam?
(A) Kaziranga national park
(A) Kaziranga national park
(A) Kaziranga national park
(B) Manas national park
(B) Manas national park
(B) Manas national park
(C) Nameri national park
(C) Nameri national park
(C) Nameri national park
(D) Orang national park
(D) Orang national park
(D) Orang national park
Answer: (A) Kaziranga national park
Answer: (A) Kaziranga national park
Answer: (A) Kaziranga national park
Kaziranga national park
Kaziranga national park
Kaziranga national park
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q7. Which Assamese writer used the sobriquet (nickname) 'A Native'?
Q7. Which Assamese writer used the sobriquet (nickname) 'A Native'?
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(A) Binanda Chandra Barua
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(C) Banikanta Kakati
(D) Bhubanmohan Baruah
(D) Bhubanmohan Baruah
(D) Bhubanmohan Baruah
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: (B) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan (ADP=AN), a pioneer of modern Assamese prose, is known for using the sobriquet "A Native." He was a prolific writer, journalist, and social reformer who played a significant role in the Assamese renaissance.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q8. The chief of the Singphos was known as?
Q8. 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.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q9. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
Q9. Which community celebrates the Ali-Aai-Ligang agri-based festival?
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(A) Karbi
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(B) Ahom
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(C) Mishing
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
Answer: (C) Mishing
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
The Ali-Aai-Ligang festival is primarily celebrated by the Mishing tribe, one of the largest indigenous groups in Assam. It is a significant agricultural festival marking the beginning of the sowing season.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Q10. Which is the inaugural national park in Assam?
Q10. Which is the inaugural national park in Assam?
(A) Manas
(A) Manas
(A) Manas
(B) Nameri
(B) Nameri
(B) Nameri
(C) Orang
(C) Orang
(C) Orang
(D) Kaziranga
(D) Kaziranga
(D) Kaziranga
Answer: (D) Kaziranga
Answer: (D) Kaziranga
Answer: (D) Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kaziranga National Park holds the distinction of being the first national park established in Assam. Its significance lies in its rich biodiversity, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
*** Choose the correct option to show answer. (Choose the correct option to show answer.) Need help
Related Questions
1. Name the first talkie in Assamese.2. The Moplah Rebellion in 1921 in Malabar was primarily a rebellion by Muslim peasants against:3. Which districts in Assam have major limestone reserves?4. When was BTAD formed?5. In terms of area, the smallest district of Assam is6. Who is known as 'Kobita Konwar' in Assamese literature?7. Who was Kuranganayani?8. Which place in Assam is known for its rainforest, and in which district is it located?9. In which district of Assam is the population density the highest?10. Which Satra was established by Ahom King Jayaddhwaj Singha?11. When did Mahatma Gandhi first visit Assam?12. Which river is the lifeline of Assam and significantly influences its demography?13. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam?14. Which Assamese tea variety is known for its distinct malty flavor and is highly prized in the international market?15. With the aid of whom Subhash Chandra Bose revived the Azad Hind Fauz in 1943?16. Where is the Tocklai Tea Research Centre located?17. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with constitutional protections to
the people of Assam?18. The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the 'Amazon of the East,' is located in which district?19. Which Assamese writer is referred to as "Agnikobi"?20. Who did the illustration work for the medieval Assamese text ' Hastividyarnava'?