What was the magnitude of the Assam earthquake that occurred in 1950? a) 6.0 b) 7.0 c) 8.6 d) 9.1 Answer: c) 8.6 Which region was primarily affected by the 1950 Assam earthquake? a) Delhi b) Punjab c) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh d) Gujarat Answer: c) Assam and Arunachal Pradesh …
Which Assamese leader is famously known for his role in the Swadeshi Movement? a) Gopinath Bordoloi b) Radha Gobinda Baruah c) Kamini Kumar Choudhury d) Lokprasad Jaiswal Answer: a) Gopinath Bordoloi Who was the first Assamese to be elected as a member of the Indian National Congress? a) Gopinath Bordoloi …
What was the primary reason for the partition of Bengal in 1905? a) Administrative efficiency b) Religious segregation c) Economic growth d) Military strategy Answer: b) Religious segregation Which British official was primarily responsible for the partition of Bengal in 1905? a) Lord Curzon b) Lord Hardinge c) Lord Ripon …
Which festival is celebrated as the Assamese New Year? a) Durga Puja b) Bihu c) Diwali d) Holi Answer: b) Bihu What is the primary significance of the Bihu festival in Assam? a) Agricultural harvest b) Religious devotion c) Historical event d) Cultural exchange Answer: a) Agricultural harvest Which Bihu …
What was Assam’s role in the formation of the Indian Republic in 1950? a) Primary opposition b) Supportive and participatory c) Neutral d) Independent Answer: b) Supportive and participatory Which prominent Assamese leader was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India? a) Gopinath Bordoloi b) Mahatma Gandhi c) Jawaharlal …
What was the primary nature of Assam’s early interactions with Bhutan and Tibet? a) Trade b) Military conflict c) Diplomatic alliances d) Cultural exchanges Answer: a) Trade Which Assamese ruler established diplomatic relations with Bhutan in the early 17th century? a) Rudra Singha b) Pratap Singha c) Chandrakanta Singha d) …
Which significant event marked Assam’s involvement in the First War of Independence in 1857? a) The rise of the sepoy mutiny b) The establishment of a separate rebel government c) The formation of the Assam Volunteers d) The Battle of Ahom Answer: b) The establishment of a separate rebel government …
Who is considered the pioneer of modern Assamese theater? a) Bhupen Hazarika b) Rudra Singha c) Jatin Bora d) Piyush Das Answer: a) Bhupen Hazarika Which Assamese theater movement focused on the revival of traditional folk forms and cultural practices? a) Pragati Natya b) Modern Theater c) Ankiya Nat d) …
Which monument in Assam is renowned for its historical association with the Ahom dynasty? a) Talatal Ghar b) Kamakhya Temple c) Rang Ghar d) Sivasagar Tank Answer: c) Rang Ghar The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is dedicated to which Hindu goddess? a) Durga b) Lakshmi c) Saraswati d) Kamakhya Answer: …
What is the traditional Assamese handloom known for producing? a) Silk sarees b) Woolen shawls c) Cotton trousers d) Leather goods Answer: a) Silk sarees Which Assamese handloom fabric is particularly famous for its intricate designs and use of silk? a) Muga b) Khadi c) Cotton d) Wool Answer: a) …
Who was Srimanta Sankardeva? a) A prominent Assamese scholar and poet b) A renowned military leader c) A British colonial administrator d) A Mughal emperor Answer: a) A prominent Assamese scholar and poet In which century did Srimanta Sankardeva live? a) 12th century b) 13th century c) 14th century d) …
What was the primary cause of the anti-British peasant movements in Assam during the colonial period? a) Land revenue policies b) Taxation on trade c) British administrative reforms d) Religious conflicts Answer: a) Land revenue policies Which movement in Assam is known for its significant peasant uprising against British rule …
What was the primary cause of conflict between the Ahoms and the Mughals? a) Territorial expansion b) Religious differences c) Trade disputes d) Succession issues Answer: a) Territorial expansion In which year did the Mughal Empire first attempt to invade Assam? a) 1601 b) 1622 c) 1658 d) 1671 Answer: …
Who was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II? a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Jawaharlal Nehru c) Subhas Chandra Bose d) Sardar Patel Answer: c) Subhas Chandra Bose In which year was the Indian National Army (INA) founded? a) 1942 b) 1943 c) 1944 d) 1945 …
Which river is considered the lifeline of Assam and holds significant cultural importance in Assamese culture? a) Ganges b) Yamuna c) Brahmaputra d) Godavari Answer: c) Brahmaputra What is the traditional Assamese festival that celebrates the Brahmaputra River and its significance? a) Bihu b) Durga Puja c) Holi d) Diwali …
Which traditional Assamese art form involves intricate designs created with natural dyes and is typically used for textiles? a) Madhubani b) Pat Silk c) Pattachitra d) Kalamkari Answer: b) Pat Silk What is the primary material used in the creation of Assamese bamboo and cane crafts? a) Teak b) Bamboo …
Who is considered one of the pioneering Assamese women leaders in the Indian independence movement? a) Kanaklata Barua b) Indira Gandhi c) Sarojini Naidu d) Annie Besant Answer: a) Kanaklata Barua Which Assamese woman was actively involved in the Quit India Movement of 1942? a) Lakshmi Nandan Bora b) Gopinath …
In which year was the first railway line established in Assam? a) 1881 b) 1885 c) 1890 d) 1900 Answer: b) 1885 Which railway company was responsible for the initial development of the railway network in Assam? a) East India Railway b) Assam Bengal Railway c) Bengal Nagpur Railway d) …
In which year did the Battle of Itakhuli take place? a) 1671 b) 1695 c) 1717 d) 1750 Answer: a) 1671 The Battle of Itakhuli was fought between which two primary parties? a) The Ahom Kingdom and the Mughal Empire b) The Ahom Kingdom and the Maratha Empire c) The …
Who was the first prominent leader from Assam to join the Indian National Congress (INC)? a) Gopinath Bordoloi b) Syed Mohammad Saadulla c) Chandra Kumar Agarwala d) Bishnuram Medhi Answer: c) Chandra Kumar Agarwala Which Assamese leader played a crucial role in the formation of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee …
When was the first Assamese film, “Jeevan Jati,” released? a) 1935 b) 1936 c) 1937 d) 1938 Answer: b) 1935 Who directed the first Assamese film, “Jeevan Jati”? a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala b) Bhabendra Nath Saikia c) Bhupen Hazarika d) Purnima Dey Answer: a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala Which Assamese film, …