Famous Assamese Writers MCQs with Answers and Explanations for APSC, ADRE & Assam Competitive Exams
Famous Assamese Writers MCQs with Answers
Total Questions: 30
Difficulty Level: Competitive Exam Oriented
Suitable For: APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, Grade III & Grade IV, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other examinations.
1. Who is known as the “Father of Assamese Literature”?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Madhav Kandali
C. Hemchandra Barua
D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: B. Madhav Kandali
Explanation:
Madhav Kandali is regarded as the Father of Assamese Literature because he translated the Ramayana into Assamese during the 14th century. His work made religious literature accessible to common people in Assam. Lakshminath Bezbaroa is known as Sahityarathi, while Hemchandra Barua is famous for Hemkosh.
2. Who translated the Ramayana into Assamese for the first time?
A. Sankardeva
B. Madhavdeva
C. Madhav Kandali
D. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: C. Madhav Kandali
Explanation:
Madhav Kandali translated the Ramayana into Assamese under the patronage of King Mahamanikya. It is one of the earliest regional language translations of the Ramayana in India.
3. Who is popularly known as “Sahityarathi”?
A. Hemchandra Goswami
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Answer: B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation:
Lakshminath Bezbaroa earned the title “Sahityarathi” (Charioteer of Literature) for his immense contribution to Assamese literature through poetry, drama, essays, and children’s literature.
4. Which famous Assamese writer authored the autobiography “Mor Jibon Sonwaron”?
A. Hemchandra Barua
B. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan
C. Gunabhiram Barua
D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: B. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan
Explanation:
Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan was a pioneer of modern Assamese literature. His autobiography “Mor Jibon Sonwaron” is considered one of the earliest autobiographical works in Assamese literature.
5. Who compiled the first Assamese dictionary “Hemkosh”?
A. Hemchandra Barua
B. Gunabhiram Barua
C. Benudhar Sharma
D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: A. Hemchandra Barua
Explanation:
Hemkosh was compiled by Hemchandra Barua and published posthumously in 1900. It was based on Sanskrit spellings and remains an important milestone in Assamese lexicography.
6. Which Assamese writer wrote “Katha-Gita”?
A. Sankardeva
B. Madhavdeva
C. Bhattadeva
D. Ram Saraswati
Answer: C. Bhattadeva
Explanation:
Bhattadeva is known as the Father of Assamese Prose. His work “Katha-Gita” is a prose rendering of the Bhagavad Gita and is regarded as an important contribution to Assamese prose literature.
7. Who is known as the “Father of Assamese Prose”?
A. Sankardeva
B. Bhattadeva
C. Madhav Kandali
D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: B. Bhattadeva
Explanation:
Bhattadeva pioneered prose writing in Assamese. His prose translations of religious texts laid the foundation for modern Assamese prose.
8. Who wrote the famous Assamese novel “Bhanumati”?
A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
C. Birinchi Kumar Barua
D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation:
Rajanikanta Bordoloi is regarded as the pioneer Assamese novelist. “Bhanumati” is one of his most celebrated novels depicting Assamese society and culture.
9. Which writer is known as the “Scott of Assam”?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
C. Hemchandra Goswami
D. Navakanta Barua
Answer: B. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation:
Rajanikanta Bordoloi earned the title “Scott of Assam” due to similarities between his historical novels and the works of Sir Walter Scott.
10. Who wrote the first social Assamese drama “Ram Navami”?
A. Gunabhiram Barua
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Answer: A. Gunabhiram Barua
Explanation:
“Ram Navami” is considered the first social drama in Assamese literature. It addressed social issues and reforms, reflecting modern literary trends.
11. Who founded the Assamese literary magazine “Jonaki”?
A. Chandrakumar Agarwala
B. Hemchandra Goswami
C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
Explanation:
The Jonaki era began with the publication of “Jonaki” magazine by Assamese students in Kolkata. Lakshminath Bezbaroa, Chandrakumar Agarwala, and Hemchandra Goswami played leading roles.
12. The “Jonaki Era” is associated with which literary movement?
A. Medieval Literature
B. Romanticism in Assamese Literature
C. Bhakti Movement
D. Realism
Answer: B. Romanticism in Assamese Literature
Explanation:
The Jonaki era introduced romanticism, nationalism, and modern literary styles into Assamese literature during the late 19th century.
13. Who wrote the famous play “Joymoti”?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Benudhar Sharma
Answer: B. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
Explanation:
Jyotiprasad Agarwala wrote the play “Joymoti,” which later became the basis of the first Assamese film. He is known as Rupkonwar.
14. Jyotiprasad Agarwala is popularly known as:
A. Sahityarathi
B. Rupkonwar
C. Natya Surya
D. Kobi Shekhar
Answer: B. Rupkonwar
Explanation:
Jyotiprasad Agarwala was a poet, dramatist, lyricist, filmmaker, and cultural icon of Assam. He is affectionately called Rupkonwar.
15. Who wrote the historical play “Jaymati Kunwari”?
A. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Hemchandra Goswami
D. Benudhar Sharma
Answer: A. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Explanation:
Padmanath Gohain Baruah was one of the pioneers of Assamese drama and historical literature. His works enriched Assamese theatrical tradition.
16. Who wrote “Monomoti”?
A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
B. Birinchi Kumar Barua
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Navakanta Barua
Answer: A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation:
“Monomoti” is one of the important Assamese novels written by Rajanikanta Bordoloi and reflects Assamese social life.
17. Who was the first president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
C. Hemchandra Goswami
D. Chandrakumar Agarwala
Answer: B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Explanation:
Padmanath Gohain Baruah became the first president of Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1917, a landmark literary organization of Assam.
18. Who authored “Burhi Aair Sadhu”?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyotiprasad Agarwala
C. Benudhar Sharma
D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation:
“Burhi Aair Sadhu” is a famous collection of Assamese folk tales compiled by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and remains popular among children.
19. Who wrote the novel “Iyaruingam”?
A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Syed Abdul Malik
D. Indira Goswami
Answer: A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Explanation:
“Iyaruingam” is a celebrated Assamese novel portraying life in Northeast India. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya later received the Jnanpith Award.
20. Which Assamese writer received the first Jnanpith Award from Assam?
A. Indira Goswami
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
D. Syed Abdul Malik
Answer: C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Explanation:
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya received the Jnanpith Award in 1979 for his contribution to Assamese literature.
21. Indira Goswami is also known as:
A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
B. Nalinibala Devi
C. Nalini Bala Goswami
D. Arupa Patangia Kalita
Answer: A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Explanation:
Indira Goswami, popularly known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami, was a renowned novelist and scholar who received the Jnanpith Award.
22. Which Assamese writer won the Jnanpith Award in 2000?
A. Syed Abdul Malik
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Indira Goswami
D. Navakanta Barua
Answer: C. Indira Goswami
Explanation:
Indira Goswami received the Jnanpith Award in 2000 for her outstanding literary contributions.
23. Who wrote “Mrityunjay”?
A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Explanation:
“Mrityunjay” is one of the most acclaimed Assamese novels and earned widespread recognition for its literary excellence.
24. Who authored “Pita Putra”?
A. Homen Borgohain
B. Syed Abdul Malik
C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
D. Nilmani Phookan
Answer: A. Homen Borgohain
Explanation:
Homen Borgohain was a distinguished novelist, journalist, and literary critic. “Pita Putra” is among his famous works.
25. Which Assamese poet received the Jnanpith Award in 2021?
A. Nilmani Phookan
B. Hiren Bhattacharyya
C. Navakanta Barua
D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: A. Nilmani Phookan
Explanation:
Nilmani Phookan became the third Assamese literary figure to receive the Jnanpith Award. He is renowned for his modern Assamese poetry.
26. Who wrote the novel “Dhanya Nara Tanu Bhal”?
A. Syed Abdul Malik
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Indira Goswami
D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: A. Syed Abdul Malik
Explanation:
Syed Abdul Malik was a prolific Assamese novelist and short-story writer. This novel remains one of his notable works.
27. Which Assamese writer is famous for the novel “Miri Jiyori”?
A. Birinchi Kumar Barua
B. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Benudhar Sharma
Answer: A. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Explanation:
“Miri Jiyori” is a landmark Assamese novel depicting the life and culture of the Mising community of Assam.
28. Who among the following is known for modern Assamese poetry?
A. Nilmani Phookan
B. Madhav Kandali
C. Bhattadeva
D. Gunabhiram Barua
Answer: A. Nilmani Phookan
Explanation:
Nilmani Phookan is one of the leading figures of modern Assamese poetry. His works are known for rich imagery and philosophical depth.
29. Which Assamese woman poet is known as the “Nightingale of Assam”?
A. Indira Goswami
B. Nalinibala Devi
C. Arupa Patangia Kalita
D. Rita Chowdhury
Answer: B. Nalinibala Devi
Explanation:
Nalinibala Devi was a pioneering Assamese poet whose lyrical works earned her the title “Nightingale of Assam.”
30. Who among the following is considered the pioneer of modern Assamese literature?
A. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan
B. Madhav Kandali
C. Bhattadeva
D. Sankardeva
Answer: A. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan
Explanation:
Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan played a crucial role in the Assamese literary renaissance. His writings promoted modern education, social reform, and the development of Assamese language and literature.
Quick Revision Facts for Competitive Exams
- Father of Assamese Literature – Madhav Kandali
- Father of Assamese Prose – Bhattadeva
- Sahityarathi – Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Rupkonwar – Jyotiprasad Agarwala
- Scott of Assam – Rajanikanta Bordoloi
- Compiler of Hemkosh – Hemchandra Barua
- First President of Assam Sahitya Sabha – Padmanath Gohain Baruah
- First Assamese Jnanpith Awardee – Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya (1979)
- Second Assamese Jnanpith Awardee – Indira (Mamoni Raisom) Goswami (2000)
- Third Assamese Jnanpith Awardee – Nilmani Phookan (2021)
- Author of Burhi Aair Sadhu – Lakshminath Bezbaroa
- Author of Miri Jiyori – Birinchi Kumar Barua
These MCQs cover the most frequently asked facts and concepts related to famous Assamese writers in competitive examinations.
