Assam History

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is in Morigaon district. It is internationally noted for its high density of the one-horned rhinoceros.

Haflong is popularly known as the 'Scotland of Assam'. It is the headquarters of Dima Hasao district and is a major hill destination in Assam.

Kharosthi was written from right to left and was used mainly in the north-western Indian subcontinent. Brahmi, in contrast, was generally written left to right.

Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh preserve important paintings associated with the Gupta/Vakataka artistic tradition. Ajanta is the better-known parallel site.

Sikandar Lodi founded Agra in 1504 and developed it as an important political centre. Agra later became a major Mughal imperial city.

The source identifies Humayun. Sher Shah Suri is especially associated with the silver Rupiya, which influenced later Indian currency systems.

Subhash Chandra Bose wrote The Indian Struggle, 1920–1934. The book discusses the Indian national movement and was published in two parts covering the interwar period.

Alam Ara, directed by Ardeshir Irani, was India's first full-length talkie and was released on 14 March 1931. Raja Harishchandra (1913) was India's first full-length silent feature.

The rebels declared Bahadur Shah Zafar emperor in 1857. He was the last Mughal emperor and became the symbolic figurehead of the uprising.

The Pampas are extensive temperate grasslands centred in Argentina, extending into Uruguay and southern Brazil. They are important for cattle ranching and grain production.

Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state and Gujarat is the westernmost state. Kibithu/Anjaw in Arunachal Pradesh is associated with India's far eastern extent.

The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to restrict diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without central approval. It was later renamed under amendments.

The source selects nitrogen oxide. Key naturally occurring greenhouse gases include water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane and ozone; nitrous oxide is also a greenhouse gas, so the source wording should be read in the intended exam context.

The Global 500 award recognised outstanding contributions to environmental protection. It was associated with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Dr Sachchidananda Sinha presided over the inaugural meeting on 9 December 1946 as temporary chairman. Rajendra Prasad was later elected permanent chairman/president of the Assembly.

This is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(c). Fundamental Duties were inserted by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, 1976.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) functions under the Ministry of Culture. It was established in 1861 and is responsible for archaeological research and protection of centrally protected monuments.

The parliamentary expression is yielding the floor. The Speaker regulates debate and determines who may speak during proceedings.

The quorum is one-tenth of the total membership under Article 100. The same one-tenth rule applies to the Rajya Sabha.

The constitutional maximum is 250 members: up to 238 representatives of States/Union Territories and 12 nominated members. Nominated members are selected by the President for special knowledge or practical experience.