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21. Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian National Congress during its second session in 1886?
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Nobin Chandra Bordoloi is identified in the source as the first Assamese to join the INC at its second session in 1886.
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22. Who founded Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha in 1884?
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Jagannath Barooah founded Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha in 1884.
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23. Who was the first elected president of the Assam Association?
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Raja Prabhat Chandra Baruah was the first elected president of the Assam Association.
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24. Which King of the Kamata Kingdom first took the title ‘Kamateshwar’?
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Sandhya is identified in the source as the first ruler to adopt the title Kamateshwar.
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25. Which was the first Assamese printed history book?
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Asom Buranji Puthi was published in 1844 and is attributed in the source to Kashinath Tamuli Phukan and Radhanath Barua.
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26. The first Muslim invasion of Ahom kingdom occured during the reign of:
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The first recorded Muslim invasion of the Ahom kingdom occurred during the reign of Suhungmung (Dihingia Raja), during the 16th century.
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27. The battle of Hadirachowki was fought in the year:
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The Battle of Hadirachowki was fought in 1822 during the Burmese occupation period in Assam. The period ended with the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826.
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28. Which of the following is known as Assam’s Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
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Patharughatar Ran is popularly called Assam’s Jallianwala Bagh. British forces fired on protesting peasants at Patharughat in 1894 during resistance to increased land revenue.
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29. Who gave the slogan “Haal jar mati taar” (those who cultivate should own a land)?
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Bishnu Prasad Rabha popularised the slogan “Haal jar mati taar”, expressing the principle that the cultivator should have rights over the land.
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30. Which of the following Ahom king excavated the Garhgaon tank (Pukhuri) and constructed the "Naga Ali"?
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Suklenmung, also known as Garhgaiya Raja, is credited in the source with excavating the Garhgaon tank and constructing the Naga Ali.
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31. Who was the first British Commissioner of Assam?
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David Scott was the first British Commissioner of Assam and played a major administrative role after the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826.
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32. All Assam Ryot Sabha was formed in 1933 under the guidance of:
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All Assam Ryot Sabha was formed in 1933 under the guidance of Nabin Chandra Bardoloi, representing agrarian interests in Assam.
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33. Which of the following Ahom King was the first to adopt the title Swarganarayan?
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Suhungmung or Dihingia Raja Suhungmung is also known as Dihingia Raja and ruled from 1497 to 1539.
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34. What was the Hindu name of Sulikphaa/Lora raja?
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Ratnadhwaj Singha The source identifies Ratnadhwaj Singha as the Hindu name of Sulikphaa (Lora Raja).
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35. Who was the Chief Minister of Assam during the Japanese invasion in India?
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In 1937 Sir Shadulla's ministry was formed Sir Syed Muhammad Saadulla headed Assam's first ministry formed in 1937.
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36. Which Ahom king introduced the Posa system?
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Pratap Singha The source identifies Pratap Singha with the introduction of the Posa system.
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37. Who was the founder of the Chutiya Kingdom?
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is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Chutiya kingdom in Assam
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38. Which among the following Koch king rebuilt the Kamakhya Temple?
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The Kamakhya temple was rebuilt by king Naranarayana in the year 1565 Nara Narayan rebuilt the Kamakhya temple in the 16th century after earlier structures had been destroyed
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39. Who was the President of the Swaraj Party in Assam?
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Tarun Ram Phookan was the President of the Swaraj Party in Assam during freedom movement. [77] Tarun Ram Phookan was a major nationalist leader of Assam and was associated with the Swarajist movement
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40. Among the following who was known as Buddhi Swarganarayan?
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is also known as Buddhi Swarganarayan in Assamese historical tradition
