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81. Which city is called as "The City of Eternal Romance"?
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Tezpur is popularly called the City of Eternal Romance, a title linked with the legends of Usha and Aniruddha.
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82. Another name of Lakshminath Bezbaruah was Kripabar Baruah. Which of the Assamese writer took the name Natun Kripabar?
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Ratnakanata Borkakoti used the pen-name Natun Kripabar, following the tradition of Lakshminath Bezbarua's Kripabar character.
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83. Who was the first Assamese woman to be awarded by Sangeet Natak Akademi?
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She got Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for ger pioneering efforts in popularizing Goalporia Lokageet in 1989 and in 1991 she was also awarded with Padmashree Award.
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84. Consider the following statements: 1. The Chutias were the first people in Assam to use firearms. 2. Ahoms learned the use of gunpowder from the Chutias. 3. During Ahom reign all the Hiloidari (cannonmen) and most of the Hiloi- Khanikars (gunmakers) belonged to the Chutia community. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The source identifies all three statements as correct regarding the Chutias, firearms and gunpowder traditions. It specifically links Chutia communities with Hiloidari (cannonmen) and Hiloi-Khanikars (gunmakers) during Ahom rule.
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85. During the Ahom rule over 20 paiks there was an officer called Bora, over 100 paiks there was an officer called Saikia and over 1,000 paiks there was an officer called Hazarika. What was the name of the officials above 6000?
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Phukan was the name of the officials above 6000 during the Ahom reign.
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86. Who was the editor of "Asamar Padya Buranji" or A metrical chronicle of Assam?
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(Edited by S. K. Bhuyan, "Asamar Padya Buranji" or A metrical chronicle of Assam is a Buranji in verse consisting of Dutiram Hazarika's "Kali-bharat buranji" and Bisweswar Vaidyadhipa's "Belimarar buranji".)
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87. Which of the following is associated with Bordoichila in Assam?
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Bordoichila is the sever thunderstorms that occurs in Assam during pre- monsoon season (April–May).
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88. Which Ahom king initiated a land measurement scheme for the first time?
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Gadadhar Singha is traditionally credited with initiating systematic land measurement in the Ahom kingdom. His reign (1681–1696) is associated with administrative consolidation.
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89. Kanaklata Barua became a martyr of which national movement?
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Kanaklata Barua was martyred during the Quit India Movement on 20 September 1942 at Gohpur, Assam, while leading a procession to hoist the national flag.
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90. Which was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam?
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Charaideo was the first capital established by Sukaphaa, founder of the Ahom kingdom, in 1228. It later became famous for the royal Moidams of Ahom royalty.
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91. Who was the first king of the Koch dynasty?
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Biswa Singha founded the Koch dynasty in the early 16th century and consolidated Koch power in western Assam and adjoining areas. His son Nara Narayan later expanded the kingdom.
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92. Which king of the Varman dynasty was contemporary of Samudragupta?
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Pushyavarman is traditionally identified as the founder of the Varman dynasty of Kamarupa and a contemporary of Samudragupta. Kamarupa appears in Samudragupta's Allahabad Pillar inscription.
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93. Consider the statements about Laluk Borphukan, Sulikphaa and Lora Raja. Which is correct?
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The source marks all three statements as correct. The episode belongs to the troubled Ahom period associated with Laluksola Borphukan and the child king Sulikphaa/Lora Raja, before Gadadhar Singha restored political stability.
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94. What was the correct reason for hanging Maniram Dewan?
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Maniram Dewan was executed because the British identified him with the conspiracy to place Kandarpeswar Singha on the Ahom throne after the Revolt of 1857. He was hanged at Jorhat on 26 February 1858.
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95. Which site is linked to the Sepoy Mutiny?
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Malegarh Ruins in Assam are associated with resistance to British rule during the Revolt of 1857. The site is therefore an important location in Assam's 1857 history.
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96. The Battle of Saraighat was fought between the Ahom and Mughal forces in:
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The Battle of Saraighat was fought in 1671 near Guwahati. The Ahom forces under Lachit Borphukan defeated the Mughal army commanded by Raja Ram Singh I and halted Mughal expansion into Assam.
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97. In which year did the Mughals attack the Ahom Kingdom for the first time?
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The source identifies 1615 as the first Mughal-Ahom attack in the relevant chronology. Early clashes included fighting near the Bharali River; the wars continued through much of the 17th century.
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98. Consider the statements about Joymoti Konwari. Which are correct? 1. She was the wife of Tai-Ahom Prince Gadapani. 2. Sulikphaa's soldiers brought her to Jerenga Pathar and punished her. 3. Rudra Singha built Joysagar Tank in her memory.
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The source marks all three statements as correct. Joymoti Konwari is remembered for refusing to disclose the hiding place of her husband Gadapani despite torture. After Gadapani became Gadadhar Singha, his son Rudra Singha commemorated her with Joysagar Tank.
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99. In the Battle of Saraighat next to Lachit Borphukan was in the leadership of:
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Atan Burhagohain, also known as Dihingia Raja, was the Rajmantri in Lachit Borphukan’s command during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
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100. When was Assam Provincial Congress formed?
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The Assam Provincial Congress Committee was formed in 1921, strengthening Congress organisation in Assam during the Non-Cooperation period.
