Award Winners from Assam MCQs
Assam General Knowledge
Module 11: Assam Important Personalities MCQs
Topic: Award Winners from Assam MCQs
Sub-Topic I: National Civil Awards (Padma Awards)
MCQ 1
Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Nilmani Phookan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received the Jnanpith Award in 1979 for his outstanding contribution to Assamese literature.
MCQ 2
Which Padma award is considered the fourth highest civilian award of India?
A. Padma Shri
B. Padma Bhushan
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian honour of India.
MCQ 3
Which Assamese cultural icon received the Padma Vibhushan for contributions to art and culture?
A. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D. Phani Sarma
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Bishnu Prasad Rabha was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his immense contribution to Assamese culture.
MCQ 4
Which field is most represented among Padma awardees from Assam?
A. Defence
B. Science & technology
C. Literature, culture, and arts
D. Sports administration
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Most Padma awardees from Assam belong to literature, culture, music, and arts.
MCQ 5
Padma awards are announced annually on:
A. Republic Day
B. Independence Day
C. Gandhi Jayanti
D. Constitution Day
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Padma awards are announced every year on Republic Day (26 January).
Sub-Topic II: Literary Awards & Honours
MCQ 6
Which Assamese writer received the Sahitya Akademi Award and later the Jnanpith Award?
A. Nilmani Phookan
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received both Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards.
MCQ 7
Who among the following is a Sahitya Akademi Award–winning Assamese poet?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Nilmani Phookan
C. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
D. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Nilmani Phookan received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his poetry.
MCQ 8
Mamoni Raisom Goswami is best known as a:
A. Classical dancer
B. Scientist
C. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
D. Sports administrator
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Mamoni Raisom Goswami was an eminent Assamese writer and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
MCQ 9
The Jnanpith Award is associated primarily with:
A. Science
B. Sports
C. Literature
D. Cinema
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Jnanpith Award honours outstanding contributions to Indian literature.
MCQ 10
Assamese literature awardees are important because they:
A. Promote regional isolation
B. Represent Assamese language globally
C. Focus only on folklore
D. Avoid national recognition
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They have taken Assamese literature to the national and international stage.
Sub-Topic III: Awards in Arts, Culture & Cinema
MCQ 11
Who is regarded as the pioneer of Assamese cinema and honoured nationally for cultural contribution?
A. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C. Phani Sarma
D. Homen Borgohain
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Jyotiprasad Agarwala directed Joymoti (1935) and is honoured as a cultural pioneer.
MCQ 12
Which award is associated with excellence in Indian cinema?
A. Sahitya Akademi Award
B. Arjuna Award
C. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
D. Padma Shri
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest honour in cinema.
MCQ 13
Artists from Assam receiving national awards mainly contributed to:
A. Industrial design
B. Cultural identity and preservation
C. Military training
D. Space research
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Their work preserved and promoted Assamese cultural identity.
MCQ 14
Which art form of Assam has received national and international recognition through awards?
A. Sculpture
B. Sattriya dance
C. Architecture
D. Painting only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Sattriya dance, recognised as a classical dance form, has received wide acclaim.
MCQ 15
Awards to artists of Assam mainly reflect:
A. Cultural decline
B. Cultural excellence and continuity
C. Colonial influence
D. Political patronage
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They highlight Assam’s rich and continuous cultural tradition.
Sub-Topic IV: Sports Awards & Honours
MCQ 16
Which Assamese sportsperson won an Olympic medal for India?
A. Sarita Devi
B. Lovlina Borgohain
C. Hima Das
D. Durga Boro
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Lovlina Borgohain won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing.
MCQ 17
Hima Das is associated with which sport?
A. Boxing
B. Weightlifting
C. Hima Das
D. Wrestling
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Hima Das is an international sprinter known as the “Dhing Express”.
MCQ 18
Which sports award is given for outstanding performance in sports in India?
A. Arjuna Award
B. Sahitya Akademi Award
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The Arjuna Award honours excellence in sports.
MCQ 19
Assamese sportspersons receiving national awards signify:
A. Regional limitation
B. Global sporting recognition
C. Decline of sports
D. Administrative focus
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Their achievements bring national and global recognition to Assam.
MCQ 20
Sports awardees from Assam mainly inspire:
A. Cultural movements
B. Youth and women participation in sports
C. Political awareness
D. Industrial growth
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They encourage sports participation and youth empowerment.
Sub-Topic V: Social & National Recognition Awards
MCQ 21
Which award recognises lifetime contribution to society and nation?
A. Arjuna Award
B. Sahitya Akademi Award
C. Padma awards
D. Filmfare Award
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Padma awards honour lifetime contributions across fields.
MCQ 22
Award winners from Assam are important for GK because they:
A. Represent only regional fame
B. Reflect Assam’s contribution to national life
C. Are rarely examined
D. Avoid public life
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They showcase Assam’s contribution to India’s intellectual, cultural, and sporting life.
MCQ 23
Which field has produced the highest number of award winners from Assam?
A. Science
B. Literature and culture
C. Defence
D. Administration
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Literature and culture dominate Assam’s award landscape.
MCQ 24
Awards to Assamese personalities help in promoting:
A. Cultural isolation
B. National integration
C. Colonial mindset
D. Regional separatism
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Recognition strengthens national integration through cultural diversity.
MCQ 25
Most award winners from Assam have contributed to:
A. Foreign policy
B. Humanistic and creative fields
C. Industrial production
D. Military strategy
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Their work reflects humanism, creativity, and social values.
Sub-Topic VI: Overall Significance & Exam Perspective
MCQ 26
Award Winners from Assam are frequently asked in exams because they:
A. Change frequently
B. Link current affairs with static GK
C. Are irrelevant to syllabus
D. Focus only on history
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
This topic integrates static GK with current affairs, making it exam-friendly.
MCQ 27
Questions on award winners are common in:
A. International Olympiads
B. Assam-based competitive exams
C. Foreign civil services
D. Defence academies only
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
APSC, Assam Police, TET, and Grade III & IV exams regularly include them.
MCQ 28
Award winners of Assam represent which key value?
A. Cultural stagnation
B. Excellence and recognition
C. Political dominance
D. Administrative power
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Awards symbolise excellence and national recognition.
MCQ 29
The recognition of Assamese award winners contributes to:
A. Regional pride only
B. National pride and unity
C. Cultural isolation
D. Economic monopoly
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They enhance both regional pride and national unity.
MCQ 30
Overall, award winners from Assam reflect:
A. Fragmented achievements
B. Assam’s multi-dimensional excellence
C. Declining cultural relevance
D. Colonial dependency
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
They highlight Assam’s literary, cultural, scientific, and sporting excellence.
✅ Exam Relevance Note
These MCQs are strictly aligned with the Assam-specific General Knowledge curriculum and are highly relevant for APSC, UPSC, Assam Police, TET, Forest, Banking, Grade III & IV, as well as SEBA, AHSEC, ASSEB, CBSE, CEE, and College & University-level examinations across Assam.
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⭐ Why Award Winners from Assam MCQs Are Important
Questions on award winners from Assam form a crucial part of Assam Important Personalities and current-affairs-linked GK sections in competitive examinations. This MCQ set systematically covers Padma Award recipients, Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi winners, cultural and cinema awardees, and national sports award holders, ensuring strong factual accuracy and conceptual clarity.
Prepared strictly in alignment with the APSC CCE syllabus, these MCQs are equally useful for UPSC, Assam Police, TET, Forest, Banking, Grade III & IV, as well as SEBA, AHSEC, ASSEB, CBSE, CEE, and College & University-level examinations across Assam. Regular practice helps aspirants confidently handle static GK blended with current affairs.
❓ FAQ Section
Q1. Are Award Winners from Assam MCQs important for APSC exams?
Yes. APSC CCE Prelims and Mains frequently include questions on Padma awardees, literary award winners, and sports achievers from Assam.
Q2. Do these MCQs include both national and literary awards?
Absolutely. The questions cover Padma Awards, Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, sports awards, and cultural honours.
Q3. Are sports award winners from Assam included in this MCQ set?
Yes. Olympic medallists, Arjuna Award winners, and national-level sportspersons from Assam are included.
Q4. Are these MCQs useful for Assam Police, TET, and Grade III & IV exams?
Yes. Award winners and achievers from Assam are a high-priority GK area for Assam Police, TET, Grade III & IV, Forest, and Banking exams.
Q5. Are explanations provided for better understanding and revision?
Yes. Every MCQ includes a clear, easy-to-understand, and exam-oriented explanation, ideal for quick revision and concept building.