Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answers on “The Socio-Economic History of Assam’s Tribes”
- 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 Valley
- Which tribe is known for its rich tradition of dance and music, including the famous ‘Bihu’ festival?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: b) Mishing
- The Bodo Accord, signed in January 2020, aimed to address issues related to which tribe?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Naga
Answer: b) Bodo
- Which tribe of Assam is famous for its agricultural practices, including the cultivation of rice and ginger?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Rabha
Answer: c) Karbi
- The traditional ‘Rongali Bihu’ festival is celebrated by which tribe in Assam?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Assamese
Answer: d) Assamese
- Which tribe is known for its distinctive bamboo and cane crafts, including traditional hats and baskets?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: b) Mishing
- The traditional ‘Dree’ festival is celebrated by which tribe in Assam?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Naga
Answer: b) Mishing
- Which tribe in Assam has historically been involved in tea plantation work?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Tea Tribes (Adivasi)
Answer: d) Tea Tribes (Adivasi)
- Which Assam tribe’s traditional attire includes the ‘Dokhona,’ a type of traditional garment for women?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: b) Mishing
- Which tribe in Assam is known for its distinctive ‘Khamti’ language?
- a) Karbi
- b) Bodo
- c) Mishing
- d) Tai Phake
Answer: d) Tai Phake
- The traditional ‘Baisagu’ festival is celebrated by which tribe?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Naga
Answer: a) Mishing
- Which tribe has a rich tradition of folk songs and dance forms, including the ‘Hojagiri’ dance?
- a) Bodo
- b) Karbi
- c) Mishing
- d) Rabha
Answer: d) Rabha
- The ‘Mekhela Chador’ is a traditional garment worn by women from which tribe?
- a) Karbi
- b) Mishing
- c) Bodo
- d) Assamese
Answer: d) Assamese
- Which tribe is known for its unique ‘Karchi’ headgear, made from bamboo and cane?
- a) Bodo
- b) Karbi
- c) Mishing
- d) Kachari
Answer: b) Karbi
- Which Assam tribe primarily practices subsistence farming and is known for its ‘Jhum’ cultivation?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: c) Karbi
- The ‘Bodo’ language belongs to which language family?
- a) Tibeto-Burman
- b) Indo-Aryan
- c) Dravidian
- d) Austroasiatic
Answer: a) Tibeto-Burman
- Which tribe is known for its traditional weaving techniques and production of ‘Muga’ silk?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: a) Mishing
- Which tribe’s traditional lifestyle is characterized by communal living and the practice of ‘Paddy-field cultivation’?
- a) Karbi
- b) Mishing
- c) Bodo
- d) Kachari
Answer: b) Mishing
- Which tribe in Assam traditionally celebrates the ‘Wangala’ festival, also known as the ‘100 Drums Festival’?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Garo
Answer: d) Garo
- The ‘Kukis’ and ‘Nagas’ are tribes primarily found in which region of Assam?
- a) Brahmaputra Valley
- b) Barak Valley
- c) Karbi Anglong
- d) North Cachar Hills
Answer: c) Karbi Anglong
- The ‘Ahom’ tribe is known for its historical contribution to the state of Assam. What was their primary occupation?
- a) Agriculture
- b) Weaving
- c) Trade
- d) Metalwork
Answer: a) Agriculture
- Which tribe in Assam has a rich tradition of oral literature and storytelling?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Rabha
Answer: b) Mishing
- The ‘Dimasas’ are known for their traditional practice of which type of agriculture?
- a) Terrace farming
- b) Jhum cultivation
- c) Intensive farming
- d) Irrigated farming
Answer: b) Jhum cultivation
- Which tribe has a traditional system of governance involving a ‘Sardar’ or chief, who plays a significant role in community decision-making?
- a) Karbi
- b) Bodo
- c) Mishing
- d) Kachari
Answer: a) Karbi
- The traditional ‘Khelen’ dance is associated with which tribe in Assam?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Rabha
Answer: a) Bodo
- Which tribe’s traditional economy includes the hunting and gathering of forest products?
- a) Mishing
- b) Bodo
- c) Karbi
- d) Kachari
Answer: d) Kachari
- The ‘Doyang’ river is significant to which tribe in Assam?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Dimasa
Answer: d) Dimasa
- Which tribe is known for its ‘Garo Hills’ region, which is part of Assam’s geographical landscape?
- a) Bodo
- b) Karbi
- c) Garo
- d) Kachari
Answer: c) Garo
- Which tribe is involved in traditional practices like the ‘Bamboo dance’ or ‘Bamboo play’?
- a) Bodo
- b) Mishing
- c) Karbi
- d) Rabha
Answer: d) Rabha
These questions cover a broad range of topics related to the socio-economic history of Assam’s tribes, including their cultural practices, economic activities, and historical contributions.
