Q1. Which place of Assam is known as Panchatirtha?
(A) Nagaon
(B) Barpeta
(C) Majuli
(D) Hajo
Answer: (D)
Exp: Hajo is known as Panchatirtha of Assam and is an important multi-religious pilgrimage centre. It is associated with the Hayagriva Madhava Temple and other Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim sacred sites, including Poa Mecca.
Q2. Which of the following was considered to be the first literary work of Madhabdeva?
(A) Janma Rahasya
(B) Nam Ghosa
(C) Bhakti Ratnawali
(D) Adikanda
Answer: (A)
Exp: Janma Rahasya is traditionally regarded as Madhabdeva’s first literary work. It is a devotional-philosophical composition dealing with creation and related theological ideas. His later major works include Naam Ghosa and Bhakti Ratnavali.
Q3. Name the first complete translation of a foreign poetry:
(A) Umar Tirtha
(B) Ram Bijoy
(C) Bhramaranga
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
Exp: Umar Tirtha by Jatindranath Duwara is cited in Assamese literary GK as the first complete translation of foreign poetry. It was published in 1925 and is an important milestone in modern Assamese literary translation.
Q4. For which of the following novel, Homen Borgohain was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(A) Astorag
(B) Pita Putra
(C) Matsyagandha
(D) Haladhiya Charaye Baodhan Khai
Answer: (B)
Exp: Homen Borgohain received the Sahitya Akademi Award for the Assamese novel Pita Putra in 1978. The award was in the Assamese language category.
Q5. Songs sung by Ojapali in Deodhani dance is known as:
(A) Naam
(B) Oinitom
(C) Xukhoni
(D) Deh Bisaror Geet
Answer: (C)
Exp: The songs sung by the Ojapali performers in Deodhani tradition are known as Xukhoni.
Q6. Who was the founder of Mayamora Satra?
(A) Damodardev
(B) Madhabdev
(C) Srimanta Sankardev
(D) Anirudhadev
Answer: (D)
Exp: Aniruddhadeva founded the Mayamora Satra and established the Mayamara branch of the Vaishnavite tradition in Assam. Mayamora Satra became an important centre of the Mayamara sect.
Q7. Who is also known as the ‘Walter Scott’ of Assamese literature?
(A) Nabakanta Barua
(B) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(C) Syed Abdul Malik
(D) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Answer: (D)
Exp: Rajanikanta Bordoloi is popularly known as the ‘Walter Scott of Assamese literature’ because of his historical novels. He is also known as ‘Upanyas Samrat’.
Q8. The biography of Padmanath Gohain Barua is:
(A) Mur Atmajivani
(B) Mur Suwarani
(C) Mur Jiban Gatha
(D) Muru Eta Hopun Aase
Answer: (B)
Exp: Mur Suwarani is the autobiographical work associated with Padmanath Gohain Barua. Padmanath Gohain Barua was an important early Assamese writer and public intellectual.
Q9. “Lo Ho La Hai” and “Lali Hilali Lai” are the two types of traditional songs of:
(A) Sonowal–Kacharis
(B) Rabha
(C) Karbi
(D) Tiwa
Answer: (D)
Exp: ‘Lo Ho La Hai’ and ‘Lali Hilali Lai’ are identified in the source as traditional Tiwa songs.
Q10. Which of the following Ahom king initiated the Singarigharutha ceremony?
(A) Tyao Khamti
(B) Sudangphaa
(C) Sujangphaa
(D) Susenphaa
Answer: (B)
Exp: Sudangphaa, also known as Bamuni Konwar, is credited with initiating the Singarigharutha ceremony. Sudangphaa came to the Ahom throne in 1397 CE.
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Q11. The first Assamese Children’s Novel ‘Patalpuri’ was written by?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Dr. Banikanta Kakati
(C) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Haragovinda Sharma
Answer: (D)
Exp: Patalpuri is identified as the first Assamese children’s novel and was written by Haragovinda Sharma. It was published in the first half of the 20th century.
Q12. The theme song of Assam Sahitya Sabha was composed by?
(A) Mitradev Mahanta
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(D) Subudh Mahanta
Answer: (A)
Exp: The theme song of Asam Sahitya Sabha was composed by Mitradev Mahanta.
Q13. At which place of Assam Mahapurush Madhavdeva was born?
(A) Bihpuria
(B) Dhokuakhana
(C) Narayanpur
(D) Bordowa
Answer: (C)
Exp: Madhavdeva was born at Letekupukhuri near Narayanpur in present-day Lakhimpur district. Madhavdeva lived from 1489 to 1596 CE.
Q14. Who first translated the Ramayana into Assamese?
(A) Ananta Kandali
(B) Mahendra Kandali
(C) Sankardeva
(D) Madhav Kandali
Answer: (D)
Exp: Madhav Kandali translated Valmiki’s Ramayana into Assamese in the 14th century. It is a landmark of early Assamese literature.
Q15. Dudhnath Temple, famous for rock-cut images of Shiva and Parvati, is located at:
(A) Jogighopa
(B) Abhayapuri
(C) Katigarh
(D) Khaspur
Answer: (A)
Exp: Dudhnath Temple is located at Jogighopa in Assam and is associated with rock-cut images of Shiva and Parvati. It is an archaeological-cultural site of western Assam.
Q16. The Battle of Hari-Hara took place at:
(A) Sonitpur
(B) Morigaon
(C) Kaliabar
(D) Laokhowa
Answer: (A)
Exp: The traditional Battle of Hari-Hara is associated with Sonitpur, identified with ancient Tezpur. It belongs to the Usha–Aniruddha mythological tradition.
Q17. The first Assamese mini-magazine Bindu was published by:
(A) Champa
(B) Uruli
(C) Bindu
(D) Nava Yug
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Bindu as the first Assamese mini-magazine, associated with Bhupen Hazarika in 1970.
Q18. Famous Mahadeusal Mandir is located in which place of Assam?
(A) Jagiroad
(B) Umiam
(C) Moirabari
(D) Jaluguti
Answer: (A)
Exp: Mahadeusal Mandir is located at Jagiroad in Morigaon district, Assam. It is a notable religious site of the region.
Q19. The religion propounded by Sankardeva is known as:
(A) Mahapurusiya Dharma
(B) Bhagawati Dharma
(C) Ek Saran Nam Dharma
(D) All of the above
Answer: (D)
Exp: Sankardeva’s Neo-Vaishnavite tradition is known by names including Eka Sarana Nama Dharma, Mahapurusiya Dharma and Bhagavata-based devotional traditions. It centres on devotion to one supreme God.
Q20. Which traditional festival is also known as Nara Singha Bihu?
(A) Ali-Aye-Ligang
(B) Porag
(C) Bagurumba
(D) Baishagu
Answer: (B)
Exp: Porag is a major festival of the Mising community and is also referred to as Nara Singha Bihu in the source tradition.
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Q21. Which is an important religious festival of the Ahoms?
(A) Ali-Aye-Ligang
(B) Me-Dum-Me-Phi
(C) Mo-Ho-Ho
(D) Maharam
Answer: (B)
Exp: Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a major Ahom ancestor-worship festival observed annually on 31 January. It honours ancestors and reflects Ahom religious heritage.
Q22. The first Assamese woman to win the Jnanpith Award was:
(A) Jayshree Goswami Mahanta
(B) Rima Das
(C) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(D) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (C)
Exp: Mamoni Raisom Goswami, also known as Indira Goswami, became the first Assamese woman to receive the Jnanpith Award in 2000.
Q23. Who was the founder of the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Center?
(A) Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika
(B) Late Dr Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(C) Dr Dhrubajyoti Bora
(D) Dr Malini
Answer: (B)
Exp: Mamoni Raisom Goswami founded the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Center. She received the Jnanpith Award in 2000.
Q24. The headquarters of Assam Sahitya Sabha is situated at:
(A) Jorhat
(B) Sivasagar
(C) Guwahati
(D) Tinsukia
Answer: (A)
Exp: The headquarters of Assam Sahitya Sabha is at Jorhat. The Sabha was established in 1917.
Q25. Bare-Borengia Satra was established by:
(A) Damodardeva
(B) Narottam
(C) Aniruddha Deva
(D) Puroshottam Deva
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source credits Puroshottam Deva with establishing Bare-Borengia Satra.
Q26. The ten temples situated on Nilachal Hill are collectively known as:
(A) Dasavatara
(B) Dasa Mahavidya
(C) Dasa Shakti
(D) Shakti Peeths
Answer: (B)
Exp: Dasa Mahavidya denotes the ten Tantric forms of the Divine Mother associated with the Kamakhya temple complex.
Q27. ‘Ramnavami’, the first modern Assamese play, was written by:
(A) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(B) Atul Chandra Hazarika
(C) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(D) Gunabhiram Baruah
Answer: (D)
Exp: Gunabhiram Barua wrote Ramnavami, an important early work of modern Assamese drama.
Q28. Who was the first Assamese to win the Saraswati Award?
(A) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(B) Lambudor Borah
(C) Ramakanta Barkakoti
(D) Laxminandan Bora
Answer: (D)
Exp: Laxminandan Bora received the Saraswati Samman for Kayakalpa in 2008.
Q29. Who is the author of the drama ‘Kanaiyr Kirtan’?
(A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
(B) Gunabhiram Barua
(C) Hemchandra Barua
(D) Padmanath Gohain Barua
Answer: (C)
Exp: Hemchandra Barua authored Kanaiyr Kirtan and was a major Assamese lexicographer and social reformer.
Q30. The pada sila (foot stone) of Srimanta Sankardeva is located at:
(A) Bordua
(B) Barpeta
(C) Majuli
(D) Madhupur
Answer: (A)
Exp: Bordowa (Bordua) in Nagaon district is associated with Sankardeva's birthplace and the preserved pada sila.
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Q31. Badula Atar Than and Basudev Than are located in which district?
(A) Lakhimpur
(B) Goalpara
(C) Nagaon
(D) Dibrugarh
Answer: (A)
Exp: Lakhimpur district contains Badula Atar Than and Basudev Than.
Q32. Gumraag Dance is associated with which community of Assam?
(A) Karbis
(B) Bodos
(C) Misings
(D) Sonowal Kacharis
Answer: (C)
Exp: Gumraag Dance is associated with the Mising community of Assam.
Q33. Who was the first Indian filmmaker to introduce Dubbing and Re-recording Technology in Talkies?
(A) Bhupen Hazarika
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Phani Sarma
(D) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
Answer: (D)
Exp: Jyotiprasad Agarwala pioneered Assamese cinema; Joymoti was released in 1935.
Q34. For which metal Sarthebari is famous for?
(A) Brass metal
(B) Bell metal
(C) Gold
(D) Silver
Answer: (B)
Exp: Sarthebari in Assam is famous for traditional bell-metal craft, producing utensils and ceremonial objects.
Q35. The music for the movie Joymoti was given by:
(A) Bhupen Hazarika
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Phani Sarma
(D) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
Answer: (D)
Exp: Jyotiprasad Agarwala wrote, directed and produced Joymoti, released in 1935; it is regarded as the first Assamese feature film.
Q36. Popular book ‘Assemot Jar Heral Sima’ was written by:
(A) Kanchan Barua
(B) Kaliran Medhi
(C) Kanchan Saikia
(D) Kabir Goswami
Answer: (A)
Exp: Kanchan Barua, also known as Bhubanmohan Barua, wrote Assemot Jar Heral Sima.
Q37. According to some Buddhist tradition, Buddha attained Nirvana in which of the following temples of Assam?
(A) Sri Surya Pahar
(B) Nalbari
(C) Hajo
(D) Bongaigaon
Answer: (C)
Exp: According to the tradition referred to in the question, Hajo is associated with Buddhist sacred traditions. Hajo is also an important multi-religious pilgrimage centre of Assam.
Q38. Which of the following scripts is used to write the Bodo Language?
(A) Hindi
(B) Eastern Nagari
(C) Kamrupi
(D) Devanagari
Answer: (D)
Exp: The Bodo language is officially written in the Devanagari script. Bodo is listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Q39. “Bukuni-Patani” is a traditional costume of which tribe?
(A) Ahom
(B) Sonowal–Kachari
(C) Koch Rajbongshi
(D) Karbi
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bukuni-Patani is identified in the source as a traditional costume of the Koch Rajbongshi community.
Q40. Who was the first recipient of Assam Valley Award (Literary)?
(A) Chandra Kumar Agarwala
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(D) Atmaram Sarmah
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bhabendra Nath Saikia was the first recipient of the Assam Valley Literary Award in 1990.
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Q41. Who gave the ‘Kalaguru’ title to Bishnu Rabha?
(A) Rajendra Prasad
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Dr. Sarbapalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: (D)
Exp: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan gave Bishnu Prasad Rabha the title “Kalaguru” after witnessing his dance performance at Banaras Hindu University in 1941.
Q42. Who is popularly known as ‘Wordsworth of Assam’?
(A) Lakshminath Bezbaruah
(B) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(C) Raghunath Choudhury
(D) Nalinibala Devi
Answer: (C)
Exp: Raghunath Choudhury is popularly known as the “Wordsworth of Assam” because of his nature poetry. He was also known as Bihogi Kobi.
Q43. Which of the following Is believed to be the first literary work of Srimanta Sankardeva?
(A) Patni Prasad
(B) Chihna Yatra
(C) Harichandra Upakhyan
(D) Ram Bijoy
Answer: (C)
Exp: Harichandra Upakhyan The source identifies Harichandra Upakhyan as the answer and describes it as an early work of Sankardeva.
Q44. First Assamese novel “Bhanumati” was first published in which magazine?
(A) Bijuli
(B) Orunodoi
(C) Jonaki
(D) Roopkar
Answer: (A)
Exp: Bijuli Bhanumati is associated with Padmanath Gohain Barua and the development of the Assamese novel.
Q45. The traditional Tai-Ahom coronation ceremony of kings was known as:
(A) Choklong
(B) Neusa-Jua
(C) Huba-chani
(D) Singarigharutha
Answer: (D)
Exp: Ahom king Sudangphaa initiated the Singarigharutha ceremony The source identifies Singarigharutha as the traditional Tai-Ahom coronation ceremony.
Q46. Who of the following recited and explained the entire Bhagavata in the presence of Sankardeva which is believed to be an important event in the development of Neo-vaishnavism in Assam?
(A) Jagadish Mishra
(B) Datyaric
(C) Sridhara Swami
(D) Tulasiram
Answer: (A)
Exp: [72] The event is associated in Assamese Vaishnavite tradition with the development of Neo-Vaishnavism.
Q47. The first Assamese movie Joymoti was based on a play written by:
(A) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(B) Bishnu Rabha
(C) Phani Sarma
(D) Lakshminath Bezbarua
Answer: (D)
Exp: Lakshminath Bezbarua The source gives Lakshminath Bezbarua as the answer; Joymoti was made by Jyotiprasad Agarwala in 1935.
Q48. Name the first Assamese newspaper published by a native?
(A) Asom Bilasinee
(B) Dainik Batori
(C) Assam Tribune
(D) Niyomiya Barta
Answer: (A)
Exp: by Duttadev Goswami in 1871 The source identifies Asom Bilasinee and gives 1871 as its publication year.
Q49. Which was Country's first State owned Film Studio?
(A) Ramoji Film City
(B) Fox Star Studios
(C) Jyoti Chitraban
(D) Chitralekha Movietone
Answer: (C)
Exp: Jyoti Chitraban The source identifies Jyoti Chitraban as the first state-owned film studio.
Q50. In Assam Panchayat Election, what percent of seats are reserved for women?
(A) 60 percent
(B) 50 percent
(C) 33 percent
(D) 20 percent
Answer: (B)
Exp: Assam provides 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions under its state framework
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Q51. Which one of the following was the first Assamese Radio Drama?
(A) Comedy of Errors
(B) Bin Boiragi
(C) Shankuntala
(D) Surabhi
Answer: (B)
Exp: is recognised in Assamese cultural history as an early Assamese radio drama
Q52. 'A Cultural History of Assam' has been written by:
(A) Lakhsminath Tamuli Phukan
(B) Birinchi Kumar Baruah
(C) Birendranath Dutta
(D) Lila Gogoi
Answer: (B)
Exp: Birinchi Kumar Barua was a major scholar of Assamese literature and culture
Q53. In which year O Mor Aponar Desh was officially adopted as the state song of Assam?
(A) 1927
(B) 1932
(C) 1937
(D) 1929
Answer: (A)
Exp: O Mor Aponar Desh was written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa and was adopted as Assam’s state song in 1927
Q54. Mahapurush Madhabdeva constructed a kind of stage named 'Rangial Ghar' in which District of Assam?
(A) Nalbari
(B) Barpeta
(C) Nagaon
(D) Majuli
Answer: (B)
Exp: Rangial Ghar is associated with Mahapurush Madhabdeva and Barpeta’s Vaishnavite cultural tradition
Q55. One of the Oldest Theatre Hall of Assam “Bann Stage” is located in which place of Assam?
(A) Kaliabar
(B) Gohpur
(C) Tezpur
(D) Narayanpur
Answer: (C)
Exp: has a long theatrical tradition and Bann Stage is associated with the city’s early theatre history
Q56. Who gave the Kalagur Title to Bishnu Rabha?
(A) Rajendra Prasad
(B) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Dr. S. Radhakrisnan
Answer: (D)
Exp: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan is credited by the source with conferring the title Kalaguru on Bishnu Rabha
Q57. Who was the first Female President of Asom Sahitya Sabha?
(A) Nirupama Borgohain.
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(C) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi.
(D) Chandra Prabha Saikiani
Answer: (B)
Exp: was the first woman President of Asom Sahitya Sabha
Q58. The first Assamese short story to win Sahitya Akademi Award was:
(A) Golam
(B) Shrinkhal
(C) Prithibir Axukh
(D) Madhupur Bahudur
Answer: (A)
Exp: by Saurabh Kumar Chaliha in 1974. His real name was Surendra Nath Medhi Golam by Saurabh Kumar Chaliha won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Assamese short story in 1974; his real name was Surendra Nath Medhi
Q59. How many Autonomous Councils are the in Assam under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution?
(A) Five
(B) Four
(C) Three
(D) Six
Answer: (C)
Exp: In Assam there are 3 Autonomous Councils under Sixth-Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The 3 Autonomous Councils are: Bodoland Territorial Council. Dima Hasao Autonomous District Council The source counts three Sixth Schedule autonomous councils in Assam
Q60. Who first built the Rang ghar with bamboo and wood?
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Pramatta Singha
(C) Rajeswar Singha
(D) Purandar Singha
Answer: (A)
Exp: [89] Rudra Singha first built the Rang Ghar in an earlier bamboo-and-wood form; the later permanent structure is associated with Pramatta Singha
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Q61. Which festival is related to the birth of Brahmaputra River?
(A) Sivratri
(B) Asokastami
(C) Ambubachi
(D) Chath Puja
Answer: (B)
Exp: is traditionally associated with the Brahmaputra and the sacred waters at places such as Hajo
Q62. For making Joymoti, Jyotiprasad Agarwala established Chitraban Studio at:
(A) Tamulbari Tea Estate
(B) Bholaguri Tea Estate
(C) Madhupur Tea Estate
(D) Halmari Tea Estate
Answer: (B)
Exp: Jyotiprasad Agarwala established the Chitraban studio at Bholaguri Tea Estate while making Joymoti
Q63. What was the real name of Mamoni Raisom Goswami?
(A) Rita Goswami
(B) Irina Goswami
(C) Indira Goswami
(D) Ilima Sarma
Answer: (C)
Exp: Mamoni Raisom Goswami’s real name was Indira Goswami; she was a major Assamese novelist and Jnanpith awardee
Q64. “Pratima” - a compilation of Assamese poetry by:
(A) Jatindranath Duwara
(B) Debakanta Barua
(C) Chandrakumar Agarwala
(D) Lakshminath Bezbarua
Answer: (C)
Exp: Pratima is a poetry collection by Chandrakumar Agarwala, one of the leading figures of the Jonaki era
Q65. Who is known as the Queen of Elephants?
(A) Activist Medha Patekar
(B) Sundarlal Bahuguna
(C) Wildlife Activist Parbati Baruah
(D) Salim Ali
Answer: (C)
Exp: Parbati Baruah is a noted elephant expert and conservationist from Assam, popularly called the Queen of Elephants
Q66. Rongker Festival is associated with which community?
(A) Bodo
(B) Karbi
(C) Mising
(D) Sonwal Kachari
Answer: (B)
Exp: Rongker is a major religious festival of the Karbi community of Assam, traditionally performed for peace and community welfare.
Q67. Who is known as ‘Bidrohi Kobi’ or ‘Revolutionary Poet’ in Assamese language?
(A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
(B) Kanaklal Barua
(C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharya
(D) Prasannalal Choudhury
Answer: (D)
Exp: Prasannalal Choudhury is known as Bidrohi Kobi (Revolutionary Poet) in Assamese literary history.
Q68. The pond of Kamakhya Temple is known as:
(A) Shakti Kund
(B) Bhakti Kund
(C) Kal Kund
(D) Saubhagya Kund
Answer: (D)
Exp: The Saubhagya Kund is the traditional pond associated with the Kamakhya Temple complex on Nilachal Hill.
Q69. Which of the following was the first Assamese Novel?
(A) Deu Lung Khui
(B) Agori Aatmar Kahini
(C) Bhanumati
(D) Patal Bhairabi
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bhanumati was written by Padmanath Gohain Barua in 1890.
Q70. Which Ahom King gave Royal Patronage to Bihu
(A) Siva Singha
(B) Rudra Singha
(C) Jawadhwaj Singha
(D) Udayaditya Singha
Answer: (B)
Exp: Rudra Singha gave royal patronage to Bihu and promoted several aspects of Assamese cultural life during his reign.
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Q71. When did Assamese language regained its status as the official language of Assam?
(A) 1860
(B) 1858
(C) 1873
(D) 1947
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Assamese language regained official status in Assam in 1873, ending the period when Bengali had been used as the official language under colonial administration.
Q72. Brajavali language is a mixture of Assamese language and which of the following language?
(A) Maithili
(B) Bengali
(C) Hindi
(D) Oriya
Answer: (A)
Exp: Brajavali is a literary language used by Assamese Vaishnavite writers and is conventionally described as an Assamese–Maithili mixture.
Q73. The name of the first Assamese printed novel was:
(A) Lahori
(B) Surabhi
(C) Dharmapustak
(D) Miri Jiyori
Answer: (A)
Exp: Lahori, written by Padmanath Gohain Barua and dated to 1892 in the source, is identified as the first Assamese printed novel.
Q74. In which of the following year, “Sattriya Nitrya” of Assam was recognized as a classical dance by Sangeet Natak Akademi?
(A) 1947
(B) 1956
(C) 2000
(D) 2014
Answer: (C)
Exp: Sattriya was recognised as one of India's classical dance traditions in 2000, reflecting its roots in Assam's Vaishnavite monasteries (sattras).
Q75. Which among the following ethnic community of Assam celebrate the ‘Bushu’ festival?
(A) Deori
(B) Dimasa
(C) Karbi
(D) Hajong
Answer: (B)
Exp: The Dimasa community of Assam celebrates the Bushu festival, an important traditional festival of the community.
Q76. Who wrote the book “Shankuntala” the first Assamese translation from Sanskrit language ?
(A) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(B) Padmanath Gohain Baruah
(C) Lambudar Bora
(D) Laxminandan Bora
Answer: (C)
Exp: Lambudar Bora wrote the Assamese translation of Shakuntala from Sanskrit identified in the source.
Q77. The author of Asomiya Sahityar Buranji is:
(A) Nathan Brown
(B) Jatindranath Duwara
(C) Debendranath Bezbarua
(D) Gunabhiram Barua
Answer: (C)
Exp: Debendranath Bezbarua is credited with authoring Asomiya Sahityar Buranji, an important work in Assamese literary history.
Q78. When did Bengali was made as the official language of Assam?
(A) 1936
(B) 1836
(C) 1879
(D) 1897
Answer: (B)
Exp: The 37 years long period from 1836 to 1873 is called “Dark Age of Assamese language”. In 1836, British made Bengali the official language of Assam.
Q79. In addition to Assamese, which other language from the State is included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Rabha
(B) Karbi
(C) Mising
(D) Bodo
Answer: (D)
Exp: (The 92nd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 2003, included 4 more languages in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution. They are Bodo, Dongri, Maithili and Santhali. With this according to Article 344 (I) and 351 the total number of constitutionally recognized languages increased to 22. Moreover, English is not a Scheduled language.
Q80. Which of the following statesments about 'Hemkosh' is/are CORRECT? 1. Hemkosh was compiled by Hemchandra Goswami. 2. Hemkosh was compiled by Hemchandra Barua. 3. Hemkosh is the second dictionary of Assamese language.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 2 & 3
(D) Only 1 & 3
Answer: (C)
Exp: Hemkosh was compiled by Hemchandra Barua. It is traditionally regarded as the second major Assamese dictionary and was published posthumously in the early 20th century.
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Q81. The first Assamese film has been selected as India's official entry to Oscars in the Foreign Language Film category is:
(A) Village Rockstars
(B) Ronga Police
(C) Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
(D) Bridge
Answer: (A)
Exp: National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das’s Village Rockstars, an Assamese-language feature, was the first film from Assam which was selected as India’s official entry for the best foreign language film category of the 2019 Academy (Oscar) Awards.
Q82. The logo of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was made by?
(A) Jugal Das
(B) Sobha Brahma
(C) Janak Jhankar Narzary
(D) Nilpawan Baruah
Answer: (A)
Exp: The logo of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was designed by Jugal Das, according to the source.
Q83. Who is considered to be the greatest poet of the Ahom period?
(A) Mankar
(B) Ram Swaraswati
(C) Kaviraj Chakravarty
(D) Sankardeva
Answer: (C)
Exp: Kaviraj Chakravarty is regarded in the source as the greatest poet of the Ahom period and is associated with the literary tradition of that era.
Q84. Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honoured with 'Rasaraj' by Asam Sahitya Sabha in the year:
(A) 1917
(B) 1922
(C) 1928
(D) 1931
Answer: (D)
Exp: Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honoured by a unique title on 29 December 1931, 'Roxoraj' by Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1931 at Sibsagar session.
Q85. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for her poetry book:
(A) Bon Faringar Rong
(B) Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu
(C) Mor Je Kiman Hepah
(D) Alakananda
Answer: (B)
Exp: Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi won Sahitya Akademi Award in the year 1983 for her book Sudirgha Din Aru Ritu, which is a collection of poetry.
Q86. The first novel by Rajanikanta Bordoloi was:
(A) Nirmal Bhakat
(B) Miri Jiyori
(C) Manomoti
(D) Donduadrah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Miri Jiyori (1894) was Rajanikanta Bordoloi’s first novel. Bordoloi is popularly known as Upanyas Samrat ('Emperor of the Novel') for his contribution to Assamese fiction.
Q87. Which of the following is NOT composed by Sankardeva?
(A) Rukmini Haran
(B) Pimpara Gosowa
(C) Gunamala
(D) Ram Bijoy
Answer: (B)
Exp: Pimpara Gosowa was composed by Madhavdeva, not Sankardeva. Sankardeva authored works such as Gunamala and Rukmini Haran.
Q88. Me-Dam-Me-Phi festival is celebrated annually on:
(A) 31st January
(B) 31st July
(C) 31st August
(D) 31st December
Answer: (A)
Exp: Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an important Ahom ancestral-worship festival observed on 31 January. It reflects the traditional religious heritage of the Ahom community.
Q89. Who built the mosque at Hajo popularly known as Poa-Mecca?
(A) Sujauddin Muhammad Shah
(B) Hussain Shah
(C) Bakhtiyar Khilji
(D) Giyasuddin Aulia
Answer: (A)
Exp: The Poa-Mecca mosque/dargah at Hajo is traditionally associated with Giyasuddin Aulia; the mosque is attributed in the source to Sujauddin Muhammad Shah. Hajo is a major multi-faith pilgrimage centre.
Q90. Who became the first Assamese President of the Indian Football Association?
(A) Nishanta Bordoloi
(B) Nurul Amin
(C) Dipankar Bhattacharjee
(D) Bhogeswar Baruah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Nurul Amin was the first Assamese to become president of the Indian Football Association. He was also an important political figure and served as Chief Minister of Assam from 1957–1970.
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Q91. Kopou Phul (Foxtail Orchid) was adopted as the state flower of Assam on:
(A) 4th April 2003
(B) 17th August 2007
(C) 6th April 2001
(D) 1st January 1999
Answer: (A)
Exp: Kopou Phul (foxtail orchid, Rhynchostylis retusa) is the state flower of Assam. The source gives its adoption date as 4 April 2003; the flower is strongly associated with Assamese spring and Bihu traditions.
Q92. The film 'Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai' was directed by:
(A) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
(B) Jahnu Barua
(C) Bhupen Hazarika
(D) Manju Borah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Jahnu Barua directed Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai in 1987. The Assamese film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film and is a landmark of Assamese parallel cinema.
Q93. Hayagriva Madhava Temple of Hajo is located on:
(A) Nilachal Pahar
(B) Chitrasal Hill
(C) Monikut Hill
(D) Sri Surya Pahar
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Hayagriva Madhava Temple stands on Monikut Hill at Hajo in Kamrup district. It is associated with Vishnu in the Hayagriva-Madhava form and has a distinctive multi-faith historical setting.
Q94. Who wrote 'Dadhi Mathan', 'Chordhara', 'Pimpara Guchowa'?
(A) Sankardeva
(B) Madhavdeva
(C) Madhav Kandali
(D) Hem Saraswati
Answer: (B)
Exp: Madhavdeva wrote Dadhi Mathan, Chordhara and Pimpara Guchowa. He was the principal disciple and successor of Srimanta Sankardeva in Assam's Neo-Vaishnavite movement.
Q95. On the basis of population size, which is the largest tribal group in Assam?
(A) Mishing
(B) Karbi
(C) Garo
(D) Bodo
Answer: (D)
Exp: Bodo is the largest tribal/ethnolinguistic community among the options in Assam. The Bodo people belong to the wider Bodo-Kachari ethnolinguistic family.
Q96. Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi was awarded Sahitya Akademi for his book:
(A) Sa Kota Manuh
(B) Moi Akou Janam Lom
(C) Bih Kanyar Deshat
(D) Mauna Outh Mukhar Hriday
Answer: (D)
Exp: Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2005 for Mauna Outh Mukhar Hriday. He is an important writer from Arunachal Pradesh whose work represents North-Eastern literary traditions.
Q97. Navagraha Temple is located on which hill?
(A) Monikut Hill
(B) Nilachal Hill
(C) Chitrasal Hill
(D) Sri Surya Pahar
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Navagraha Temple is located on Chitrasal Hill in Guwahati. It is associated with the worship of the nine celestial bodies (Navagraha).
Q98. Which was INCORRECT about Rajanikanta Bardoloi?
(A) Only 2 is incorrect
(B) Only 3 is incorrect
(C) 2 & 3 are incorrect
(D) All are correct
Answer: (B)
Exp: Statement 3 is incorrect because Miri Jiyori was not the first Assamese novel. Bhanumati by Padmanath Gohain Barua is generally regarded as the first Assamese novel, published in 1890.
Q99. Which was the first Assamese daily newspaper?
(A) The Assam Tribune
(B) Dainik Batori
(C) Orunodoi
(D) Dainik Janambhumi
Answer: (B)
Exp: Dainik Batori is identified in the source as the first Assamese daily newspaper, beginning publication on 12 August 1935. It was published from the Thengal Bhawan area near Jorhat.
Q100. Who compiled the first Anglo-Assamese Dictionary?
(A) Hemchandra Barua
(B) Budhindranath Bhattacharya
(C) Dr. Miles Bronson
(D) Atulchandra Hazarika
Answer: (C)
Exp: Dr. Miles Bronson compiled the first major Assamese dictionary, published in 1867 from the American Baptist Mission Press at Sivasagar. It was important in standardizing Assamese vocabulary and orthography.
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Q101. The state anthem 'O Mur Apunar Desh' was first published in the magazine:
(A) Bahi
(B) Jonaki
(C) Surabhi
(D) Jonbiri
Answer: (A)
Exp: O Mur Apunar Desh by Lakshminath Bezbaroa was first published in Bahi in 1909. It was adopted as Assam's state song at the Assam Students' Conference in Tezpur in 1927.
Q102. The first Assamese to compile the dictionary 'HemKosh' was:
(A) Dimbeswar Neog
(B) Chandradhar Barua
(C) Hemchandra Goswami
(D) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: (D)
Exp: Hemchandra Barua compiled Hemkosh, a landmark Assamese dictionary. The work was first published in 1900 and became an important standard reference for Assamese vocabulary and spelling.
Q103. Who was the first Assamese woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(A) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(B) Nalinibala Devi
(C) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
(D) Rita Choudhury
Answer: (B)
Exp: Nalinibala Devi became the first Assamese woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1968 for her poetry collection Alakananda.
Q104. Which of the following cultural institution was born as a result of the Assam Accord?
(A) Rock Garden
(B) Assam state museum
(C) Rabindra Bhawan
(D) Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
Answer: (D)
Exp: Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra was established at Guwahati as a major cultural institution and is closely associated with the post-Assam Accord period; the Assam Accord was signed on 15 August 1985.
Q105. The famous Historical Text on Elephants ‘Hastividyarnava’ was composed by:
(A) Hem Saraswati
(B) Harihar Vipra
(C) Sukumar Barkaith
(D) Atan Burhagohain
Answer: (C)
Exp: Hastividyarnava is an important Ahom-period illustrated treatise on elephants, associated with Sukumar Barkaith and court patronage.
Q106. In 1923, Benudhar Rajkhowa translated the smallest book ever written by Srimanta Sankardeva, for the first time into English subtitled as ‘Garland of Praises’. What was its Assamese name?
(A) Bhakti Ratnakar
(B) Keli Gopal
(C) Gunamala
(D) Patni Prasad
Answer: (C)
Exp: Gunamala is a concise Vaishnavite work of Srimanta Sankardev; its English rendering “Garland of Praises” is attributed in the source to Benudhar Rajkhowa in 1923.
Q107. Ras Leela, Yaosang, Lai Haraoba are the festivals of:
(A) Assamese people
(B) Karbi people
(C) Manipuri people
(D) Bodo people
Answer: (C)
Exp: Ras Leela, Yaosang and Lai Haraoba are associated with the cultural traditions of Manipur.
Q108. Name of first Assamese women’s magazine is:
(A) Priyo Sakhi
(B) Nandini
(C) Ghar Jeuti
(D) Chitralekha
Answer: (C)
Exp: Ghar Jeuti, associated with 1927, is regarded in the source as the first Assamese women’s magazine.
Q109. The temple, which is called the “Khajuraho of Assam” is:
(A) Kamakhya
(B) Tirupati Balaji
(C) Madan Kamdeva
(D) Umananda
Answer: (C)
Exp: Madan Kamdeva is a major medieval temple complex in Assam, famous for its sculptural art and often compared with Khajuraho.
Q110. The first Assamese book which won Jnanpith Award was:
(A) Behona Ulka
(B) Banfool
(C) Mrityunjay
(D) Manchledha
Answer: (C)
Exp: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya won the Jnanpith Award for the Assamese novel Mrityunjay in 1979, the first Assamese Jnanpith-winning work.
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Q111. Which one is INCORRECT about the coins issued during the Ahom dynasty?
(A) The coins were octagonal in shape.
(B) Suklenmung was the first king to introduce coins.
(C) Gadadhar Singha was the first king to introduce coins.
(D) The regular gold coin was introduced by Siva Singha.
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies statement C as incorrect: Gadadhar Singha was not the first Ahom ruler to introduce coins; coinage is associated earlier with Suklenmung.
Q112. Two Ahom monarchs issued coins in Persian language. One was Rajeswar Singha and the other was?
(A) Siva Singha
(B) Suhungmung
(C) Pramatta Singha
(D) Rudra Singha
Answer: (A)
Exp: Siva Singha and Rajeswar Singha are associated with Ahom coins bearing Persian inscriptions, reflecting the dynasty’s changing administrative and cultural contacts.
Q113. Which of the following Ahom king introduced the Buranji written in Assam?
(A) Pramatta Singha
(B) Rudra Singha
(C) Sukaphaa
(D) Sukhamphaa
Answer: (C)
Exp: Sukaphaa, founder of the Ahom kingdom in Assam, is traditionally associated with the early establishment of Buranji historical writing.
Q114. The earliest Kamakhya temple was constructed during the reign of:
(A) Sutiya Dynasty
(B) Koch dynasty
(C) Mlechchha dynasty
(D) Kachari dynasty
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies the Mlechchha dynasty period with the earliest construction tradition of the Kamakhya temple; the shrine was rebuilt substantially under later rulers.
Q115. Who among the following was the Muslim disciple of Sankardeva?
(A) Narottam
(B) Govinda
(C) Chandasai
(D) Jayananda
Answer: (C)
Exp: Chandasai is remembered in Assamese Vaishnavite tradition as a Muslim disciple associated with Sankardeva’s devotional movement.
Q116. Which festival is known as the festival of the hundred drums?
(A) Baikho Puja
(B) Wangala
(C) Jonbeel Mela
(D) Ronghker
Answer: (B)
Exp: Wangala, the post-harvest festival of the Garo people, is popularly called the festival of a hundred drums.
Q117. “Assamese: Its Formation and Development”, the first thesis on Assamese language was written by?
(A) Hemchandra Baruah
(B) Dr. Banikanta Kakati
(C) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (B)
Exp: Banikanta Kakati wrote Assamese: Its Formation and Development, an influential scholarly study of the Assamese language published in 1941.
Q118. William Shakespeare’s ‘Falstaff’ and ‘Fool’ influenced him to create the characters of ‘Gajapuria’ and ‘Bhumuk Bahua’, respectively, Name the creator.
(A) Gunabhiram Barua
(B) Hem Barua
(C) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(D) Jogendra Nath Phukan
Answer: (C)
Exp: Lakshminath Bezbaroa created the satirical characters Gajapuria and Bhumuk Bahua in his literary satire, drawing on Shakespearean character types.
Q119. The Nagsankar Temple is believed to be built by:
(A) Bhaskarvarman
(B) Pushya Varman
(C) Karuravarman
(D) Narasankar
Answer: (D)
Exp: Nagsankar Temple at Jamugurihat is traditionally associated with Narasankar and is an important medieval temple site in Assam.
Q120. Name the first complete translation to Assamese of a foreign poetry is:
(A) Omar Tirtha
(B) Ram Bijoy
(C) Bhramaranga
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A)
Exp: Omar Tirtha by Jatindranath Duwara is identified by the source as the first complete Assamese translation of foreign poetry, dating to 1925.
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Q121. 1836 CE was crucial in case of Assamese language and literature because:
(A) Assamese was reinstated as an official language of Assam
(B) Bengali was introduced as an official language of Assam
(C) First Assamese novel was published
(D) First magazine was published from Calcutta
Answer: (B)
Exp: 1836 was a major turning point because Bengali was introduced as the official language of the colonial province, displacing Assamese in administration and education.
Q122. The Buranjis of the Ahoms were written on the bark of
(A) Sanchi tree or Pipal tree
(B) Sanchi tree or aloe wood
(C) Sanchi tree or Neem tree
(D) Sanchi tree or Apple tree
Answer: (B)
Exp: Sanchi (aloe wood) bark was traditionally used as writing material for Buranjis, the historical chronicles of the Ahoms.
Q123. Consider the following statement regarding Madhavdev is/are correct? 1. Madhavdev was born in 1489 in a village named Letekupukhuri of Narayanpur region of Lakhimpur district. 2. At first, he was a Shakta, but in 1522 A.D. he was defeated by Sankardev in debate held at Belguri Satra and since then Madhavdev became a Vaishnavite. 3. Most of Madhavdev's Borgeets reflect the childhood playful nature of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D)
Exp: Madhavdeva was the chief disciple and successor of Srimanta Sankardeva. He made major contributions to Assam’s Neo-Vaishnavite movement through works such as Naam Ghosa and his Borgeets.
Q124. Consider the following statement regarding Aaideu Handique is/are correct? 1. Aaideu Handique was the first female artiste who acted in Assamese films. 2. She played the role of 'Joymati' in Jyoti Prasad Agarwala's first ever Assamese film 'Joymati' when she was only 14 years old. 3. Social criticism and superstition forced her to remain unmarried in life.
(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D)
Exp: Aaideu Handique played the role of Joymati in Jyotiprasad Agarwala’s Joymati, released in 1935, the first Assamese feature film. She became one of the earliest important female figures in Assamese cinema.
Q125. Name the first Assamese Newspaper published for only women?
(A) Uruli
(B) Puli
(C) Grihini
(D) Mohila ru Xomaj
Answer: (A)
Exp: Uruli is identified in the source as the first Assamese newspaper published exclusively for women. It belongs to the development of women-oriented Assamese periodicals.
Q126. Name the first Sahitya Akademi Award winner in Bodo?
(A) Anil Boro
(B) Aurobindo Hazowary
(C) Rita Basumatary
(D) Mangalshingh Hazowary
Answer: (D)
Exp: Mangalshingh Hazowary was the first Bodo writer to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award, in 2005, for Jiuni Mwgthang Bisombi Arw Aroj.
Q127. Name the novel of Homen Borgohain upon which Jahnu Baruah made a film and was able to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1988.
(A) Halodhiya Charaye Baodhan Khai
(B) Pita Putra
(C) Astarag
(D) Saudor Puteke Nao Meli Jai
Answer: (A)
Exp: Jahnu Barua’s film Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai was based on Homen Borgohain’s novel and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1988.
Q128. “Banphool” by Jatindranath Duwarah, which is the first Assamese book to receive Sahitya Akademi comes under which of the following categories?
(A) Short stories
(B) Novel
(C) Poetry
(D) Reminiscence
Answer: (C)
Exp: Banphool by Jatindranath Duwara is a collection of poetry. It received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955, an important early recognition for Assamese literature.
Q129. Which of following marked the dawn of Romanticism in Assamese literature?
(A) Orunodoi
(B) Prantik
(C) Jonaki
(D) Goriyoshi
Answer: (C)
Exp: Jonaki marked the beginning of the Romantic era in Assamese literature. Its first issue appeared on 9 February 1889 under the editorship of Chandra Kumar Agarwala.
Q130. Bhattadeva is considered as the father of Assamese______.
(A) Novel Drama literature
(B) Romantic literature
(C) Poetry literature
(D) Prose literature
Answer: (D)
Exp: Bhattadeva, whose real name was Baikunthanath Bhagavata Bhattacharya, is regarded as the father of Assamese prose literature. His prose helped establish Assamese as a language of serious literary writing.
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Q131. Which of the following statesments about Bishnu Prasad Rabha is/are CORRECT? 1. Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha was born in 1909 in Dhaka, present day Bangladesh. 2. Due to his tremendous contribution to the Assamese culture, Rabha is called Kalaguru by Sarbapalli Radhakrishnan. 3. His songs are labelled as Rabha Sangeet.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 1 & 3
(D) 1, 2 & 3
Answer: (D)
Exp: Bishnu Prasad Rabha was born in 1909 and is popularly known as Kalaguru. His songs are known as Rabha Sangeet, and he made major contributions to Assamese culture and social movements.
Q132. Which of the following is a wrong match?
(A) Kotha Gita - Bhattadev
(B) Rupalim - Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
(C) Red River and Blue Hills - Bhabendranath Saikia
(D) Golam - Saurav Kumar Chaliha
Answer: (C)
Exp: Red River and Blue Hills was written by Hem Barua, not Bhabendranath Saikia. The other pairs—Kotha Gita–Bhattadeva, Rupalim–Jyotiprasad Agarwala and Golam–Saurav Kumar Chaliha—are correctly matched.
Q133. The tantric text "Yogini Tantra" is dedicated to the worship of two goddesses. One is kali and the other one is?
(A) Mahamaya
(B) Kamakhya
(C) Tara Devi
(D) None of the above
Answer: (B)
Exp: The tantric text Yogini Tantra is associated with the worship of Kali and Kamakhya. It is particularly important in the religious history of Assam and the Kamakhya tradition.
Q134. The Poa Macca of Hazo is associated with:
(A) Mir Zumla
(B) Giyasuddin Auliya
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Azan Fakir
Answer: (B)
Exp: Poa Mecca of Hajo is associated with the shrine of Giyasuddin Auliya. The name reflects the local tradition that visiting the site carries a spiritual merit comparable to a portion of a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Q135. Which among the following is the receipant of “Assam Sourav” award?
(A) Bhogeswar Barua
(B) Hima Das
(C) Lovelina Borgohain
(D) Rima Das
Answer: (C)
Exp: Lovlina Borgohain received the Assam Sourav award in recognition of her achievements in boxing and her contribution to Assam’s sporting reputation.
Q136. Name the first English Daily of Assam?
(A) The Telegraph
(B) Dainik Batori
(C) The Assam Tribune
(D) Asom Mihir
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Assam Tribune is identified in the source as the first English daily newspaper of Assam. It was founded at Guwahati in 1939 by Radha Govinda Baruah.
Q137. Consider the following statements: 1. In 1888, the Asomiya Bhaxa Unnoti Sadhoni Sabha was established. 2. Its prime agenda is to develop the Assamese language and literature. 3. This Sabha published the famous Assamese magazine ‘Jonaki’ from 1889 and its first editor was Chandra Kumar Agarwala. Which of the above is/are INCORRECT?
(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) All are coreect
Answer: (D)
Exp: The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha was established in 1888 to promote Assamese language and literature. Its activities were closely connected with the literary circle that produced Jonaki from 1889.
Q138. Krishnaram Bhattacharyya popularly known as Parbatiya Gossain was settled at:
(A) Kalapahar
(B) Nilachal hill
(C) Kamakhya hill
(D) Karbi hill
Answer: (C)
Exp: Krishnaram Bhattacharyya, popularly known as Parbatiya Gosain, was brought from Nabadwip by Ahom king Siba Singha and settled at Kamakhya Hill/Nilachal, becoming an important Shakta priest in the Kamakhya tradition.
Q139. The "Bare Saharia Bhaona" is held in which place in Assam?
(A) Tezpur
(B) Jamugurihat
(C) Nagaon
(D) Bhing
Answer: (B)
Exp: Bare Saharia Bhaona is a major traditional drama festival held at Jamugurihat in Assam. It is associated with the Bhaona tradition derived from the Neo-Vaishnavite cultural movement.
Q140. Who is the first Assamese ICS?
(A) Nayan Mani Kalita
(B) Anandaram Baruah
(C) Bhattadev
(D) Lakhminath Bezbaruah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Anandaram Barua was the first Assamese to qualify for the Indian Civil Service (ICS). He was also a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and linguist.
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Q141. Assam Valley Literary Award is given by which of the following Organization?
(A) Assam Sahitya Sabha
(B) Sahitya Academy
(C) Goverment of Assam
(D) Magor Educational Trust
Answer: (D)
Exp: The Assam Valley Literary Award is presented by the Magor Educational Trust to recognize notable contributions to Assamese literature.
Q142. How many strings are on a Sarod?
Answer: (D)
Exp: A conventional sarod has four main playing strings, although modern instruments also contain additional sympathetic and rhythm strings. The key refers to the principal playing strings.
Q143. The 2nd session of Assam Sahitya Sabha was held in?
(A) Shivsagar
(B) Barpeta
(C) Goalpara
(D) Jorhat
Answer: (C)
Exp: The second session of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was held at Goalpara. The Sabha’s annual sessions helped spread Assamese literary and cultural activity across the state.
Q144. Madhavdev was born in which year?
(A) 1489
(B) 1449
(C) 1479
(D) 1469
Answer: (A)
Exp: Madhavdeva, the foremost disciple of Srimanta Sankardeva, was born in 1489 CE. He composed major works such as Nam Ghosa.
Q145. The Ahom marriage is popularly known as?
(A) Chaklang
(B) Homa
(C) Shayambar
(D) Gandharva
Answer: (A)
Exp: The traditional Ahom marriage ceremony is known as Chaklang. It is an important element of Ahom social and cultural tradition.
Q146. Who is the writer of the book Halodhiya charaiye baodhan khai?
(A) Homen Borgohain
(B) Jahnu Baruah
(C) Nirupama Borgohain
(D) Mahim Bora
Answer: (A)
Exp: Homen Borgohain wrote the Assamese novel Halodhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai. It received the Sahitya Akademi Award for Assamese literature in 1978.
Q147. In which year Bhupen Hazarika was elected the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha?
(A) 1990
(B) 1991
(C) 1993
(D) 1995
Answer: (C)
Exp: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika presided over the Assam Sahitya Sabha session in 1993. He was a major figure in Assamese music, literature and culture.
Q148. Where is the Headquarter of Assam Rifles?
(A) Guwahati
(B) Shillong
(C) Tezpur
(D) Jorhat
Answer: (B)
Exp: The headquarters of the Assam Rifles is at Shillong, Meghalaya. It is India’s oldest paramilitary force, with origins in the 19th century.
Q149. What is the meaning of the word “Ai” in the festival name “Ali Ai Ligang”?
(A) Fruit
(B) Water
(C) Rice
(D) Tree
Answer: (A)
Exp: In Ali Ai Ligang, “Ai” refers to rice. The Mising festival is associated with the beginning of the agricultural cycle and paddy cultivation.
Q150. In which year cotton college was established?
(A) 1898
(B) 1901
(C) 1905
(D) 1911
Answer: (B)
Exp: Cotton College was established in 1901 at Guwahati during the colonial period. It later developed into Cotton University in 2017.
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Q151. Which politician is also known as Iron Man of Assam?
(A) Gopinat Bordoloi
(B) Tarun Ram Phukan
(C) Bishnuram medhi
(D) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bishnuram Medhi is popularly remembered as the Iron Man of Assam. He served as Chief Minister of Assam from 1950 to 1957.
Q152. The capital of salastambha dynasty was?
(A) Kundil nagar
(B) Kamatapur
(C) Pragjyotishpur
(D) Harupeswar
Answer: (D)
Exp: The capital of the Salastambha (Mlechchha) dynasty was Harupeswara, identified with the historical Kamarupa region near modern Tezpur.
Q153. The first assamese woman who became a cabinet minister was?
(A) Anowara Taimur
(B) Renuka Devi Borkotoki
(C) Parul Das
(D) Bijoya Chakravorty
Answer: (B)
Exp: Renuka Devi Barkataki was the first Assamese woman to become a cabinet minister in Assam. She held important ministerial responsibilities in the state government.
Q154. First Assamese woman justice of high court was?
(A) Sanjukta Parasar
(B) Meera Sarma
(C) Suchibrota raichoudhury
(D) Rajaniprabha saikia
Answer: (B)
Exp: The source key identifies Meera Sarma as the first Assamese woman judge of a High Court. The question is a regional “first” fact and should be retained with the source-key attribution.
Q155. The first editor of Arunodoi was?
(A) Hemchandra Goswami
(B) Miles Brown
(C) Nathan Brown
(D) Chandradhar Baruah
Answer: (C)
Exp: Nathan Brown was the first editor of Orunodoi, the pioneering Assamese periodical first published in 1846 from Sivasagar.
Q156. Who had the conferred the title “Lokpriya” to Gopinath Bordoloi?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Anandaram baruah
(C) Jairam das daulatram
(D) Jyotiprasad Agarwala
Answer: (C)
Exp: The title Lokpriya was conferred on Gopinath Bordoloi by Jairam Das Daulatram, the Governor of Assam. Bordoloi was the first Chief Minister of Assam after independence.
Q157. Assamese movie “Village rockstar” was selected as India’s official entry to the Oscar 2019 under which category?
(A) Foreign language film category
(B) Documentary
(C) Cinematography
(D) Adapted screenplay
Answer: (A)
Exp: Village Rockstars, directed by Rima Das, was India’s official submission for the 2019 Oscars in the Foreign Language Film category.
Q158. Bishnu prasad rabha was awarded with the Title “Kalaguru” by whom?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (C)
Exp: The title “Kalaguru” was conferred on Bishnu Prasad Rabha by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Rabha was a leading Assamese artist, cultural activist and revolutionary.
Q159. Name the first person from Assam who was awarded with the title “ Kalaguru”?
(A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
(B) Bhupen Hazarika
(C) Gopinath
(D) Tarunram Phukan
Answer: (A)
Exp: Bishnu Prasad Rabha was the first person from Assam associated with the title “Kalaguru”. His contribution covered music, dance, painting, literature and social activism.
Q160. The first Assamese poetry book to be awarded with Sahitya academy was?
(A) Bhanumoti
(B) Banphool
(C) Surabhi
(D) Janma rahasya
Answer: (B)
Exp: Banphool, a poetry collection by Nalinibala Devi, was the first Assamese poetry work to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award, in 1968.
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Q161. Who was the first Assamese translator of Ramayana?
(A) Birendra kumar bhattacharya
(B) Bhattadev
(C) Ram saraswati
(D) Madhab Kandali
Answer: (D)
Exp: Madhab Kandali produced the earliest known Assamese rendering of the Ramayana, traditionally known as the Saptakanda Ramayana, in the 14th century.
Q162. The first poetical work of Sankardeva is?
(A) Rukmini horon
(B) Kirtan
(C) Harichandra upakhyan
(D) Parijat horon
Answer: (C)
Exp: Harichandra Upakhyan is regarded as Sankardeva’s first poetical work. His later literary output included the Kirtan Ghoxa and devotional dramas.
Q163. The first Assamese colour film was?
(A) Bhaity
(B) Joymoti
(C) Indramaloti
(D) Bin boragi
Answer: (A)
Exp: Indramalati, released in 1939, is regarded as the first Assamese colour film. It was directed by Jyotiprasad Agarwala.
Q164. The first Assamese daily newspaper was?
(A) Doinik Assam
(B) Doinik Batori
(C) Doinik Jagoron
(D) Amar Asom
Answer: (B)
Exp: 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.
Q165. Among which of the followings are appointed by the Governor?
(A) Advocate General
(B) Chief secretary of the state
(C) Vice chancellors of universities
(D) All the above
Answer: (D)
Exp: 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.
Q166. The first Assamese printed book was?
(A) Kirtan Ghosa
(B) Dharma Pustak
(C) Gunamala
(D) Hemkosh
Answer: (D)
Exp: 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.
Q167. Who said “Assamese women weave fairy tales in their clothes”?
(A) Mahamta Gandhi
(B) Nathan brown
(C) Robert bruce
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: (A)
Exp: The quotation “Assamese women weave fairy tales in their clothes” is attributed in the source to Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting Assam’s celebrated handloom tradition.
Q168. The first conference of Assam sahitya sabha was held at?
(A) Kamrup
(B) Sivsagar
(C) Barpeta
(D) Darrang
Answer: (C)
Exp: The first conference of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was held at Sivasagar in 1917. It became a major institution for Assamese language and literature.
Q169. Who is known as the father of Assamese prose literature?
(A) Sankardeva
(B) Bhattadeva
(C) Aniruddhadev
(D) Madhavdev
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bhattadeva is traditionally regarded as the father of Assamese prose. His major works include prose renderings of the Bhagavata and the Gita.
Q170. Which Assamese poet is also known as “Dhawni kobi”?
(A) Bhubanmohan baruah
(B) Binanda chandra baruah
(C) Chandra kumar agarwala
(D) Gunabhiram baruah
Answer: (A)
Exp: The source key identifies Binanda Chandra Barua as the “Dhwani Kobi.” Such literary epithets are important for Assamese literature-based GK.
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Q171. Which city is known as the “City of Blood”?
(A) Tezpur
(B) Sivsagar
(C) Jorhat
(D) Guwahati
Answer: (A)
Exp: Tezpur is popularly associated with the title “City of Blood” in Assam because of legends connected with the conflict of Usha and Aniruddha.
Q172. Where is Assam Women’s University located?
(A) Dibrugarh
(B) Darrng
(C) Guwahati
(D) Jorhat
Answer: (D)
Exp: Assam Women’s University is located at Jorhat. It is a women-focused state university of Assam.
Q173. Who is also known as the “Lion man of Assam”?
(A) Bhupen hazarika
(B) Jishnu baruah
(C) Radha Govinda Baruah
(D) Chandrakanta Baruah
Answer: (C)
Exp: Radha Govinda Baruah is popularly known as the “Lion Man of Assam”. He was a major sports and journalism personality of Assam.
Q174. Who is known as “Vikramaditya” of Assam?
(A) Sukapha
(B) Gadadhar singha
(C) Narnarayan
(D) Birpal
Answer: (C)
Exp: 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.
Q175. Who is the author of the book “Antarip”?
(A) Hem Baruah
(B) Banikanta kakoti
(C) Bhabendranath saikia
(D) Hemchandra goswami
Answer: (C)
Exp: Bhabendra Nath Saikia wrote the Assamese novel Antarip. He was a major Assamese writer and filmmaker.
Q176. Which of the following got GI tag from Assam?
(A) Cotton silk
(B) Muga Silk
(C) Rose flower
(D) Lotus Flower
Answer: (B)
Exp: Muga silk received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Assam. It is the distinctive golden silk associated strongly with Assam.
Q177. Who is known as “Luit Kowar” of Assam?
(A) Phani sarma
(B) Rudra Baruah
(C) Hem Baruah
(D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: (B)
Exp: Rudra Baruah is known as the “Luit Kowar” of Assam. He was an important figure in Assamese music and folk culture.
Q178. Who founded the “Sangrakshini Sabha”?
(A) Bhupen Hazarika
(B) Tarunram phukan
(C) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(D) Ambikagiri rai choudhury
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source identifies Ambikagiri Rai Choudhury as the founder of the Sangrakshini Sabha, associated with Assamese nationalist activity.
Q179. Who is known as “Sonit Kuwor” of Assam?
(A) Madhav dev
(B) Hem baruah
(C) Satyanath bora
(D) Gajendra nath baruah
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source identifies Gajendra Nath Baruah as “Sonit Kuwor” of Assam, a sobriquet from Assamese literary and cultural GK.
Q180. Who wrote the book “Discovery of Assam”?
(A) MK Gandhi
(B) Satish Chandra Kakoti
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru
(D) Laxminandan Bezbaruah
Answer: (B)
Exp: The source identifies Satish Chandra Kakoti as the author of Discovery of Assam.
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Q181. Which “Satradhikar” had written the book “Sattriya Sanskriti Swarnarekha”?
(A) Pitambar Dev Goswami
(B) Narayan Chandra Goswami
(C) Janardan Dev Goswami
(D) Niranjan Dev Goswami
Answer: (B)
Exp: The source identifies Narayan Chandra Goswami as the Satradhikar who wrote Sattriya Sanskriti Swarnarekha, a work related to Sattriya cultural tradition.
Q182. Who was the first female film director of the Assamese film industry?
(A) Reema Kakoti
(B) Rima das
(C) Suprabha Devi
(D) Jahnabi das
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Suprabha Devi as the first female film director of the Assamese film industry, an important fact in Assam cinema history.
Q183. Hinduisim was established in “Pragjyotishpura” by the king?
(A) Sri Krishna
(B) Banasur
(C) Narakasur
(D) Bhagadatta
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source’s traditional account identifies Narakasur with the establishment of Hindu rule at Pragjyotishpura. This belongs to legendary/traditional Assam history, not firmly established chronology.
Q184. Who wrote “Bengsata”?
(A) Apruba kumar Saikia
(B) Laxminath Bezbaruah
(C) Lakhidhar bora
(D) Banikanta Kakoti
Answer: (A)
Exp: The source identifies Apruba Kumar Saikia as the author of Bengsata, an Assamese literary work.
Q185. Who is the first Assamese to win “Yuva puraskar” by Sahitya Academy?
(A) Manika devi
(B) Arindam borkotoki
(C) Bujoy sankar barman
(D) Kamal kumar Tanti
Answer: (B)
Exp: The source identifies Arindam Borkotoki as the first Assamese recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar.
Q186. Who was known as “Agni” kobi?
(A) Hemchandra goswami
(B) Kamalakanta Bhattacharya
(C) Chandradhar baruah
(D) Banikanta Kakoti
Answer: (B)
Exp: Kamalakanta Bhattacharya is known as “Agni Kobi” in Assamese literary tradition.
Q187. Who was the author of the book “Prahlad Charita”?
(A) Harihar baruah
(B) Sankardev
(C) Hem Saraswati
(D) Madhav Kandali
Answer: (C)
Exp: Hem Saraswati wrote Prahlad Charita, one of the early important literary works in Assamese.
Q188. “Bohuwa” dance is a traditional dance of?
(A) Bodo
(B) Karbi
(C) Khasi
(D) Sonowal Kachari
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source identifies Sonowal Kachari as the community associated with the Bohuwa dance tradition.
Q189. “Dehal” festival is celebrated by which tribe?
(A) Karbi
(B) Mising
(C) Rabha
(D) Tiwa
Answer: (A)
Exp: Dehal is identified by the source as a festival of the Karbi community, an important tribal-cultural fact of Assam.
Q190. Which Assamese writer is also known as “Bakul Bonor Kobi”?
(A) Bishnuram Medhi
(B) Anandaram dhekial phukan
(C) Ananda Chandra Baruah
(D) Binanda chandra baruah
Answer: (C)
Exp: Ananda Chandra Baruah is associated with the Assamese literary sobriquet “Bakul Bonor Kobi”.
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Q191. Which of the following Ahom king constructed the “Basistha Temple”?
(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Siva Singha
(D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: (D)
Exp: Rajeswar Singha is the Ahom ruler identified by the source with the construction of Basistha Temple at present-day Guwahati.
Q192. Which of the following ethnic community of Assam celebrate the “Hauno Puja”?
(A) Hajong
(B) Dimasa
(C) Mising
(D) Deori
Answer: (D)
Exp: Deori is the Assam community identified by the source as celebrating Hauno Puja.
Q193. Who was the Guru of Sankardeva?
(A) Mahendra Kandali
(B) Madhav kandali
(C) Gopal Ata
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Answer: (A)
Exp: Mahendra Kandali was Sankardeva’s teacher during his early education; Mahendra Kandali is traditionally credited with teaching him.
Q194. “Karam Puja” is celebrated by which of the following tribes of Assam?
(A) Tea tribe
(B) Rabha
(C) Tiwa
(D) Karbis
Answer: (A)
Exp: The correct answer is Tea tribe. This is the key factual association tested by the question and should be remembered with the subject named in the question.
Q195. Who was 2nd person of Assam awarded with “Arjuna Award”?
(A) Monalisha Baruah
(B) Hima Das
(C) Siva Thapa
(D) Lovlina Borgohain
Answer: (A)
Exp: The correct answer is Monalisha Baruah. This is the key factual association tested by the question and should be remembered with the subject named in the question.
Q196. In which month, Ambubachi Mela is celebrated in Kamakhya Temple?
(A) Bohag
(B) Jeth
(C) Ahaar
(D) Kati
Answer: (C)
Exp: Ahaar is the month associated with Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya in the source; the festival occurs during the monsoon season.
Q197. Which Assamese poet is also known as “Kaviraja”?
(A) Hema Saraswasti
(B) Madhav Kandali
(C) Madhavdeva
(D) Mahim Bora
Answer: (B)
Exp: Madhav Kandali is the Assamese poet associated with the title “Kaviraja” in the source.
Q198. Who is the first women from Assam to received the Padma Sri Award?
(A) Nalinibala Devi
(B) Amalprabha Das
(C) Chandra Prava Saikia
(D) Malati Baruah
Answer: (B)
Exp: Amalprabha Das is identified by the source as the first woman from Assam to receive the Padma Shri.
Q199. Who had translated the “The Story of my experiments with truth” , the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi , into Assamese language “Mor Satya Aneswanar Kahini”?
(A) Lakhsminath Bezbaruah
(B) Omeo Kumar Das
(C) Bishnuram Medhi
(D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (B)
Exp: Omeo Kumar Das translated Gandhi’s autobiography into Assamese as Mor Satya Aneswanar Kahini; Gandhi’s original autobiography was published in parts during 1925–1929.
Q200. The film “Hastir Kanya” was made one the life and works of?
(A) Pratima Pandey baruah
(B) Kanalata Baruah
(C) Dipali Barthakur
(D) Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: (A)
Exp: Hastir Kanya is associated with the life and work of Pratima Pandey Barua, the celebrated Goalpariya folk singer.
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Q201. Which one dance was developed by “Narahari Burha Bhakat”?
(A) Ojapali
(B) Sattriya dance
(C) Jhumura dance
(D) Bhortal Nritya
Answer: (B)
Exp: Bhortal Nritya was developed by Narahari Burha Bhakat and is associated with Assamese Vaishnavite cultural traditions.
Q202. Which one Satra is famous for “Mask Crafting”?
(A) Kamalabari satra
(B) Samaguri satra
(C) Auniati satra
(D) Dakhinpat satra
Answer: (D)
Exp: Samaguri Satra at Majuli is especially famous for traditional mask-making, a distinctive Sattriya craft tradition.
Q203. Who is the writer of famous mathematics book “Kitabat Manjari” and “Lilavati” ?
(A) Bakul Kayastha
(B) Sridhara Kandali
(C) Gopala charana Dwija
(D) Vishnu Bharati
Answer: (A)
Exp: The source identifies Bakul Kayastha as the writer associated with Kitabat Manjari and Lilavati.
Q204. The second Assamese language film”Indramaloti” was released in the year?
(A) 1935
(B) 1936
(C) 1937
(D) 1939
Answer: (D)
Exp: Indramalati, directed by Jyotiprasad Agarwala, was released in 1939 and is the second Assamese feature film.
Q205. Who wrote the first bilingual Assamese Dictionary?
(A) Anandaram Baruah
(B) Hemchandra Baruah
(C) Jaduram Deka Baruah
(D) Chandradhar Baruah
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Jaduram Deka Baruah as the writer of the first bilingual Assamese dictionary; later major Assamese lexicography includes Hemchandra Barua’s Hemkosh.
Q206. “Atmanusandhan” is the autobiography of__?
(A) Hiren Gohain
(B) Hiren Bhattacharya
(C) Homen Borgohain
(D) Bhabendra nath saikia
Answer: (C)
Exp: Homen Borgohain wrote the autobiography Atmanusandhan, a major work of modern Assamese literature.
Q207. Which one is the only existing “Terracotta” temple in Assam?
(A) Basistha temple, kamrup
(B) Siddheswar temple, kamrup
(C) Balaji temple, kamrup
(D) Na-math kamakhya, kamrup
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source identifies Na-Math Kamakhya Temple in Kamrup as Assam’s surviving terracotta temple; terracotta temple architecture uses baked clay panels and ornamentation.
Q208. Which community women wear “Pathin” a wrap around skirt worn by the women?
(A) Karbi
(B) Tiwa
(C) Hajong
(D) Rabha
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Hajong women as wearing Pathin, a traditional wrap-around garment.
Q209. Which community observed the death ritual named “Chomangkan” for the dead ?
(A) Dimasa
(B) Lalung
(C) Karbi
(D) Rabha
Answer: (C)
Exp: The Karbi community observes Chomangkan, a major funeral/death ritual performed in honour of the departed.
Q210. The “Dehing Patkai” festival is annually organized at?
(A) Sadiya
(B) Tipong
(C) Sadiya
(D) Lekhapani
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Tipong as the venue of the annual Dehing Patkai Festival.
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Q211. “The Ajan Pir Dargah” is located in which district?
(A) Dhubri
(B) Dhemaji
(C) Sivsagar
(D) Darrang
Answer: (D)
Exp: The Ajan Pir Dargah is located in Sivasagar district and is associated with the Sufi saint Ajan Fakir.
Q212. “Adha Lekha Dastavej” is the auto-biography of ?
(A) Bhabendra nath saikia
(B) Homen Borgohain
(C) Lakhsminath Bezbaruah
(D) Mamoni Roisom Goswami
Answer: (D)
Exp: The source identifies Homen Borgohain as the author of Adha Lekha Dastavej, an autobiographical work in Assamese.
Q213. Which Ahom king built the temple at the island of Umananda for Tantric worship?
(A) Rudra singha
(B) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Pratap Singha
(D) Siva Singha
Answer: (B)
Exp: The source identifies Gadadhar Singha as the Ahom king who built the Umananda temple for Tantric worship; Umananda is situated on an island in the Brahmaputra at Guwahati.
Q214. Lata Mangeshkar sung her first Assamese song “Jonakore Rati” for the Assamese movie name ?
(A) Piyoli Phukan
(B) Aparopa
(C) Agnisnaan
(D) Era bator sur
Answer: (A)
Exp: Jonakore Rati was Lata Mangeshkar’s Assamese song for the film Era Bator Sur.
Q215. Which Director General of Police for Assam has also won Sahitya Akademi Award ?
(A) Kuladhar saikia
(B) Harekrishna deka
(C) Bhaskar jyoti mahanta
(D) Khagen sarma
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Harekrishna Deka as the Assam Director General of Police who also received the Sahitya Akademi Award.
Q216. Which Community’s male use ornaments namely “Yaocher” and “Kharik” ?
(A) Bodo
(B) Rabha
(C) Karbi
(D) Dimasa
Answer: (C)
Exp: The source identifies Dimasa men as using traditional ornaments called Yaocher and Kharik.
Q217. Which singer is also known as “Nightingale of Assam”?
(A) Dipali Barthakur
(B) Pratima Pandey baruah
(C) Anima choudhury
(D) None of these
Answer: (B)
Exp: Dipali Barthakur is popularly known as the Nightingale of Assam and was a major Assamese playback and folk singer.