Grade-4 HSLC
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21. Who was the first Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University ?
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Krishnakanta Handique was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University. The university was established in 1948 and is the first university in Assam.
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22. Which instrument is used for measuring atmospheric pressure ?
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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A mercury barometer and aneroid barometer are common types.
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23. Ali Aye Ligang is a festival of which community ?
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Ali Aye Ligang is a major festival of the Mishing community of Assam. It marks the ceremonial beginning of the sowing season and is observed annually in the month of Phagun.
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24. What is the main component of a glacier ?
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The main component of a glacier is ice. A glacier is a persistent mass of compressed snow and ice that flows slowly under its own weight.
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25. How many countries does India share land borders with ?
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India shares land borders with 7 countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The commonly cited Indian government count is seven land-bordering countries.
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26. What was the former name of Karbi Anglong district ?
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Karbi Anglong was formerly known as the Mikir Hills district. The district was renamed Karbi Anglong in 1976.
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27. McMahon line separates which two countries ?
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The McMahon Line separates India and China in the eastern sector of the India–China boundary. It was associated with the 1914 Simla Convention.
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28. Kathakali is a dance form of which State ?
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Kathakali is the classical dance-drama tradition of Kerala. It is known for elaborate costumes, facial expressions, hand gestures and highly stylized performance.
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29. “Gobha Raja” is the titular king of which community ?
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The title Gobha Raja is associated with the Tiwa community of Assam. The traditional Gobha polity is closely connected with Tiwa cultural history.
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30. Which country is known as the “Cockpit of Europe” ?
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Belgium is known as the “Cockpit of Europe” because its central location made it a frequent theatre of major European wars and battles.
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31. Which of the following sea passages connects Asia with Europe ?
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The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and provides a major maritime route between Europe and Asia. It opened in 1869.
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32. Which community of Assam has “Choklong” system of weddings ?
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The Choklong wedding system is a traditional marriage ritual of the Ahom community. It is part of the Tai-Ahom cultural heritage of Assam.
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33. Kurseong is a hill station in the state of :
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Kurseong is a hill station in West Bengal, near Darjeeling. It is located in the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region.
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34. Which of the following rulers had ascended the throne at Delhi ?
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Razia Sultan ascended the throne of Delhi in 1236 CE. She was the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate in her own right.
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35. Which dynasty ruled the longest in ancient Assam region ?
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The Ahom dynasty ruled the Assam region for nearly six centuries, from the arrival of Sukaphaa in 1228 until the annexation of the Ahom kingdom by the British in 1826.
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36. What is the introduction to Constitution of India called ?
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The introduction to the Constitution of India is called the Preamble. It states the Constitution's foundational objectives and ideals. The Preamble was adopted on 26 November 1949.
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37. Which of the following is not a criterion for citizenship of India ?
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Buying property is not a constitutional mode of acquiring Indian citizenship. Articles 5–11 deal with citizenship in the Constitution, while the Citizenship Act, 1955 provides statutory modes such as birth, descent, registration and naturalisation.
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38. Which kingdom did Sati Sadhani belong to ?
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Sati Sadhani was the celebrated queen of the Sutiya kingdom. She is remembered in Assam's history for her resistance and association with the final phase of the Sutiya kingdom.
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39. Who was the first President of the United States of America ?
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George Washington was the first President of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797 and is regarded as one of the principal Founding Fathers of the United States.
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40. Identify the southernmost river amongst the following :
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Among the listed rivers, the Cauvery (Kaveri) is the southernmost. It rises in Karnataka and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before reaching the Bay of Bengal.
