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, …
Which ancient site in Assam is known for its historical temples and sculptures dating back to the 7th century CE? a) Sivasagar b) Kamarupa c) Hajo d) Tezpur Answer: a) Sivasagar The ruins of which ancient city in Assam are believed to be part of the historical Kamarupa Kingdom? a) …
Which tribe is primarily known for its traditional weaving skills in Assam? a) Mishing b) Bodo c) Karbi d) Naga Answer: a) Mishing The Bodo tribe is predominantly found in which region of Assam? a) Barak Valley b) Brahmaputra Valley c) Karbi Anglong d) North Cachar Hills Answer: b) Brahmaputra …
What was the primary aim of the Assam Accord of 1985? a) To address the issue of illegal immigration b) To promote economic development c) To establish a new state d) To resolve land disputes Answer: a) To address the issue of illegal immigration Which Prime Minister of India signed …
What is the traditional dance form of Assam that is performed during the Bihu festival? a) Kathak b) Bihu c) Odissi d) Bharatanatyam Answer: b) Bihu Which Assamese dance is known for its use of traditional masks and is often performed during religious ceremonies? a) Sattriya b) Bodo c) …
What is the traditional name for Assamese silk? a) Kanchivaram b) Muga c) Tussar d) Eri Answer: b) Muga In which Indian state is the Assamese silk industry primarily located? a) West Bengal b) Assam c) Bihar d) Uttar Pradesh Answer: b) Assam What is the primary source of …
In which year was Kaziranga National Park established as a protected area? a) 1908 b) 1926 c) 1950 d) 1980 Answer: b) 1926 Kaziranga National Park is primarily known for its population of which animal species? a) Bengal Tiger b) Indian Elephant c) One-Horned Rhinoceros d) Asiatic Lion Answer: …
Which Tibetan Buddhist sect has had a significant influence on Assam? a) Nyingma b) Kagyu c) Gelug d) Sakya Answer: c) Gelug Who was the Tibetan Buddhist teacher known for his influence on the spread of Buddhism in Assam? a) Padmasambhava b) Tsongkhapa c) Atisha d) Milarepa Answer: b) Tsongkhapa …
Who is credited with introducing tea cultivation to Assam in the early 19th century? a) Robert Bruce b) James Bruce c) David Scott d) John Company Answer: a) Robert Bruce In which year did Robert Bruce discover tea plants in Assam? a) 1820 b) 1823 c) 1827 d) 1830 Answer: …
Pre-Independence Who was the first British Political Officer of Assam? a) Robert Bruce b) John Jenkins c) Edward Gait d) David Scott Answer: d) David Scott Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War and led to the cession of Assam to the British? a) Treaty of Yandabo …
1. In which year did the Quit India Movement begin? a) 1940 b) 1942 c) 1944 d) 1946 Answer: b) 1942 2. Who was the prominent leader of the Quit India Movement? a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Subhas Chandra Bose c) Mahatma Gandhi d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi …
1. Which was the first modern educational institution established in Assam? a) Cotton College b) Jorhat College c) Sivasagar College d) Dibrugarh University Answer: a) Cotton College 2. Which British officer played a crucial role in the development of modern education in Assam? a) David Scott b) Henry Hopkinson c) …
1. The Mishing tribe primarily belongs to which Indian state? a) Meghalaya b) Assam c) Manipur d) Nagaland Answer: b) Assam 2. The Mishing people are believed to have descended from which ethnic group? a) Indo-Aryans b) Sino-Tibetan c) Austroasiatic d) Dravidian Answer: b) Sino-Tibetan 3. Which river basin is …