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. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
Q1. Which site is referred to as the Khajuraho of Assam?
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Madan Kamdev
(B) Madan Kamdev
(B) Madan Kamdev
(C) Sukreswar
(C) Sukreswar
(C) Sukreswar
(D) Basistha Ashram
(D) Basistha Ashram
(D) Basistha Ashram
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Answer: (B) Madan Kamdev
Madan Kamdev, located in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup district of Assam, is often referred to as the "Khajuraho of Assam" due to its collection of sculptures, some of which are erotic, reminiscent of the famous Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh.
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Q2. 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?
Q2. 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
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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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Q3. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
Q3. Arimatta Raja (Lower Assam Raja) Kamrupi Raja related which village
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(B) Mukalmua/Kumarikata
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(C) Tihu/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
(D) Kamalpur/Hajo
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Answer: (A) Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
Arikuchi/Kumarikata
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Q4. The cloth offered during Bihu is called:
Q4. 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
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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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Q5. Who is known as the Lion Man of Assam?
Q5. Who is known as the Lion Man of Assam?
(A) Maniram Dewan
(A) Maniram Dewan
(A) Maniram Dewan
(B) Kushal Konwar
(B) Kushal Konwar
(B) Kushal Konwar
(C) Bishnuram Medhi
(C) Bishnuram Medhi
(C) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Radha Govinda Baruah
(D) Radha Govinda Baruah
(D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Answer: (D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Answer: (D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Answer: (D) Radha Govinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah
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Q6. Who used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" in Assamese literature?
Q6. Who used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" in Assamese literature?
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
(B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
(B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
(C) Kanaklata Baruah
(C) Kanaklata Baruah
(C) Kanaklata Baruah
(D) Raghunath Choudhary
(D) Raghunath Choudhary
(D) Raghunath Choudhary
Answer: (B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
Answer: (B) Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya
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Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.
Chakreshwar Bhattacharyya, a prominent Assamese writer and journalist, used the pen name "Rajpathar Sil" (Stone on the Royal Road) for his literary works.
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Q7. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda?
Q7. Who caught Madurai and took the title of Madurantakam and Maduraikonda?
(A) Vijayalaya
(A) Vijayalaya
(A) Vijayalaya
(B) Aditya I
(B) Aditya I
(B) Aditya I
(C) Parantaka I
(C) Parantaka I
(C) Parantaka I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
(D) Rajaraja Chola I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
Answer: (C) Parantaka I
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Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
Parantaka I, who reigned as a Chola king from approximately 907 CE to 955 CE, is historically recognized for his significant military achievements. He successfully invaded the Pandya kingdom and captured its capital, Madurai, a pivotal victory that greatly expanded the Chola empire southwards. To commemorate this triumph, he adopted the titles "Madurantakam" (meaning "Destroyer of Madurai") and "Maduraikonda" (meaning "Conqueror of Madurai"), which are frequently mentioned in his inscriptions and signify his dominance over the Pandyas.
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Q8. What is the term for the remains or traces of living organisms from the past, such as bones, shells, and leaves?
Q8. What is the term for the remains or traces of living organisms from the past, such as bones, shells, and leaves?
(A) Fossils
(A) Fossils
(A) Fossils
(B) Minerals
(B) Minerals
(B) Minerals
(C) Rocks
(C) Rocks
(C) Rocks
(D) Soil
(D) Soil
(D) Soil
Answer: (A) Fossils
Answer: (A) Fossils
Answer: (A) Fossils
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, and microorganisms. They provide valuable information about the history of life on Earth, including evolution, extinction, and environmental changes.
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, and microorganisms. They provide valuable information about the history of life on Earth, including evolution, extinction, and environmental changes.
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, and microorganisms. They provide valuable information about the history of life on Earth, including evolution, extinction, and environmental changes.
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Q9. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Gyanmalinir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
Q9. Who is known by the sobriquet / nickname "Gyanmalinir Kavi" in Assamese literature?
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(A) Hiren Gohain
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(B) Syed Abdul Malik
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
(D) Satyanath Bora
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Answer: (C) Mafijuddin Ahmed Hazarika
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
Mafizuddin Ahmed Hazarika is a prominent figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. He is best known for his famous poetic work "Jnan Malini," which earned him the sobriquet "Gyanmalinir Kavi" (The Poet of Jnan Malini).
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Q10. Who is referred to as 'Bakulbonor Kavi' in Assamese literature?
Q10. 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).
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