Assam Culture

Madhab Kandali produced the earliest known Assamese rendering of the Ramayana, traditionally known as the Saptakanda Ramayana, in the 14th century.

Harichandra Upakhyan is regarded as Sankardeva’s first poetical work. His later literary output included the Kirtan Ghoxa and devotional dramas.

Indramalati, released in 1939, is regarded as the first Assamese colour film. It was directed by Jyotiprasad Agarwala.

Doinik Batori is identified in the source key as the first Assamese daily newspaper. Assamese journalism developed rapidly in the 20th century with several important daily publications.

The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165. State university appointments depend on the relevant state university laws, so “all of the above” is the source-key choice but the wording is legally broad.

The first Assamese printed book is identified in the source as Dharma Pustak, printed during the early phase of Assamese printing in the nineteenth century.

The quotation “Assamese women weave fairy tales in their clothes” is attributed in the source to Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting Assam’s celebrated handloom tradition.

The first conference of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was held at Sivasagar in 1917. It became a major institution for Assamese language and literature.

Bhattadeva is traditionally regarded as the father of Assamese prose. His major works include prose renderings of the Bhagavata and the Gita.

The source key identifies Binanda Chandra Barua as the “Dhwani Kobi.” Such literary epithets are important for Assamese literature-based GK.

Tezpur is popularly associated with the title “City of Blood” in Assam because of legends connected with the conflict of Usha and Aniruddha.

Assam Women’s University is located at Jorhat. It is a women-focused state university of Assam.

Radha Govinda Baruah is popularly known as the “Lion Man of Assam”. He was a major sports and journalism personality of Assam.

Nara Narayan is popularly described in Assam GK as the “Vikramaditya of Assam”, reflecting the cultural and political achievements of the Koch kingdom during his reign.

Bhabendra Nath Saikia wrote the Assamese novel Antarip. He was a major Assamese writer and filmmaker.

Muga silk received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Assam. It is the distinctive golden silk associated strongly with Assam.

Rudra Baruah is known as the “Luit Kowar” of Assam. He was an important figure in Assamese music and folk culture.

The source identifies Ambikagiri Rai Choudhury as the founder of the Sangrakshini Sabha, associated with Assamese nationalist activity.

The source identifies Gajendra Nath Baruah as “Sonit Kuwor” of Assam, a sobriquet from Assamese literary and cultural GK.

The source identifies Satish Chandra Kakoti as the author of Discovery of Assam.