Quiz question
Question 1:
Which river is known as the lifeline of Assam?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Yamuna
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra River is the lifeline of Assam, providing water for agriculture, transportation, and daily life.
Question 2:
What is the capital of Assam?
A) Guwahati
B) Dispur
C) Tezpur
D) Jorhat
Answer: B) Dispur
Dispur, a locality in Guwahati, is the capital of Assam.
Question 3:
Which national park in Assam is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the highest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 4:
Which festival is the most important traditional festival of Assam?
A) Bihu
B) Durga Puja
C) Holi
D) Diwali
Answer: A) Bihu
Bihu is the main festival of Assam, celebrated in three forms: Rongali Bihu, Bhogali Bihu, and Kongali Bihu.
Question 5:
Which Assamese singer was the first to receive the Bharat Ratna award?
A) Papon
B) Zubeen Garg
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Parveen Sultana
Answer: C) Bhupen Hazarika
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, a legendary singer, composer, and lyricist, received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.
Question 6:
Which city is known as the gateway to Northeast India?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Silchar
D) Guwahati
Answer: D) Guwahati
Guwahati is called the gateway to Northeast India because of its strategic location and connectivity.
Question 7:
Which tea estate in Assam is the largest in the world?
A) Manohari Tea Estate
B) Monabari Tea Estate
C) Naharkatia Tea Estate
D) Doom Dooma Tea Estate
Answer: B) Monabari Tea Estate
Monabari Tea Estate, located in Assam, is the largest tea estate in the world.
Question 8:
Which Assamese dish is made with fermented fish and bamboo shoots?
A) Pitha
B) Masor Tenga
C) Khar
D) Hukoti
Answer: D) Hukoti
Hukoti is a traditional Assamese dish made with dried and fermented fish along with bamboo shoots.
Question 9:
Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is famous for golden langurs?
A) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: D) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is the only protected habitat for golden langurs in India.
Question 10:
What is the name of the famous silk produced in Assam?
A) Tussar Silk
B) Mulberry Silk
C) Muga Silk
D) Eri Silk
Answer: C) Muga Silk
Muga silk is a unique silk variety produced only in Assam and is known for its natural golden color.
Question 11:
Which Assamese dance form is famous worldwide?
A) Sattriya
B) Kathak
C) Bihu
D) Odissi
Answer: C) Bihu
Bihu is a traditional Assamese dance performed during the Bihu festival and is popular worldwide.
Question 12:
Which temple in Assam is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya?
A) Umananda Temple
B) Navagraha Temple
C) Kamakhya Temple
D) Sukreswar Temple
Answer: C) Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple, located in Guwahati, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya.
Question 13:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year?
A) Rongali Bihu
B) Bhogali Bihu
C) Kongali Bihu
D) Durga Puja
Answer: A) Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and is the most important festival in Assam.
Question 14:
Which bird migrates to Assam’s Maguri Beel during winter?
A) Flamingo
B) Siberian Crane
C) Greater Adjutant Stork
D) Mandarin Duck
Answer: D) Mandarin Duck
The rare Mandarin Duck was spotted at Assam’s Maguri Beel, attracting bird watchers worldwide.
Question 15:
Which Assamese king built the Rang Ghar, the royal sports pavilion?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Sukapha
C) Pramatta Singha
D) Rajeshwar Singha
Answer: C) Pramatta Singha
King Pramatta Singha of the Ahom dynasty built Rang Ghar, Asia’s oldest amphitheater, in Assam.
Question 16:
Which national park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site besides Kaziranga?
A) Nameri National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: C) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve in Assam.
Question 17:
Which Assamese river island is the largest in the world?
A) Umananda
B) Majuli
C) Dibru
D) Chandubi
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli, in the Brahmaputra River, is the world’s largest river island and a cultural hub of Assam.
Question 18:
Which Assamese writer won the Jnanpith Award for his contributions to literature?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
C) Homen Borgohain
D) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Answer: B) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese writer to win the Jnanpith Award in 1979.
Question 19:
Which Assamese sport is a traditional martial art form?
A) Mallakhamb
B) Thang-Ta
C) Lathi Khela
D) Tekeli Bhonga
Answer: C) Lathi Khela
Lathi Khela is a traditional martial art and combat sport practiced in Assam.
Question 20:
Which Assamese district is known as the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Golaghat
B) Jorhat
C) Tinsukia
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: D) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea plantations and production.
Question 21:
Which Assamese king founded the Ahom dynasty?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Sukapha
C) Pramatta Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: B) Sukapha
Sukapha, a Tai prince, founded the Ahom dynasty in Assam in 1228.
Question 22:
Which city in Assam is known as the “City of Eternal Sunshine”?
A) Guwahati
B) Jorhat
C) Tezpur
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Tezpur
Tezpur is known as the “City of Eternal Sunshine” due to its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
Question 23:
Which district in Assam has the highest number of tea gardens?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Tinsukia
C) Jorhat
D) Sivasagar
Answer: A) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh district has the highest number of tea gardens, making it a key region for tea production.
Question 24:
Which Assamese festival celebrates the harvesting of rice?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Durga Puja
C) Holi
D) Vishu
Answer: A) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated in January to mark the end of the harvesting season.
Question 25:
Which Assamese district is famous for its silk weaving industry?
A) Nalbari
B) Sualkuchi
C) Barpeta
D) Goalpara
Answer: B) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is known as the “Manchester of Assam” for its famous silk weaving industry.
Question 26:
Which Assamese festival is dedicated to cows and livestock?
A) Rongali Bihu
B) Kongali Bihu
C) Bhogali Bihu
D) Goru Bihu
Answer: D) Goru Bihu
Goru Bihu is part of Rongali Bihu and is dedicated to cows and livestock, celebrated by bathing and feeding them.
Question 27:
Which Assamese landmark is known as the “Scotland of the East”?
A) Haflong
B) Diphu
C) Jatinga
D) Shillong
Answer: D) Shillong
Shillong, though now in Meghalaya, was once part of Assam and is called the “Scotland of the East” due to its scenic beauty.
Question 28:
Which Assamese bird species is critically endangered and found in Assam’s wetlands?
A) Indian Peafowl
B) White-winged Duck
C) Grey Heron
D) Kingfisher
Answer: B) White-winged Duck
The White-winged Duck, an endangered species, is found in Assam’s wetland areas like Dibru-Saikhowa.
Question 29:
Which Assamese hill station is the only one in Assam?
A) Haflong
B) Diphu
C) Tezpur
D) Sivasagar
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong is the only hill station in Assam, known for its beautiful landscapes and pleasant weather.
Question 30:
Which Assamese district is known for the mysterious phenomenon of bird suicides?
A) Golaghat
B) Jorhat
C) Jatinga
D) Tinsukia
Answer: C) Jatinga
Jatinga is famous for the mysterious phenomenon where migratory birds fly towards lights and perish during specific months.
Question 31:
Which Assamese lake is the largest in Northeast India?
A) Dipor Bil
B) Chandubi Lake
C) Son Beel
D) Rangsapara Lake
Answer: C) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in Assam’s Karimganj district, is the largest seasonal freshwater lake in Northeast India.
Question 32:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Oil City of Assam”?
A) Duliajan
B) Digboi
C) Moran
D) Nazira
Answer: B) Digboi
Digboi is called the “Oil City of Assam” as it has the oldest operational oil refinery in India.
Question 33:
Which Assamese poet is known as the “Bard of the Brahmaputra”?
A) Homen Borgohain
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: B) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer and poet, is known as the “Bard of the Brahmaputra” for his soulful compositions.
Question 34:
Which district in Assam is famous for its bell metal industry?
A) Sivasagar
B) Nalbari
C) Barpeta
D) Morigaon
Answer: C) Barpeta
Sarthebari, in Barpeta district, is known for its traditional bell metal craft, producing utensils and artifacts.
Question 35:
Which Assamese river is known as the “Sorrow of Assam”?
A) Barak River
B) Kopili River
C) Manas River
D) Subansiri River
Answer: B) Kopili River
The Kopili River is called the “Sorrow of Assam” due to frequent floods and soil erosion.
Question 36:
Which Assamese dance form is recognized as a classical dance of India?
A) Bihu
B) Sattriya
C) Bagurumba
D) Deodhani
Answer: B) Sattriya
Sattriya, a classical dance form of Assam, was introduced by Srimanta Sankardev and is associated with Vaishnavism.
Question 37:
Which district in Assam is the largest by area?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Sonitpur
C) Karbi Anglong
D) Tinsukia
Answer: C) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area, covering hilly terrain and forests.
Question 38:
Which Assamese dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years?
A) Koch Dynasty
B) Kachari Dynasty
C) Ahom Dynasty
D) Chutia Dynasty
Answer: C) Ahom Dynasty
The Ahom Dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years (1228–1826), significantly shaping its history and culture.
Question 39:
Which Assamese kingdom was the first to resist Mughal invasions successfully?
A) Ahom Kingdom
B) Chutia Kingdom
C) Kachari Kingdom
D) Dimasa Kingdom
Answer: A) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahoms successfully resisted multiple Mughal invasions, with the Battle of Saraighat (1671) being a major victory.
Question 40:
Which Assamese warrior led the Ahom army in the Battle of Saraighat?
A) Sukapha
B) Lachit Borphukan
C) Rudra Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: B) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan, the legendary general of the Ahom army, led Assam to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.
Question 41:
Which Assamese town is famous for its saltwater hot spring?
A) Haflong
B) Sivasagar
C) Umrangso
D) Jakhalabandha
Answer: C) Umrangso
Umrangso, in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, is known for its hot spring, believed to have medicinal properties.
Question 42:
Which Assamese river forms the Indo-Bangladesh border in the Barak Valley?
A) Barak River
B) Dhansiri River
C) Manas River
D) Subansiri River
Answer: A) Barak River
The Barak River flows through Assam’s Barak Valley and forms a natural border between India and Bangladesh.
Question 43:
Which Assamese town is known for its mysterious underground tunnels built by the Ahoms?
A) Jorhat
B) Tezpur
C) Sivasagar
D) Digboi
Answer: C) Sivasagar
Sivasagar is known for its underground tunnels, built by the Ahoms as escape routes and secret pathways.
Question 44:
Which Assamese festival is dedicated to the worship of snakes?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Nag Panchami
Answer: D) Nag Panchami
Nag Panchami is celebrated in Assam to worship snakes, particularly in the temples of Lord Shiva.
Question 45:
Which Assamese stadium is the largest in Northeast India?
A) Nehru Stadium, Guwahati
B) Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
C) Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Stadium, Guwahati
D) Jorhat Stadium
Answer: B) Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
The Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, also known as Sarusajai Stadium, is the largest stadium in Northeast India.
Question 46:
Which Assamese town is famous for its orange cultivation?
A) Haflong
B) Sonitpur
C) Karimganj
D) Kokrajhar
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, Assam’s only hill station, is well known for its high-quality orange cultivation.
Question 47:
Which Assamese island is known as the second-largest river island in the world?
A) Majuli
B) Umananda
C) Dibru-Saikhowa
D) Bhupen Hazarika Setu Island
Answer: C) Dibru-Saikhowa
Dibru-Saikhowa, a river island and national park, is the second-largest river island in the world after Majuli.
Question 48:
Which Assamese Assamese fair is known for its barter system?
A) Ambubachi Mela
B) Jonbeel Mela
C) Magh Bihu Mela
D) Bishnu Mela
Answer: B) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela is a unique fair where people follow the ancient barter system to exchange goods.
Question 49:
Which Assamese Assamese town is famous for its paper industry?
A) Titabor
B) Jagiroad
C) Moranhat
D) Nazira
Answer: B) Jagiroad
Jagiroad is known for the Nagaon Paper Mill, which was once a major paper production center in Assam.
Question 50:
Which Assamese animal is the state animal of Assam?
A) Asian Elephant
B) One-horned Rhinoceros
C) Royal Bengal Tiger
D) Gangetic Dolphin
Answer: B) One-horned Rhinoceros
The one-horned rhinoceros, found in Kaziranga National Park, is the state animal of Assam.
Question 51:
Which Assamese dish is made using raw fish and herbs?
A) Masor Tenga
B) Khar
C) Pura Maas
D) Sunga Maas
Answer: C) Pura Maas
Pura Maas is a traditional Assamese dish where fish is grilled over an open flame and served with herbs.
Question 52:
Which Assamese festival is associated with the Kamakhya Temple?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Baishagu Festival
Answer: B) Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela is a major festival at Kamakhya Temple, celebrating the annual menstruation cycle of the goddess.
Question 53:
Which Assamese airport is the busiest in Northeast India?
A) Jorhat Airport
B) Dibrugarh Airport
C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
D) Silchar Airport
Answer: C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Located in Guwahati, this is the busiest airport in Northeast India.
Question 54:
Which Assamese district is known as the “Land of Blue Hills”?
A) Tinsukia
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Dima Hasao
D) Golaghat
Answer: C) Dima Hasao
Dima Hasao is called the “Land of Blue Hills” due to its scenic mountainous landscape.
Question 55:
Which Assamese king shifted the Ahom capital from Garhgaon to Rangpur?
A) Sukapha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Pramatta Singha
D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: B) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha moved the Ahom capital from Garhgaon to Rangpur, which is now part of Sivasagar.
Question 56:
Which Assamese river is known for its dolphin population?
A) Subansiri River
B) Manas River
C) Brahmaputra River
D) Kopili River
Answer: C) Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River is home to the endangered Gangetic river dolphins.
Question 57:
Which Assamese place is famous for silk production apart from Sualkuchi?
A) Jorhat
B) Nalbari
C) Tezpur
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: A) Jorhat
Jorhat is a major center for Muga and Eri silk production in Assam.
Question 58:
Which Assamese bridge is the longest in India?
A) Kolia Bhomora Setu
B) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
C) Saraighat Bridge
D) Bogibeel Bridge
Answer: B) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
Also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu, Dhola-Sadiya is the longest bridge in India, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 59:
Which Assamese tribe is known for its bamboo dance, “Bagurumba”?
A) Mishing
B) Bodo
C) Karbi
D) Dimasa
Answer: B) Bodo
Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo tribe in Assam.
Question 60:
Which Assamese folk instrument is used in Bihu music?
A) Dhol
B) Dotara
C) Gogona
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Dhol, Dotara, and Gogona are essential instruments in traditional Bihu music.
Question 61:
Which Assamese bird sanctuary is famous for migratory birds?
A) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
C) Manas National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar site and an important habitat for migratory birds.
Question 62:
Which Assamese tribe is known for its colorful handmade shawls?
A) Mishing
B) Dimasa
C) Karbi
D) Deori
Answer: A) Mishing
The Mishing tribe is famous for their traditional handmade shawls called “Gamusas” and “Ege”.
Question 63:
Which Assamese region is known for the endangered Golden Langur?
A) Majuli
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the endangered Golden Langur, found only in a few parts of India and Bhutan.
Question 64:
Which Assamese martial art was practiced by Ahom warriors?
A) Lathi Khela
B) Silambam
C) Thang-Ta
D) Cheibi Gad-Ga
Answer: A) Lathi Khela
Lathi Khela, or stick fighting, was practiced by Ahom warriors for self-defense and warfare.
Question 65:
Which Assamese district produces the highest amount of rice in Assam?
A) Nagaon
B) Jorhat
C) Tinsukia
D) Lakhimpur
Answer: A) Nagaon
Nagaon district is the leading rice-producing district in Assam.
Question 66:
Which Assamese queen led a resistance against the British?
A) Sati Joymati
B) Rani Gaidinliu
C) Kanaklata Barua
D) Rani Lakshmi Bai
Answer: C) Kanaklata Barua
Kanaklata Barua was a freedom fighter who led the Quit India Movement in Assam.
Question 67:
Which Assamese town is known for its unique practice of fishing with trained otters?
A) Nalbari
B) Dhubri
C) Barpeta
D) Goalpara
Answer: B) Dhubri
Dhubri is known for its traditional method of fishing using trained otters.
Question 68:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for pygmy hog conservation?
A) Manas National Park
B) Kaziranga National Park
C) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: A) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the critically endangered pygmy hog, one of the rarest animals in the world.
Question 69:
Which Assamese city is called the “Gateway to Northeast India”?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Guwahati
D) Silchar
Answer: C) Guwahati
Guwahati is known as the “Gateway to Northeast India” because of its strategic location and connectivity.
Question 70:
Which Assamese delicacy is made with raw fermented bamboo shoots?
A) Khar
B) Masor Tenga
C) Bahor Tenga
D) Pitha
Answer: C) Bahor Tenga
Bahor Tenga is a traditional dish made with fermented bamboo shoots and fish or vegetables.
Question 71:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Bohag Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Ambubachi Mela
Answer: B) Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is the most important festival in Assam, marking the Assamese New Year.
Question 72:
Which Assamese town is known for its ancient satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)?
A) Majuli
B) Tezpur
C) Dhubri
D) Silchar
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is famous for its satras established by Srimanta Sankardev.
Question 73:
Which Assamese poet wrote the famous work ‘Kirtan Ghosha’?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Srimanta Sankardev
D) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: C) Srimanta Sankardev
‘Kirtan Ghosha’ is a religious scripture written by Srimanta Sankardev, the founder of Assamese Vaishnavism.
Question 74:
Which Assamese district is the birthplace of Bhupen Hazarika?
A) Tinsukia
B) Jorhat
C) Sivasagar
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: B) Jorhat
Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary musician and composer, was born in Jorhat district.
Question 75:
Which Assamese bridge is India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge?
A) Kolia Bhomora Setu
B) Bogibeel Bridge
C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D) Saraighat Bridge
Answer: B) Bogibeel Bridge
Bogibeel Bridge, over the Brahmaputra River, is India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge.
Question 76:
Which Assamese dance form is performed during Bohag Bihu?
A) Bagurumba
B) Sattriya
C) Bihu Dance
D) Deodhani
Answer: C) Bihu Dance
Bihu Dance is a traditional folk dance performed during Bohag Bihu to celebrate the harvest season.
Question 77:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known for having the highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses?
A) Manas National Park
B) Kaziranga National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park has the highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
Question 78:
Which Assamese town is famous for the ‘Sitalpati’ (cool mats) industry?
A) Goalpara
B) Barpeta
C) Nalbari
D) Dubri
Answer: D) Dhubri
Dhubri is known for producing high-quality Sitalpati, a type of mat made from cane and reeds.
Question 79:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Tiwa tribe with a massive community feast?
A) Jonbeel Mela
B) Baishagu Festival
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Ambubachi Mela
Answer: A) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela is an annual festival where the Tiwa tribe organizes a large community feast and practices barter trade.
Question 80:
Which Assamese national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Kaziranga?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Question 81:
Which Assamese king is credited with introducing the Paik system?
A) Sukapha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: C) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha introduced the Paik system, a unique administrative and military structure of the Ahom Kingdom.
Question 82:
Which Assamese river is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Dhansiri
B) Subansiri
C) Manas
D) Kopili
Answer: B) Subansiri
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra, originating in Tibet.
Question 83:
Which Assamese town is known for its famous “Xorai” (a traditional offering tray)?
A) Tezpur
B) Sivasagar
C) Jorhat
D) Hajo
Answer: B) Sivasagar
Sivasagar is famous for its traditional Assamese brass and bell metal crafts, including the Xorai.
Question 84:
Which Assamese hill station is known as the “Switzerland of the East”?
A) Haflong
B) Diphu
C) Umrangso
D) Tezpur
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, the only hill station in Assam, is known as the “Switzerland of the East” for its scenic beauty.
Question 85:
Which Assamese warrior is known for defeating the Mughals in the Battle of Itakhuli?
A) Lachit Borphukan
B) Piyoli Phukan
C) Dihingia Borgohain
D) Chilarai
Answer: A) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Itakhuli in 1682.
Question 86:
Which Assamese script was historically used before the modern Assamese script?
A) Devanagari
B) Kutila Lipi
C) Kamrupi Script
D) Brahmi
Answer: C) Kamrupi Script
The Kamrupi script was historically used before the modern Assamese script evolved.
Question 87:
Which Assamese tea garden is considered the oldest in India?
A) Manohari Tea Estate
B) Amchong Tea Estate
C) Jorhat Tea Estate
D) Chabua Tea Estate
Answer: D) Chabua Tea Estate
Chabua Tea Estate in Upper Assam is considered the oldest tea estate in India.
Question 88:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for swamp deer?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Orang National Park
D) Manas National Park
Answer: B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is home to swamp deer, along with other rare species.
Question 89:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated to honor ancestors?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Kati Bihu
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an Ahom festival celebrated to pay tribute to ancestors.
Question 90:
Which Assamese temple is known as the “Stone Temple of Assam”?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Sukreswar Temple
C) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
D) Umananda Temple
Answer: C) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Hayagriva Madhava Temple, located in Hajo, is called the “Stone Temple of Assam” due to its ancient stone architecture.
Question 91:
Which Assamese festival marks the end of the harvest season?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Ambubachi Mela
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, marks the end of the harvest season and is celebrated with feasts and bonfires.
Question 92:
Which Assamese palace was the royal residence of the Ahom kings?
A) Talatal Ghar
B) Rang Ghar
C) Kareng Ghar
D) Gargaon Palace
Answer: C) Kareng Ghar
Kareng Ghar, located in Sivasagar, was the royal palace of the Ahom kings.
Question 93:
Which Assamese place is famous for the ancient Surya Pahar archaeological site?
A) Hajo
B) Tezpur
C) Goalpara
D) Sivasagar
Answer: C) Goalpara
Surya Pahar, in Goalpara, is an important archaeological site with ancient sculptures and rock carvings.
Question 94:
Which Assamese dam is the largest hydroelectric project in Northeast India?
A) Subansiri Lower Dam
B) Kopili Dam
C) Karbi Langpi Dam
D) Ranganadi Dam
Answer: A) Subansiri Lower Dam
The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is the largest hydroelectric project in Northeast India.
Question 95:
Which Assamese town is known for the largest bell metal industry in Assam?
A) Hajo
B) Nalbari
C) Barpeta
D) Dhubri
Answer: A) Hajo
Hajo is famous for its bell metal industry, producing traditional Assamese utensils and artifacts.
Question 96:
Which Assamese poet is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Nabakanta Barua
Answer: C) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is called the “Bard of Brahmaputra” for his soulful music and lyrics about Assam and its culture.
Question 97:
Which Assamese dance form is recognized as a classical dance of India?
A) Bihu Dance
B) Bagurumba
C) Sattriya
D) Deodhani
Answer: C) Sattriya
Sattriya is a classical dance form of India, introduced by Srimanta Sankardev in Assam.
Question 98:
Which Assamese national park is famous for clouded leopards?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the rare clouded leopard, along with many other endangered species.
Question 99:
Which Assamese river is known as the “lifeline of Barak Valley”?
A) Subansiri River
B) Barak River
C) Kopili River
D) Dhansiri River
Answer: B) Barak River
The Barak River is the main river of Barak Valley and serves as its lifeline.
Question 100:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Khamti tribe?
A) Ali-Aye-Ligang
B) Poi Pee Mau
C) Chavang Kut
D) Baishagu
Answer: B) Poi Pee Mau
Poi Pee Mau is the New Year festival celebrated by the Khamti tribe of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 101:
Which Assamese poet is known as the “Father of Assamese Literature”?
A) Bhattadev
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Hemchandra Barua
D) Srimanta Sankardev
Answer: B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaroa is considered the “Father of Assamese Literature” for his significant contributions to Assamese prose and poetry.
Question 102:
Which Assamese bridge was the first to be built over the Brahmaputra River?
A) Saraighat Bridge
B) Bogibeel Bridge
C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D) Kolia Bhomora Setu
Answer: A) Saraighat Bridge
Saraighat Bridge, completed in 1962, was the first bridge built over the Brahmaputra River.
Question 103:
Which Assamese town is known for its ancient temple of Lord Shiva, known as the “Dakshineswar of the East”?
A) Sivasagar
B) Hajo
C) Tezpur
D) Nagaon
Answer: B) Hajo
The Hayagriva Madhava Temple in Hajo is often referred to as the “Dakshineswar of the East.”
Question 104:
Which Assamese district is the largest in terms of area?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Sonitpur
D) Tinsukia
Answer: B) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam by area.
Question 105:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Mishing tribe?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Ali-Aye-Ligang is the major festival of the Mishing tribe, celebrated with traditional dance and feasting.
Question 106:
Which Assamese oil refinery is the oldest in India?
A) Digboi Refinery
B) Bongaigaon Refinery
C) Numaligarh Refinery
D) Guwahati Refinery
Answer: A) Digboi Refinery
Digboi Refinery, established in 1901, is the oldest refinery in India and one of the oldest in the world.
Question 107:
Which Assamese warrior is known as the “Napoleon of Assam”?
A) Lachit Borphukan
B) Chilarai
C) Rudra Singha
D) Piyoli Phukan
Answer: B) Chilarai
Chilarai, the general of the Koch dynasty, is called the “Napoleon of Assam” for his military genius.
Question 108:
Which Assamese river island was once the capital of the Ahom Kingdom?
A) Majuli
B) Umananda
C) Chandubi
D) Dibru
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli, the world’s largest river island, was once a cultural and political center of the Ahom Kingdom.
Question 109:
Which Assamese poet composed the song “O Mur Apunar Desh”?
A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
“O Mur Apunar Desh” is the state anthem of Assam, composed by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
Question 110:
Which Assamese hill is considered the home of the Kamakhya Temple?
A) Nilachal Hill
B) Sarania Hill
C) Chandubi Hill
D) Barail Hill
Answer: A) Nilachal Hill
Nilachal Hill in Guwahati is the site of the famous Kamakhya Temple, one of the most revered Shakti Peethas.
Question 111:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Tinsukia
D) Golaghat
Answer: A) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is called the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea estates and tea production.
Question 112:
Which Assamese festival is associated with the fertility goddess Kamakhya?
A) Ambubachi Mela
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Deodhani Festival
D) Kati Bihu
Answer: A) Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela is an annual festival at Kamakhya Temple, symbolizing the menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya.
Question 113:
Which Assamese river is the only male river in India?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Barak
C) Subansiri
D) Manas
Answer: A) Brahmaputra
Brahmaputra is considered the only male river in India, often referred to as “Luit” in Assamese.
Question 114:
Which Assamese singer is known as the “Nightingale of Assam”?
A) Dipali Borthakur
B) Zubeen Garg
C) Parveen Sultana
D) Sudakshina Sarma
Answer: A) Dipali Borthakur
Dipali Borthakur is called the “Nightingale of Assam” for her melodious voice.
Question 115:
Which Assamese town is known for its historic maidams (Ahom burial sites)?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Charaideo
D) Nalbari
Answer: C) Charaideo
Charaideo is famous for its Ahom-era maidams, which are royal burial sites.
Question 116:
Which Assamese dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years?
A) Koch
B) Ahom
C) Chutia
D) Dimasa
Answer: B) Ahom
The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years, from 1228 to 1826.
Question 117:
Which Assamese festival marks the start of sowing season for the Ahom community?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Kati Bihu
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Rongali Bihu
Answer: C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a festival of the Ahom community that honors ancestors and marks the start of new agricultural activities.
Question 118:
Which Assamese dish is made with black rice?
A) Pitha
B) Khar
C) Kumol Saul
D) Chak-Hao
Answer: D) Chak-Hao
Chak-Hao is a traditional black rice dish commonly found in Assam and Manipur.
Question 119:
Which Assamese national park is a designated tiger reserve?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Nameri National Park
C) Orang National Park
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Kaziranga, Nameri, and Orang National Parks are all designated tiger reserves in Assam.
Question 120:
Which Assamese mountain range separates Assam from Meghalaya?
A) Patkai Hills
B) Barail Range
C) Khasi Hills
D) Karbi Anglong Hills
Answer: B) Barail Range
The Barail Range separates Assam from Meghalaya and is an important ecological zone.
Question 121:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Cultural Capital of Assam”?
A) Jorhat
B) Guwahati
C) Tezpur
D) Sivasagar
Answer: C) Tezpur
Tezpur is called the “Cultural Capital of Assam” due to its rich history, art, and cultural heritage.
Question 122:
Which Assamese battle led to the final expulsion of the Mughals from Assam?
A) Battle of Saraighat
B) Battle of Alaboi
C) Battle of Itakhuli
D) Battle of Kaliabor
Answer: C) Battle of Itakhuli
The Battle of Itakhuli in 1682 led to the final expulsion of the Mughals from Assam.
Question 123:
Which Assamese hill station is famous for the Jatinga bird mystery?
A) Haflong
B) Diphu
C) Maibang
D) Umrangso
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong is known for the Jatinga bird mystery, where birds mysteriously dive to their deaths during certain months.
Question 124:
Which Assamese king constructed the Rang Ghar, Asia’s first amphitheater?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Sukapha
C) Pramatta Singha
D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: C) Pramatta Singha
Pramatta Singha built the Rang Ghar, which is considered Asia’s first amphitheater.
Question 125:
Which Assamese novel is considered the first Assamese novel?
A) Mamare Dhara Tarowal
B) Padum Kuwari
C) Mirijiyori
D) Bhanumati
Answer: D) Bhanumati
Bhanumati, written by Padmanath Gohain Baruah, is considered the first Assamese novel.
Question 126:
Which Assamese singer sang the famous song “Ganga Amar Ma”?
A) Zubeen Garg
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Angaraag Mahanta
D) Papon
Answer: B) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika sang the iconic song “Ganga Amar Ma,” which reflects unity and culture.
Question 127:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known as the “Mini Kaziranga”?
A) Orang National Park
B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is called “Mini Kaziranga” because of its high density of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 128:
Which Assamese town is known for its silk industry, especially Muga silk?
A) Tezpur
B) Sualkuchi
C) Tinsukia
D) Hajo
Answer: B) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is famous for its silk industry, producing the renowned Muga silk.
Question 129:
Which Assamese king shifted the Ahom capital from Garhgaon to Rangpur?
A) Sukapha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Gadadhar Singha
D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: B) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha shifted the Ahom capital from Garhgaon to Rangpur.
Question 130:
Which Assamese river is also known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to its frequent flooding?
A) Manas River
B) Barak River
C) Kopili River
D) Dhansiri River
Answer: C) Kopili River
The Kopili River is called the “Sorrow of Assam” because of its frequent and devastating floods.
Question 131:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Gateway to Northeast India”?
A) Tinsukia
B) Dibrugarh
C) Guwahati
D) Silchar
Answer: C) Guwahati
Guwahati is called the “Gateway to Northeast India” because it serves as the main entry point to the region.
Question 132:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Architect of Modern Assam”?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi, the first Chief Minister of Assam, is called the “Architect of Modern Assam” for his role in shaping the state.
Question 133:
Which Assamese lake is the largest oxbow lake in Assam?
A) Son Beel
B) Deepor Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Haflong Lake
Answer: A) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in the Barak Valley, is the largest oxbow lake in Assam.
Question 134:
Which Assamese script was used in ancient times before modern Assamese?
A) Bengali Script
B) Kamarupi Script
C) Brahmi Script
D) Devanagari Script
Answer: B) Kamarupi Script
The Kamarupi Script was used in ancient Assam before the modern Assamese script evolved.
Question 135:
Which Assamese town hosts the famous Jonbeel Mela, known for its barter system?
A) Jorhat
B) Morigaon
C) Nalbari
D) Hojai
Answer: B) Morigaon
Jonbeel Mela, held in Morigaon, is famous for its traditional barter system.
Question 136:
Which Assamese district has the highest tribal population in Assam?
A) Karbi Anglong
B) Dima Hasao
C) Kokrajhar
D) Baksa
Answer: A) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong has the highest tribal population in Assam.
Question 137:
Which Assamese river is known for its golden mahseer fish population?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Manas
C) Kopili
D) Subansiri
Answer: B) Manas
The Manas River is known for its golden mahseer fish population, a prized catch among anglers.
Question 138:
Which Assamese city is home to the famous “Doul Utsav” festival?
A) Tezpur
B) Majuli
C) Sivasagar
D) Jorhat
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli is famous for its “Doul Utsav,” a grand celebration of Holi at the Vaishnavite Satras.
Question 139:
Which Assamese state bird is known for its beautiful green color?
A) Greater Adjutant Stork
B) White-winged Duck
C) Green Pigeon
D) Hornbill
Answer: C) Green Pigeon
The Green Pigeon, locally called “Dora Kaththokra,” is the state bird of Assam.
Question 140:
Which Assamese king constructed the famous Kareng Ghar palace?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Rajeswar Singha
D) Sukhrungphaa
Answer: D) Sukhrungphaa (Swargadeo Rudra Singha)
Sukhrungphaa, also known as Rudra Singha, built the Kareng Ghar palace in Sivasagar.
Question 141:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Land of Satras”?
A) Jorhat
B) Majuli
C) Sivasagar
D) Barpeta
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli is known as the “Land of Satras” because it is home to many Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) established by Srimanta Sankardev.
Question 142:
Which Assamese script was officially recognized as separate from Bengali in the 19th century?
A) Kamarupi Script
B) Assamese Script
C) Ahom Script
D) Devanagari Script
Answer: B) Assamese Script
The Assamese script was officially recognized as separate from the Bengali script in the 19th century.
Question 143:
Which Assamese saint played a major role in spreading Vaishnavism in Assam?
A) Srimanta Sankardev
B) Madhavdev
C) Damodardev
D) Haridev
Answer: A) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev was a saint-reformer who played a major role in spreading Vaishnavism in Assam.
Question 144:
Which Assamese bridge is India’s longest river bridge?
A) Saraighat Bridge
B) Bogibeel Bridge
C) Kolia Bhomora Setu
D) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
Answer: D) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also called Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is India’s longest river bridge.
Question 145:
Which Assamese town is famous for the Kamakhya Temple?
A) Tezpur
B) Guwahati
C) Sivasagar
D) Hajo
Answer: B) Guwahati
The Kamakhya Temple, one of the most revered Shakti Peethas, is located in Guwahati.
Question 146:
Which Assamese folk dance is performed during Bihu?
A) Sattriya
B) Deodhani
C) Bagurumba
D) Bihu Dance
Answer: D) Bihu Dance
Bihu Dance is performed during the Assamese New Year festival, Bohag Bihu.
Question 147:
Which Assamese river originates from Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before entering Assam?
A) Subansiri
B) Manas
C) Brahmaputra
D) Barak
Answer: C) Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra River originates from Tibet, enters Arunachal Pradesh, and then flows through Assam.
Question 148:
Which Assamese festival is dedicated to the worship of ancestors by the Ahom community?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Magh Bihu
D) Ambubachi Mela
Answer: B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an important festival of the Ahom community dedicated to ancestor worship.
Question 149:
Which Assamese place is known for the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is famous for having the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 150:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Father of Assamese Journalism”?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Hemchandra Barua
C) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
D) Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: C) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Anandaram Dhekial Phukan is regarded as the “Father of Assamese Journalism.”
Question 151:
Which Assamese king fought against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Pramatta Singha
C) Lachit Borphukan
D) Sukapha
Answer: C) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
Question 152:
Which Assamese town is famous for its oil refinery, known as the oldest in Asia?
A) Digboi
B) Numaligarh
C) Bongaigaon
D) Guwahati
Answer: A) Digboi
Digboi is home to the oldest oil refinery in Asia, established in 1901.
Question 153:
Which Assamese community celebrates “Baishagu” festival?
A) Mishing
B) Bodo
C) Karbi
D) Dimasa
Answer: B) Bodo
Baishagu is the major festival of the Bodo community, celebrated during spring.
Question 154:
Which Assamese town is famous for its archaeological site of Madan Kamdev?
A) Nalbari
B) Darrang
C) Kamrup
D) Hajo
Answer: C) Kamrup
Madan Kamdev, located in Kamrup district, is an important archaeological site of ancient Assam.
Question 155:
Which Assamese sweet dish is traditionally made during Bihu?
A) Jolpan
B) Pitha
C) Laru
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Jolpan, Pitha, and Laru are traditional Assamese sweet dishes made during Bihu celebrations.
Question 156:
Which Assamese kingdom was founded by Sukapha?
A) Chutia Kingdom
B) Ahom Kingdom
C) Dimasa Kingdom
D) Kachari Kingdom
Answer: B) Ahom Kingdom
Sukapha, a Tai prince, founded the Ahom Kingdom in 1228.
Question 157:
Which Assamese temple is believed to be one of the oldest Shiva temples in India?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Sivadol
C) Umananda Temple
D) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Answer: B) Sivadol
Sivadol in Sivasagar is one of the oldest and tallest Shiva temples in India.
Question 158:
Which Assamese sport is traditionally played during Bihu celebrations?
A) Sepak Takraw
B) Dhopkhel
C) Gilli Danda
D) Wrestling
Answer: B) Dhopkhel
Dhopkhel is a traditional Assamese sport played during Bihu festivals.
Question 159:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is home to golden langurs?
A) Manas National Park
B) Nameri National Park
C) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: C) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is the only protected habitat of golden langurs in Assam.
Question 160:
Which Assamese festival is famous for its community fishing events?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Rongali Bihu
Answer: A) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is famous for its community fishing events in Assam.
Question 161:
Which Assamese language movie was the first to receive a National Award?
A) Piyali Phukan
B) Joymoti
C) Ronga Police
D) Indramalati
Answer: A) Piyali Phukan
The 1955 film Piyali Phukan was the first Assamese movie to win a National Award.
Question 162:
Which Assamese river is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Manas River
B) Subansiri River
C) Kopili River
D) Dhansiri River
Answer: B) Subansiri River
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Question 163:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D) Parbati Prasad Barua
Answer: A) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is called the “Bard of Brahmaputra” for his soulful compositions about the river and Assam.
Question 164:
Which Assamese district is famous for the Kamakhya Temple?
A) Jorhat
B) Kamrup (Metro)
C) Barpeta
D) Golaghat
Answer: B) Kamrup (Metro)
The Kamakhya Temple is located in the Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam.
Question 165:
Which Assamese city is home to the famous Assam Medical College, the oldest medical college in Northeast India?
A) Guwahati
B) Jorhat
C) Dibrugarh
D) Silchar
Answer: C) Dibrugarh
Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh, established in 1947, is the oldest medical college in Northeast India.
Question 166:
Which Assamese park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity.
Question 167:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Tea City of India”?
A) Jorhat
B) Tinsukia
C) Dibrugarh
D) Golaghat
Answer: C) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea City of India” due to its vast tea plantations.
Question 168:
Which Assamese queen was known for her bravery against the Mughals?
A) Sati Joymati
B) Mula Gabharu
C) Kanaklata Barua
D) Indira Miri
Answer: B) Mula Gabharu
Mula Gabharu was an Assamese queen who fought bravely against the Mughal army.
Question 169:
Which Assamese river flows through the Kaziranga National Park?
A) Manas River
B) Subansiri River
C) Dhansiri River
D) Kopili River
Answer: C) Dhansiri River
The Dhansiri River flows through Kaziranga National Park.
Question 170:
Which Assamese poet is known as “Rashtrar Kabi” (Poet of the Nation)?
A) Hiren Bhattacharyya
B) Nilmani Phookan
C) Raghunath Choudhary
D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Answer: C) Raghunath Choudhary
Raghunath Choudhary is known as “Rashtrar Kabi” for his patriotic poetry.
Question 171:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated to mark the Assamese New Year?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Bohag Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Ambubachi Mela
Answer: B) Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu, also called Rongali Bihu, marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
Question 172:
Which Assamese river originates from Meghalaya and is known for its limestone caves?
A) Dhansiri River
B) Kapili River
C) Kopili River
D) Digaru River
Answer: C) Kopili River
The Kopili River originates in Meghalaya and flows through Assam, carving out limestone caves along its course.
Question 173:
Which Assamese town is known for its saltwater hot springs?
A) Haflong
B) Umrangso
C) Jakrem
D) Garampani
Answer: D) Garampani
Garampani in Karbi Anglong is famous for its natural hot water springs.
Question 174:
Which Assamese novel is considered the first Assamese novel written by a woman?
A) Padum Kuwari
B) Bhanumati
C) Mira
D) Banariya Phool
Answer: A) Padum Kuwari
Padum Kuwari, written by Rajani Kanta Bordoloi, is considered the first Assamese novel by a woman.
Question 175:
Which Assamese king introduced the “Paik System” in Assam?
A) Sukapha
B) Pratap Singha
C) Rudra Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: B) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha introduced the “Paik System,” a military and administrative system in Assam.
Question 176:
Which Assamese district is the largest in terms of area?
A) Sonitpur
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Dibrugarh
D) Lakhimpur
Answer: B) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district of Assam in terms of area.
Question 177:
Which Assamese traditional drink is made from rice?
A) Pani Pitha
B) Xaaj
C) Apong
D) Bhut Jolokia Tea
Answer: B) Xaaj
Xaaj is a traditional Assamese rice-based fermented drink.
Question 178:
Which Assamese place is known for its bell metal industry?
A) Sualkuchi
B) Sarthebari
C) Tezpur
D) Dhubri
Answer: B) Sarthebari
Sarthebari is famous for its traditional bell metal industry.
Question 179:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of wild water buffalo?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its wild water buffalo population.
Question 180:
Which Assamese musical instrument is widely used in Bihu celebrations?
A) Khol
B) Pepa
C) Gogona
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Khol, Pepa, and Gogona are traditional Assamese musical instruments used in Bihu celebrations.
Question 181:
Which Assamese dance form is recognized as a classical dance of India?
A) Bihu Dance
B) Sattriya Dance
C) Bagurumba
D) Deodhani Dance
Answer: B) Sattriya Dance
Sattriya Dance, introduced by Srimanta Sankardev, is a recognized classical dance of India.
Question 182:
Which Assamese district is famous for its silk industry, especially Muga silk?
A) Sivasagar
B) Nalbari
C) Barpeta
D) Sualkuchi
Answer: D) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is known as the “Manchester of Assam” for its Muga silk production.
Question 183:
Which Assamese ruler is known as “Bamuni Konwar”?
A) Sukapha
B) Sudangphaa
C) Rudra Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: B) Sudangphaa
Sudangphaa, an Ahom king, was called “Bamuni Konwar” because he was raised by Brahmins.
Question 184:
Which Assamese poet is called the “Militant Poet of Assam”?
A) Hiren Bhattacharyya
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Raghunath Choudhary
D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Answer: B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Bishnu Prasad Rabha was known as the “Militant Poet” for his revolutionary writings and activism.
Question 185:
Which Assamese festival is known as the “Agricultural Festival of Assam”?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: C) Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu is celebrated in mid-October to mark the agricultural season.
Question 186:
Which Assamese town is famous for the ancient Hayagriva Madhava Temple?
A) Hajo
B) Jorhat
C) Sivasagar
D) Barpeta
Answer: A) Hajo
The Hayagriva Madhava Temple, located in Hajo, is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.
Question 187:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Cultural Capital of Assam”?
A) Guwahati
B) Tezpur
C) Jorhat
D) Sivasagar
Answer: B) Tezpur
Tezpur is called the “Cultural Capital of Assam” due to its historical and artistic heritage.
Question 188:
Which Assamese lake is famous for its floating vegetation?
A) Deepor Beel
B) Son Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Haflong Lake
Answer: A) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel, near Guwahati, is known for its floating vegetation and birdlife.
Question 189:
Which Assamese instrument is made from buffalo horn and played during Bihu?
A) Doba
B) Pepa
C) Gogona
D) Taal
Answer: B) Pepa
Pepa is a traditional Assamese wind instrument made from buffalo horn, played during Bihu.
Question 190:
Which Assamese novel by Laxminath Bezbaroa is considered a masterpiece of Assamese literature?
A) Burhi Aair Xadhu
B) Mor Jeevan Soarani
C) Padum Kuwari
D) Kanai Boroxa
Answer: D) Kanai Boroxa
Kanai Boroxa is one of Laxminath Bezbaroa’s most celebrated Assamese novels.
Question 191:
Which Assamese script was used in ancient Assam before the modern Assamese script?
A) Kamarupi Script
B) Ahom Script
C) Brahmi Script
D) Devanagari Script
Answer: A) Kamarupi Script
The Kamarupi Script was used in ancient Assam before the modern Assamese script developed.
Question 192:
Which Assamese festival is known for its unique barter system?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Kati Bihu
Answer: C) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela is an annual fair where people follow a traditional barter system instead of using money.
Question 193:
Which Assamese town is known for its historic amphitheater Rang Ghar?
A) Jorhat
B) Sivasagar
C) Tezpur
D) Golaghat
Answer: B) Sivasagar
Rang Ghar, an ancient amphitheater built by the Ahom kings, is located in Sivasagar.
Question 194:
Which Assamese island is the largest river island in the world?
A) Umananda
B) Majuli
C) Chandubi
D) Chitolmari
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli is the world’s largest river island, located on the Brahmaputra River.
Question 195:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Architect of Modern Assam”?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Anundoram Borooah
Answer: A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi, Assam’s first Chief Minister, played a key role in shaping modern Assam.
Question 196:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for its population of pygmy hogs?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the critically endangered pygmy hog.
Question 197:
Which Assamese district is the smallest in terms of area?
A) Kamrup (Metro)
B) Hailakandi
C) Bajali
D) Baksa
Answer: C) Bajali
Bajali is the smallest district of Assam in terms of area.
Question 198:
Which Assamese playwright is known as the “Shakespeare of Assam”?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C) Mahendra Borthakur
D) Phani Sarma
Answer: B) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala is called the “Shakespeare of Assam” for his contributions to Assamese drama and cinema.
Question 199:
Which Assamese town is known for its legendary battle between Banasura and Krishna?
A) Guwahati
B) Tezpur
C) Sivasagar
D) Diphu
Answer: B) Tezpur
Tezpur is associated with the legendary battle between Banasura and Lord Krishna.
Question 200:
Which Assamese region is famous for its limestone caves and waterfalls?
A) Haflong
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Diphu
D) Umrangso
Answer: D) Umrangso
Umrangso is known for its scenic limestone caves and waterfalls.
Question 201:
Which Assamese personality composed the state anthem of Assam, “O Mur Apunar Desh”?
A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaroa composed Assam’s state anthem, O Mur Apunar Desh.
Question 202:
Which Assamese kingdom was ruled by the Koch dynasty?
A) Ahom Kingdom
B) Kachari Kingdom
C) Chutiya Kingdom
D) Kamata Kingdom
Answer: D) Kamata Kingdom
The Koch dynasty ruled the Kamata Kingdom, which later became the Koch Kingdom.
Question 203:
Which Assamese river is also known as the “Lifeline of Assam”?
A) Manas River
B) Kopili River
C) Brahmaputra River
D) Subansiri River
Answer: C) Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River is called the “Lifeline of Assam” due to its importance in agriculture, culture, and economy.
Question 204:
Which Assamese festival is associated with Kamakhya Temple and celebrates fertility?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Kati Bihu
D) Deodhani Festival
Answer: B) Ambubachi Mela
Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya Temple is a festival celebrating fertility and womanhood.
Question 205:
Which Assamese town is known for its historical Kareng Ghar?
A) Sivasagar
B) Jorhat
C) Tezpur
D) Diphu
Answer: A) Sivasagar
Kareng Ghar, the royal palace of the Ahom kings, is located in Sivasagar.
Question 206:
Which Assamese folk dance is performed by the Tiwa community?
A) Bagurumba
B) Mishing Bihu
C) Deodhani
D) Apsara
Answer: C) Deodhani
Deodhani is a traditional dance performed by the Tiwa community of Assam.
Question 207:
Which Assamese state university is named after Srimanta Sankardev?
A) Assam Agricultural University
B) Gauhati University
C) Dibrugarh University
D) Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
Answer: D) Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences
This university is named after Srimanta Sankardev and focuses on health sciences.
Question 208:
Which Assamese town is the headquarters of North-East Frontier Railway?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Guwahati
D) Maligaon
Answer: D) Maligaon
Maligaon in Guwahati is the headquarters of North-East Frontier Railway.
Question 209:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known as the “Mini Kaziranga” due to its rhino population?
A) Nameri National Park
B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Manas National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora is called “Mini Kaziranga” due to its high density of one-horned rhinos.
Question 210:
Which Assamese town is famous for its Buddhist monasteries and Tai Ahom heritage?
A) Margherita
B) Digboi
C) Tinsukia
D) Naharkatia
Answer: A) Margherita
Margherita is known for its Buddhist monasteries and Tai Ahom heritage.
Question 211:
Which Assamese king built the famous Rang Ghar?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
Answer: D) Swargadeo Rudra Singha
Swargadeo Rudra Singha built Rang Ghar, one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters in Asia.
Question 212:
Which Assamese national park is home to the famous feral horses?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is known for its population of feral (wild) horses.
Question 213:
Which Assamese river is the main tributary of the Barak River?
A) Dhansiri River
B) Kopili River
C) Jiri River
D) Kushiyara River
Answer: D) Kushiyara River
The Kushiyara River is one of the main tributaries of the Barak River.
Question 214:
Which Assamese personality founded the Assamese daily newspaper ‘Dainik Asam’?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Radha Govinda Baruah
C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: B) Radha Govinda Baruah
Radha Govinda Baruah founded Dainik Asam, a leading Assamese newspaper.
Question 215:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known for the Golden Langur?
A) Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: C) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its population of Golden Langurs.
Question 216:
Which Assamese town is the birthplace of legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Sadiya
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Sadiya
Bhupen Hazarika was born in Sadiya, Assam.
Question 217:
Which Assamese dynasty ruled for the longest period in Assam’s history?
A) Koch Dynasty
B) Chutiya Dynasty
C) Ahom Dynasty
D) Kachari Dynasty
Answer: C) Ahom Dynasty
The Ahom Dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years, from 1228 to 1826.
Question 218:
Which Assamese place is famous for the traditional Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)?
A) Majuli
B) Sivasagar
C) Jorhat
D) Barpeta
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli is known for its Satras, which were established by Srimanta Sankardev and his followers.
Question 219:
Which Assamese fort was built by the Ahom kings to defend against Mughal invasions?
A) Kareng Ghar
B) Garhgaon Fort
C) Saraighat Fort
D) Itakhuli Fort
Answer: C) Saraighat Fort
Saraighat Fort was built by the Ahoms to defend against the Mughals during the famous Battle of Saraighat.
Question 220:
Which Assamese lake is one of the largest oxbow lakes in India?
A) Deepor Beel
B) Son Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Haflong Lake
Answer: B) Son Beel
Son Beel in Assam is one of the largest oxbow lakes in India.
Question 221:
Which Assamese king defeated the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Lachit Borphukan
D) Pratap Singha
Answer: C) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
Question 222:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Tinsukia
B) Dibrugarh
C) Jorhat
D) Golaghat
Answer: B) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is often called the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea estates.
Question 223:
Which Assamese river is the largest south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Kopili River
B) Dhansiri River
C) Barak River
D) Subansiri River
Answer: B) Dhansiri River
The Dhansiri River is the largest south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Question 224:
Which Assamese freedom fighter is known as the “Iron Man of Assam”?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Maniram Dewan
C) Kushal Konwar
D) Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi is called the “Iron Man of Assam” for his role in securing Assam’s political future.
Question 225:
Which Assamese city is home to the famous Umananda Temple?
A) Tezpur
B) Sivasagar
C) Guwahati
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Guwahati
The Umananda Temple is located on Umananda Island in the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati.
Question 226:
Which Assamese lake is a Ramsar site and an important bird habitat?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Son Beel
C) Deepor Beel
D) Joysagar Lake
Answer: C) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar site and an important habitat for migratory birds.
Question 227:
Which Assamese temple is believed to be the site where Goddess Sati’s womb fell?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Umananda Temple
C) Sukreswar Temple
D) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Answer: A) Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where Goddess Sati’s womb is believed to have fallen.
Question 228:
Which Assamese saint and reformer introduced the Neo-Vaishnavism movement in Assam?
A) Madhavdeva
B) Bhattadeva
C) Srimanta Sankardev
D) Harideva
Answer: C) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev introduced the Neo-Vaishnavism movement in Assam, promoting unity through devotion.
Question 229:
Which Assamese personality was the first to receive the Bharat Ratna award?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Gopinath Bordoloi
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: B) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi was the first Assamese recipient of the Bharat Ratna in 1999.
Question 230:
Which Assamese place is famous for the largest paper mill in the Northeast?
A) Jagiroad
B) Dibrugarh
C) Jorhat
D) Sivasagar
Answer: A) Jagiroad
Jagiroad was home to the Nagaon Paper Mill, one of the largest paper mills in Northeast India.
Question 231:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Kati Bihu
C) Rongali Bihu
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: C) Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the harvest season.
Question 232:
Which Assamese district is known for its vast limestone deposits and cement industries?
A) Karbi Anglong
B) Nagaon
C) Dima Hasao
D) Tinsukia
Answer: A) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is known for its limestone reserves, which support the cement industry.
Question 233:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Cultural Icon of Assam”?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: A) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is regarded as the “Cultural Icon of Assam” for his contributions to Assamese music and cinema.
Question 234:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for its clouded leopards?
A) Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Manas National Park
C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D) Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the rare clouded leopard and several other endangered species.
Question 235:
Which Assamese silk is known as the “Golden Silk” of Assam?
A) Tussar Silk
B) Eri Silk
C) Muga Silk
D) Pat Silk
Answer: C) Muga Silk
Muga Silk, unique to Assam, is called the “Golden Silk” due to its natural golden color.
Question 236:
Which Assamese kingdom was ruled by the Dimasa people?
A) Kachari Kingdom
B) Ahom Kingdom
C) Koch Kingdom
D) Chutiya Kingdom
Answer: A) Kachari Kingdom
The Kachari Kingdom was ruled by the Dimasa people in Assam.
Question 237:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Father of Assamese Prose”?
A) Bhattadeva
B) Sankardev
C) Madhavdeva
D) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: A) Bhattadeva
Bhattadeva is known as the “Father of Assamese Prose” for his early literary contributions.
Question 238:
Which Assamese town is known for the historic Namdang Stone Bridge built by the Ahoms?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Sivasagar
D) Golaghat
Answer: C) Sivasagar
The Namdang Stone Bridge, built by the Ahoms, is located in Sivasagar and is made of a single stone slab.
Question 239:
Which Assamese dance is performed during Bihu celebrations?
A) Sattriya
B) Bagurumba
C) Bihu Dance
D) Deodhani
Answer: C) Bihu Dance
Bihu Dance is performed during the Bohag Bihu festival, celebrating the Assamese New Year.
Question 240:
Which Assamese lake is famous for its floating vegetation and migratory birds?
A) Deepor Beel
B) Chandubi Lake
C) Son Beel
D) Joysagar Lake
Answer: A) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel is known for its floating vegetation and is an important habitat for migratory birds.
Question 241:
Which Assamese city is the largest in terms of population and economic significance?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Tezpur
D) Guwahati
Answer: D) Guwahati
Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and the economic hub of the Northeast.
Question 242:
Which Assamese festival is held in Morigaon and is known for its unique barter system?
A) Dehing Patkai Festival
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Kati Bihu
Answer: C) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela is an annual fair where tribal communities participate in a traditional barter system.
Question 243:
Which Assamese place is known as the “Manchester of Assam” due to its silk production?
A) Sualkuchi
B) Hajo
C) Nalbari
D) Barpeta
Answer: A) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is famous for its silk industry and is called the “Manchester of Assam.”
Question 244:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is a known habitat for the Hoolock Gibbon?
A) Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A) Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is the only protected area in Assam dedicated to Hoolock Gibbons.
Question 245:
Which Assamese battle led to the end of Mughal rule in Assam?
A) Battle of Saraighat
B) Battle of Itakhuli
C) Battle of Alaboi
D) Battle of Panipat
Answer: B) Battle of Itakhuli
The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) led to the end of Mughal rule in Assam.
Question 246:
Which Assamese dance form is recognized as a classical dance of India?
A) Bihu
B) Deodhani
C) Sattriya
D) Bagurumba
Answer: C) Sattriya
Sattriya, founded by Srimanta Sankardev, is recognized as a classical dance of India.
Question 247:
Which Assamese bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India?
A) Saraighat Bridge
B) Kolia Bhomora Bridge
C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D) Bogibeel Bridge
Answer: D) Bogibeel Bridge
Bogibeel Bridge is India’s longest rail-cum-road bridge, connecting Dhemaji and Dibrugarh.
Question 248:
Which Assamese national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve?
A) Nameri National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve.
Question 249:
Which Assamese poet is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Hemchandra Barua
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Nabakanta Barua
Answer: C) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is called the “Bard of Brahmaputra” for his contributions to Assamese music and culture.
Question 250:
Which Assamese personality led the Moamoria Rebellion against the Ahoms?
A) Badan Chandra Borphukan
B) Purnananda Burhagohain
C) Gomdhar Konwar
D) Raghab Moran
Answer: D) Raghab Moran
Raghab Moran was one of the leaders of the Moamoria Rebellion against Ahom rule.
Question 251:
Which Assamese district has the highest tea production?
A) Tinsukia
B) Jorhat
C) Dibrugarh
D) Golaghat
Answer: C) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is the leading tea-producing district in Assam.
Question 252:
Which Assamese kingdom was founded by Chao Lung Sukaphaa?
A) Ahom Kingdom
B) Chutiya Kingdom
C) Kachari Kingdom
D) Koch Kingdom
Answer: A) Ahom Kingdom
Chao Lung Sukaphaa established the Ahom Kingdom in 1228 AD.
Question 253:
Which Assamese river is known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to frequent floods?
A) Barak River
B) Kopili River
C) Dhansiri River
D) Subansiri River
Answer: B) Kopili River
Kopili River causes frequent floods and soil erosion, earning it the title “Sorrow of Assam.”
Question 254:
Which Assamese town is famous for its oil refinery, the first in Asia?
A) Digboi
B) Duliajan
C) Bongaigaon
D) Numaligarh
Answer: A) Digboi
Digboi is home to Asia’s first oil refinery, established in 1901.
Question 255:
Which Assamese lake is believed to have been created by an earthquake?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Deepor Beel
C) Son Beel
D) Joysagar Lake
Answer: A) Chandubi Lake
Chandubi Lake was formed after the 1897 earthquake.
Question 256:
Which Assamese hill station is also known as the “Scotland of the East”?
A) Haflong
B) Jatinga
C) Umrangso
D) Diphu
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, the only hill station in Assam, is called the “Scotland of the East.”
Question 257:
Which Assamese city hosts the annual Ambubachi Mela?
A) Tezpur
B) Sivasagar
C) Guwahati
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Guwahati
The Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
Question 258:
Which Assamese airport is the busiest in Northeast India?
A) Dibrugarh Airport
B) Jorhat Airport
C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
D) Silchar Airport
Answer: C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is the busiest in Northeast India.
Question 259:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Bodo community?
A) Bihu
B) Baikho
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Answer: B) Baikho
Baikho is a festival celebrated by the Bodo community in Assam.
Question 260:
Which Assamese historical site was once the capital of the Chutiya Kingdom?
A) Sivasagar
B) Rangpur
C) Sadiya
D) Garhgaon
Answer: C) Sadiya
Sadiya was the capital of the Chutiya Kingdom before the Ahom invasion.
Question 261:
Which Assamese river island is the largest in the world?
A) Majuli
B) Umananda
C) Dibru-Saikhowa
D) Choraideo
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli is the world’s largest river island, located on the Brahmaputra River.
Question 262:
Which Assamese king built the Rang Ghar, Asia’s first amphitheater?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Rajeswar Singha
C) Pramatta Singha
D) Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
Answer: D) Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
Pramatta Singha built the Rang Ghar, a unique amphitheater in Assam.
Question 263:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Kaziranga National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 264:
Which Assamese script was historically used before the modern Assamese script?
A) Kutila Lipi
B) Kamrupi Lipi
C) Brahmi Script
D) Ahom Script
Answer: B) Kamrupi Lipi
Kamrupi Lipi was historically used in Assam before the modern Assamese script.
Question 265:
Which Assamese tribe is known for their expertise in iron smelting?
A) Mishing
B) Karbi
C) Sonowal Kachari
D) Deori
Answer: C) Sonowal Kachari
The Sonowal Kachari tribe was traditionally skilled in iron smelting.
Question 266:
Which Assamese national park is home to the feral horses of Assam?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is known for its population of feral horses.
Question 267:
Which Assamese kingdom was founded by Biswa Singha?
A) Ahom Kingdom
B) Chutiya Kingdom
C) Kachari Kingdom
D) Koch Kingdom
Answer: D) Koch Kingdom
Biswa Singha founded the Koch Kingdom in the 16th century.
Question 268:
Which Assamese dish is made from fermented bamboo shoots?
A) Masor Tenga
B) Pitha
C) Khar
D) Khorisa
Answer: D) Khorisa
Khorisa is a popular Assamese dish made from fermented bamboo shoots.
Question 269:
Which Assamese historian wrote ‘Assam Buranji’?
A) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
B) Atan Buragohain
C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: A) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Suryya Kumar Bhuyan wrote ‘Assam Buranji,’ an important historical text on Assam.
Question 270:
Which Assamese town is famous for its bell metal industry?
A) Barpeta
B) Sarthebari
C) Nalbari
D) Mangaldoi
Answer: B) Sarthebari
Sarthebari is known for its bell metal industry in Assam.
Question 271:
Which Assamese poet is known as “Agni Kobi” (The Fire Poet)?
A) Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
B) Hemchandra Barua
C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharya
D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: C) Kamalakanta Bhattacharya
Kamalakanta Bhattacharya is known as “Agni Kobi” due to his fiery poetry and patriotic themes.
Question 272:
Which Assamese temple is known as the “Shakti Peetha” and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya?
A) Umananda Temple
B) Nabagraha Temple
C) Kamakhya Temple
D) Sukreswar Temple
Answer: C) Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple, located in Guwahati, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya.
Question 273:
Which Assamese ruler defeated the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat?
A) Gadadhar Singha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Lachit Borphukan
D) Purandar Singha
Answer: C) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat (1671).
Question 274:
Which Assamese district is famous for its saltwater hot springs?
A) Tinsukia
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Nagaon
D) Jorhat
Answer: A) Tinsukia
The Garampani hot springs in Tinsukia district are known for their saltwater and medicinal properties.
Question 275:
Which Assamese town is famous for the “Jatinga Bird Mystery,” where birds mysteriously die?
A) Haflong
B) Jatinga
C) Diphu
D) Bokajan
Answer: B) Jatinga
Jatinga is famous for the unexplained phenomenon where birds mysteriously die at night during specific months.
Question 276:
Which Assamese classical dance form was introduced by Srimanta Sankardev?
A) Bihu
B) Deodhani
C) Sattriya
D) Bagurumba
Answer: C) Sattriya
Sattriya dance, introduced by Srimanta Sankardev, is a classical dance form of Assam.
Question 277:
Which Assamese fort was used by the Ahoms to defend against Mughal invasions?
A) Kareng Ghar
B) Rangpur Fort
C) Itakhuli Fort
D) Charaideo Fort
Answer: C) Itakhuli Fort
Itakhuli Fort was a strategic Ahom stronghold used to defend against Mughal attacks.
Question 278:
Which Assamese district is famous for the production of oranges?
A) Karbi Anglong
B) Dima Hasao
C) Sonitpur
D) Baksa
Answer: B) Dima Hasao
Dima Hasao is well known for its large-scale production of high-quality oranges.
Question 279:
Which Assamese festival is associated with ancestor worship by the Ahoms?
A) Bihu
B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Baikho
Answer: C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an Ahom festival dedicated to ancestor worship and prayers for prosperity.
Question 280:
Which Assamese lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in Assam?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Son Beel
C) Deepor Beel
D) Joysagar Lake
Answer: B) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in Karimganj district, is the second-largest freshwater lake in Assam.
Question 281:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year and is the most widely celebrated festival in the state?
A) Rongali Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: A) Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and is the most popular festival in Assam.
Question 282:
Which Assamese personality was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
A) Bishnuram Medhi
B) Gopinath Bordoloi
C) Sarat Chandra Sinha
D) Mahendra Mohan Choudhury
Answer: B) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi was Assam’s first Chief Minister and played a key role in the state’s political development.
Question 283:
Which Assamese district is known as the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Golaghat
D) Tinsukia
Answer: A) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea gardens.
Question 284:
Which Assamese temple is known for housing the nine planets (Navagraha)?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Sukreswar Temple
C) Nabagraha Temple
D) Umananda Temple
Answer: C) Nabagraha Temple
Nabagraha Temple in Guwahati is dedicated to the nine planets and is an important astrological center.
Question 285:
Which Assamese martial art form was traditionally practiced by the Ahoms?
A) Silambam
B) Thang-Ta
C) Pari-Khanda
D) Huyen Langlon
Answer: C) Pari-Khanda
Pari-Khanda is a traditional martial art form that was practiced by the Ahoms in Assam.
Question 286:
Which Assamese city is known for its silk industry and is often called the “Manchester of Assam”?
A) Hajo
B) Nalbari
C) Sualkuchi
D) Barpeta
Answer: C) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is famous for its silk industry and is known as the “Manchester of Assam.”
Question 287:
Which Assamese lake is a Ramsar site and an important wetland for migratory birds?
A) Joysagar Lake
B) Deepor Beel
C) Son Beel
D) Chandubi Lake
Answer: B) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar wetland site and an important habitat for migratory birds.
Question 288:
Which Assamese historical site was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom?
A) Rangpur
B) Sivasagar
C) Charaideo
D) Garhgaon
Answer: C) Charaideo
Charaideo was the first capital of the Ahom Kingdom and is known for its burial mounds.
Question 289:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known as the “Mini Kaziranga” due to its rhino population?
A) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Orang National Park
C) Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: B) Orang National Park
Orang National Park is called the “Mini Kaziranga” due to its population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 290:
Which Assamese personality composed the song “O Mur Apunar Desh,” the state anthem of Assam?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaroa composed “O Mur Apunar Desh,” the state anthem of Assam.
Question 291:
Which Assamese poet is known as “Rasaraj” (King of Humor)?
A) Parvati Prasad Baruva
B) Hemchandra Barua
C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D) Nabakanta Barua
Answer: C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaroa is known as “Rasaraj” for his humorous and satirical writings.
Question 292:
Which Assamese festival is mainly celebrated by the Mishing tribe?
A) Bihu
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Ali-Aye-Ligang
D) Baikho
Answer: C) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Ali-Aye-Ligang is an agricultural festival celebrated by the Mishing tribe of Assam.
Question 293:
Which Assamese national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its biodiversity?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dehing Patkai National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity.
Question 294:
Which Assamese king first introduced coins in Assam?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Jayadhwaj Singha
C) Siva Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: B) Jayadhwaj Singha
Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to introduce coins in Assam.
Question 295:
Which Assamese river is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Subansiri
B) Dhansiri
C) Kopili
D) Manas
Answer: A) Subansiri
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
Question 296:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Land of Satras”?
A) Majuli
B) Tezpur
C) Sivasagar
D) Barpeta
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli is famous for its Satras, which are Vaishnavite monasteries established by Srimanta Sankardev.
Question 297:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: A) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika is called the “Bard of Brahmaputra” for his musical contributions and deep connection with the river.
Question 298:
Which Assamese book is considered the first novel written in the Assamese language?
A) Mamoni Raisom Goswami’s “The Moth-Eaten Howdah of the Tusker”
B) Rajanikanta Bordoloi’s “Miri Jiyori”
C) Laxminath Bezbaroa’s “Burhi Aair Xadhu”
D) Hemchandra Barua’s “Kaxor Kobi”
Answer: B) Rajanikanta Bordoloi’s “Miri Jiyori”
“Miri Jiyori” is considered the first Assamese novel, written by Rajanikanta Bordoloi.
Question 299:
Which Assamese district has the highest number of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)?
A) Sivasagar
B) Majuli
C) Jorhat
D) Nalbari
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli has the highest number of Satras, making it the center of Assamese Vaishnavism.
Question 300:
Which Assamese dynasty ruled over Kamarupa and had kings like Bhaskaravarman?
A) Ahom Dynasty
B) Koch Dynasty
C) Pala Dynasty
D) Varman Dynasty
Answer: D) Varman Dynasty
The Varman Dynasty ruled Kamarupa, and Bhaskaravarman was its most famous ruler.
Question 311:
Which Assamese king shifted the Ahom capital from Charaideo to Garhgaon?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Sukapha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Suklenmung
Answer: D) Suklenmung
Suklenmung, the 17th Ahom king, moved the capital from Charaideo to Garhgaon.
Question 312:
Which Assamese festival is associated with the planting of bamboo and banana trees?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Rongali Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: C) Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu, also known as Kangali Bihu, is associated with lighting lamps near bamboo and banana trees for a good harvest.
Question 313:
Which Assamese river originates from the Himalayas and is the lifeline of Assam?
A) Barak River
B) Subansiri River
C) Brahmaputra River
D) Manas River
Answer: C) Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River originates from Tibet and is the most important river in Assam.
Question 314:
Which Assamese region is famous for its limestone caves, including the famous Siju Cave?
A) Karbi Anglong
B) Dima Hasao
C) North Cachar Hills
D) Jaintia Hills
Answer: C) North Cachar Hills
North Cachar Hills is known for its limestone caves, including the Siju Cave.
Question 315:
Which Assamese personality is known as “Kala Guru” (Master of Arts)?
A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
D) Parvati Prasad Baruva
Answer: A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Bishnu Prasad Rabha is called “Kala Guru” for his immense contribution to Assamese art and culture.
Question 316:
Which Assamese town is known for producing the famous Assam tea?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Golaghat
D) Tinsukia
Answer: B) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is the center of Assam’s tea industry and is called the “Tea Capital of India.”
Question 317:
Which Assamese personality designed the first Assamese typewriter?
A) Hemchandra Barua
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Mitradev Mahanta
D) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: C) Mitradev Mahanta
Mitradev Mahanta designed the first Assamese typewriter, contributing to Assamese script development.
Question 318:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is home to the clouded leopard?
A) Nameri National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: D) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is home to rare species like the clouded leopard.
Question 319:
Which Assamese kingdom was ruled by the Koch dynasty?
A) Ahom Kingdom
B) Kachari Kingdom
C) Chutiya Kingdom
D) Kamarupa Kingdom
Answer: D) Kamarupa Kingdom
The Koch dynasty ruled parts of Assam and Bengal, establishing the Koch Kingdom in Kamarupa.
Question 320:
Which Assamese film was the first to be made in the Assamese language?
A) Chameli Memsaab
B) Piyoli Phukan
C) Indramalati
D) Joymoti
Answer: D) Joymoti
“Joymoti,” directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala in 1935, was the first Assamese film.
Question 321:
Which Assamese district is famous for the Kaziranga National Park?
A) Sivasagar
B) Golaghat
C) Jorhat
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: B) Golaghat
Kaziranga National Park is primarily located in Golaghat district and is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros.
Question 322:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Gateway to the Northeast”?
A) Guwahati
B) Silchar
C) Tezpur
D) Tinsukia
Answer: A) Guwahati
Guwahati is called the “Gateway to the Northeast” as it is the largest city and a major transportation hub.
Question 323:
Which Assamese ruler was known for building the Talatal Ghar and Rang Ghar?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Siva Singha
C) Rajeswar Singha
D) Swargadeo Rajeswar Singha
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha is credited with constructing the famous Talatal Ghar and Rang Ghar in Sivasagar.
Question 324:
Which Assamese saint founded the Ekasarana Dharma?
A) Madhavdev
B) Damodar Dev
C) Srimanta Sankardev
D) Haridev
Answer: C) Srimanta Sankardev
Srimanta Sankardev was the founder of the Ekasarana Dharma and played a key role in Assam’s Bhakti movement.
Question 325:
Which Assamese lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India?
A) Deepor Beel
B) Son Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Joysagar Lake
Answer: B) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in the Barak Valley, is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India.
Question 326:
Which Assamese district is famous for its historic Maidams (royal burial sites)?
A) Golaghat
B) Jorhat
C) Charaideo
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Charaideo
Charaideo is famous for its Maidams, which are the burial sites of Ahom kings and nobles.
Question 327:
Which Assamese dance form is performed in the Sattras (Vaishnavite monasteries)?
A) Sattriya
B) Bihu
C) Bagurumba
D) Ojapali
Answer: A) Sattriya
Sattriya is a classical dance form of Assam, traditionally performed in Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras).
Question 328:
Which Assamese script was historically used before the modern Assamese script?
A) Kutila Script
B) Devanagari Script
C) Brahmi Script
D) Kamrupi Script
Answer: D) Kamrupi Script
The Kamrupi Script was historically used before the adoption of the modern Assamese script.
Question 329:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Land of Red River and Blue Hills”?
A) Tezpur
B) Guwahati
C) Haflong
D) Sivasagar
Answer: B) Guwahati
Guwahati is often called the “Land of Red River and Blue Hills” because of the Brahmaputra River and the surrounding hills.
Question 330:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated in honor of the ancestors by the Ahom community?
A) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
B) Kati Bihu
C) Magh Bihu
D) Bohag Bihu
Answer: A) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an important festival of the Ahom community, dedicated to ancestral worship.
Question 331:
Which Assamese king defeated the Mughal forces in the Battle of Saraighat?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Pratap Singha
C) Lachit Borphukan
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: C) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
Question 332:
Which Assamese silk is known as the “Queen of Textiles”?
A) Muga Silk
B) Eri Silk
C) Pat Silk
D) Tassar Silk
Answer: A) Muga Silk
Muga Silk, unique to Assam, is known for its golden shine and durability.
Question 333:
Which Assamese region is famous for its ancient rock carvings?
A) Tezpur
B) Sivasagar
C) North Cachar Hills
D) Goalpara
Answer: A) Tezpur
Tezpur is famous for ancient rock carvings, including those found at Agnigarh and Mahabhairab Temple.
Question 334:
Which Assamese river forms the Indo-Bangladesh border?
A) Barak River
B) Manas River
C) Subansiri River
D) Kopili River
Answer: A) Barak River
The Barak River flows into Bangladesh and forms part of the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Question 335:
Which Assamese folktale collection was compiled by Lakshminath Bezbaroa?
A) Burhi Aair Xadhu
B) Katha Gurucharit
C) Ramdhenu
D) Xadhu Kotha
Answer: A) Burhi Aair Xadhu
“Burhi Aair Xadhu” is a famous collection of Assamese folktales compiled by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
Question 336:
Which Assamese national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its elephant population?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its elephants and biodiversity.
Question 337:
Which Assamese tribe is known for their traditional Bagurumba dance?
A) Bodo
B) Mishing
C) Deori
D) Karbi
Answer: A) Bodo
The Bagurumba dance is a traditional dance of the Bodo community in Assam.
Question 338:
Which Assamese town is the headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)?
A) Kokrajhar
B) Barpeta
C) Bongaigaon
D) Nalbari
Answer: A) Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar is the headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Question 339:
Which Assamese oil refinery is known as the “Asia’s Oldest Refinery”?
A) Digboi Refinery
B) Numaligarh Refinery
C) Bongaigaon Refinery
D) Moran Refinery
Answer: A) Digboi Refinery
Digboi Refinery, established in 1901, is the oldest oil refinery in Asia.
Question 340:
Which Assamese river is known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to frequent floods?
A) Manas River
B) Brahmaputra River
C) Barak River
D) Kopili River
Answer: D) Kopili River
The Kopili River is called the “Sorrow of Assam” because of its frequent and devastating floods.
Question 341:
Which Assamese state animal is prominently featured in Kaziranga National Park?
A) Wild Buffalo
B) One-Horned Rhinoceros
C) Hoolock Gibbon
D) Royal Bengal Tiger
Answer: B) One-Horned Rhinoceros
The One-Horned Rhinoceros is the state animal of Assam and is primarily found in Kaziranga National Park.
Question 342:
Which Assamese state bird is known for its distinctive call?
A) White-Winged Duck
B) Hornbill
C) Parrot
D) Peacock
Answer: A) White-Winged Duck
The White-Winged Duck (Deo Hanh) is the state bird of Assam and is known for its rare presence in wetland forests.
Question 343:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Kati Bihu
C) Rongali Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: C) Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) is celebrated in April and marks the Assamese New Year.
Question 344:
Which Assamese airport is the busiest in Northeast India?
A) Jorhat Airport
B) Lilabari Airport
C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
D) Dibrugarh Airport
Answer: C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is the busiest airport in Northeast India.
Question 345:
Which Assamese scholar compiled the “Hemkosh,” the first Assamese dictionary?
A) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Hemchandra Barua
D) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Answer: C) Hemchandra Barua
Hemchandra Barua compiled the “Hemkosh,” the first modern Assamese dictionary.
Question 346:
Which Assamese bridge is India’s longest rail-road bridge?
A) Kolia Bhomora Setu
B) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
C) Bogibeel Bridge
D) Saraighat Bridge
Answer: C) Bogibeel Bridge
Bogibeel Bridge is India’s longest rail-road bridge, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 347:
Which Assamese national park is known for its population of feral horses?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is known for its feral (wild) horses.
Question 348:
Which Assamese dance form is performed with large cymbals and devotional singing?
A) Sattriya
B) Ojapali
C) Bihu
D) Bhortal Nritya
Answer: D) Bhortal Nritya
Bhortal Nritya is performed using large cymbals and rhythmic movements.
Question 349:
Which Assamese city is known for the largest tea auction center in India?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Golaghat
D) Guwahati
Answer: D) Guwahati
The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre is one of the largest tea auction centers in India.
Question 350:
Which Assamese kingdom was ruled by the Tai-Ahom dynasty for over 600 years?
A) Koch Kingdom
B) Kachari Kingdom
C) Ahom Kingdom
D) Chutiya Kingdom
Answer: C) Ahom Kingdom
The Ahom Kingdom ruled Assam for over 600 years, resisting Mughal invasions and shaping Assamese history.
Question 351:
Which Assamese king adopted the title “Swargadeo,” meaning “Lord of the Heavens”?
A) Sukapha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: C) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha was the first Ahom king to adopt the title “Swargadeo,” signifying divine authority.
Question 352:
Which Assamese hill station is known as the “Scotland of the East”?
A) Haflong
B) Jatinga
C) Maibong
D) Diphu
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, the only hill station in Assam, is known as the “Scotland of the East” due to its picturesque beauty.
Question 353:
Which Assamese place is famous for the mysterious phenomenon of bird suicides?
A) Sivasagar
B) Jatinga
C) Tezpur
D) Hajo
Answer: B) Jatinga
Jatinga is known for the mysterious phenomenon where migratory birds are believed to fly towards lights and perish.
Question 354:
Which Assamese temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest in Assam?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Mahabhairab Temple
C) Umananda Temple
D) Sukreswar Temple
Answer: B) Mahabhairab Temple
The Mahabhairab Temple in Tezpur is one of the oldest Shiva temples in Assam.
Question 355:
Which Assamese city is home to the famous Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Guwahati
C) Jorhat
D) Tezpur
Answer: B) Guwahati
Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati is a cultural center dedicated to Assamese heritage.
Question 356:
Which Assamese river island is the largest in the world?
A) Majuli
B) Umananda
C) Chandubi
D) Dibru
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli is the largest river island in the world and a cultural hub of Assam.
Question 357:
Which Assamese general was instrumental in defeating the Mughals at the Battle of Itakhuli?
A) Lachit Borphukan
B) Purnananda Burhagohain
C) Badan Borphukan
D) Momai Tamuli
Answer: A) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals at the Battle of Itakhuli in 1682.
Question 358:
Which Assamese region is famous for the production of Assam Lemon?
A) Barak Valley
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Nagaon
D) Golaghat
Answer: C) Nagaon
Nagaon is famous for Assam Lemon, a key ingredient in Assamese cuisine.
Question 359:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated with buffalo fights in some regions?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Bohag Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: A) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated with feasts, sports, and sometimes buffalo fights.
Question 360:
Which Assamese tea variety is known for its strong, malty flavor?
A) Darjeeling Tea
B) Nilgiri Tea
C) Assam Tea
D) Kangra Tea
Answer: C) Assam Tea
Assam Tea is known worldwide for its strong, malty flavor and rich aroma.
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Question 361:
Which Assamese queen is known for her bravery in resisting Mughal invasions?
A) Sati Joymoti
B) Rani Gaidinliu
C) Kanaklata Barua
D) Indira Miri
Answer: A) Sati Joymoti
Sati Joymoti sacrificed her life for the Ahom kingdom by refusing to betray her husband, Prince Gadadhar Singha.
Question 362:
Which Assamese district is famous for its tea gardens and is called the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Tinsukia
B) Dibrugarh
C) Jorhat
D) Golaghat
Answer: B) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea plantations.
Question 363:
Which Assamese town is famous for the historic Rang Ghar, the first amphitheater of Asia?
A) Tezpur
B) Sivasagar
C) Jorhat
D) Guwahati
Answer: B) Sivasagar
Rang Ghar, an ancient amphitheater built by the Ahoms, is located in Sivasagar.
Question 364:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known for being a prime habitat for the golden langur?
A) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Manas National Park
C) Nameri National Park
D) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is home to the rare golden langur and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 365:
Which Assamese cultural festival is dedicated to Srimanta Sankardev and Madhavdev?
A) Raas Mahotsav
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Rongali Bihu
D) Dehing Patkai Festival
Answer: A) Raas Mahotsav
Raas Mahotsav is celebrated in honor of Srimanta Sankardev and Madhavdev with plays and dance dramas.
Question 366:
Which Assamese place is famous for its hot water springs?
A) Umrangso
B) Sualkuchi
C) Jorhat
D) Barpeta
Answer: A) Umrangso
Umrangso, located in Dima Hasao district, is known for its natural hot water springs.
Question 367:
Which Assamese historical figure is credited with the introduction of coins in the Ahom kingdom?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Jayadhwaj Singha
D) Pratap Singha
Answer: B) Gadadhar Singha
Gadadhar Singha introduced coins in the Ahom kingdom, marking an important economic development.
Question 368:
Which Assamese river is the main tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Manas River
B) Kopili River
C) Subansiri River
D) Barak River
Answer: C) Subansiri River
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Question 369:
Which Assamese national park is often referred to as the “Mini Kaziranga”?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Orang National Park
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Orang National Park
Orang National Park is called the “Mini Kaziranga” due to its similar ecosystem and wildlife.
Question 370:
Which Assamese tribal festival is celebrated by the Karbi community?
A) Jonbeel Mela
B) Karbi Youth Festival
C) Ambubachi Mela
D) Dehing Patkai Festival
Answer: B) Karbi Youth Festival
The Karbi Youth Festival is a major cultural event of the Karbi community.
Question 371:
Which Assamese princess was married to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s brother?
A) Sati Joymoti
B) Rajkumari Ramani Gabharu
C) Kanaklata Barua
D) Rani Gaidinliu
Answer: B) Rajkumari Ramani Gabharu
Rajkumari Ramani Gabharu, daughter of Ahom King Jayadhwaj Singha, was married to Mughal Prince Azam Shah.
Question 372:
Which Assamese silk village is known as the “Manchester of Assam”?
A) Sualkuchi
B) Titabor
C) Gauripur
D) Boko
Answer: A) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is known as the “Manchester of Assam” for its traditional silk weaving industry.
Question 373:
Which Assamese festival is known for the unique tradition of bartering instead of using money?
A) Raas Mahotsav
B) Ambubachi Mela
C) Jonbeel Mela
D) Kati Bihu
Answer: C) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela is an annual fair where tribal communities exchange goods through barter.
Question 374:
Which Assamese temple is considered one of the most important Shakti Peethas in India?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Umananda Temple
C) Sukreswar Temple
D) Dol Govinda Temple
Answer: A) Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya.
Question 375:
Which Assamese national park is famous for its large population of migratory birds?
A) Manas National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Deepor Beel is an important bird sanctuary, home to various migratory species.
Question 376:
Which Assamese poet is known as the “Bard of the Brahmaputra”?
A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B) Parbati Prasad Barua
C) Bhupen Hazarika
D) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: C) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika, famous for his soulful songs, is called the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.”
Question 377:
Which Assamese state museum is the oldest in Northeast India?
A) Assam State Museum
B) Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra
C) Sivasagar Museum
D) Jorhat Science Centre & Planetarium
Answer: A) Assam State Museum
Assam State Museum, established in 1940 in Guwahati, is the oldest museum in Northeast India.
Question 378:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for pygmy hog conservation?
A) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Manas National Park
C) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is known for its successful pygmy hog conservation program.
Question 379:
Which Assamese ruler shifted the Ahom capital to Rangpur (present-day Sivasagar)?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Rajeswar Singha
C) Siva Singha
D) Gadadhar Singha
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha shifted the Ahom capital to Rangpur, now known as Sivasagar.
Question 380:
Which Assamese battle marked the final victory of the Ahoms over the Mughals?
A) Battle of Saraighat
B) Battle of Itakhuli
C) Battle of Alaboi
D) Battle of Duimunisila
Answer: B) Battle of Itakhuli
The Battle of Itakhuli in 1682 marked the final victory of the Ahoms over the Mughals, ending Mughal influence in Assam.
Question 381:
Which Assamese king was the first to unify the Ahom kingdom and establish its administrative system?
A) Sukapha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Siva Singha
Answer: A) Sukapha
Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom dynasty, unified different tribes and established the Ahom kingdom.
Question 382:
Which Assamese place is known for the famous Kamakhya Ambubachi Mela?
A) Sivasagar
B) Jorhat
C) Guwahati
D) Tezpur
Answer: C) Guwahati
The Ambubachi Mela, dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, is held annually in Guwahati.
Question 383:
Which Assamese district is known as the “Land of Blue Hills”?
A) Dima Hasao
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Kokrajhar
D) Udalguri
Answer: A) Dima Hasao
Dima Hasao is called the “Land of Blue Hills” because of its picturesque landscapes and hills.
Question 384:
Which Assamese state dance was introduced by Srimanta Sankardev?
A) Bihu
B) Sattriya
C) Bhortal Nritya
D) Deodhani
Answer: B) Sattriya
Sattriya is a classical dance form introduced by Srimanta Sankardev as part of the Vaishnavite movement.
Question 385:
Which Assamese lake is believed to be a remnant of the ancient Brahmaputra channel?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Deepor Beel
C) Son Beel
D) Tamranga Lake
Answer: B) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel near Guwahati is a Ramsar site and is believed to be a remnant of the ancient Brahmaputra channel.
Question 386:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Tai Ahom community in memory of their ancestors?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Ali-Aye-Ligang
D) Kati Bihu
Answer: B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is a Tai Ahom festival celebrated to honor ancestors.
Question 387:
Which Assamese battle took place in 1669 between the Ahoms and the Mughals?
A) Battle of Saraighat
B) Battle of Alaboi
C) Battle of Duimunisila
D) Battle of Itakhuli
Answer: B) Battle of Alaboi
The Battle of Alaboi in 1669 was fought between the Ahoms and the Mughals, where the Ahoms suffered heavy losses.
Question 388:
Which Assamese river originates from the Patkai Hills and is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Kopili
B) Subansiri
C) Burhidihing
D) Manas
Answer: C) Burhidihing
The Burhidihing River originates from the Patkai Hills and is an important tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Question 389:
Which Assamese town is known for being the first oil town of Asia?
A) Digboi
B) Duliajan
C) Numaligarh
D) Moran
Answer: A) Digboi
Digboi in Assam is known as Asia’s first oil town due to its long history of oil exploration.
Question 390:
Which Assamese national park shares its borders with Bhutan?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Orang National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Nameri National Park
Answer: C) Manas National Park
Manas National Park shares its northern boundary with Bhutan and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 391:
Which Assamese festival marks the Assamese New Year and is the most widely celebrated?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Kati Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Rongker
Answer: C) Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and is the most important festival in Assam.
Question 392:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros population?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Nameri National Park
C) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Answer: C) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has one of the highest densities of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world.
Question 393:
Which Assamese bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India?
A) Saraighat Bridge
B) Bogibeel Bridge
C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D) Kolia Bhomora Bridge
Answer: B) Bogibeel Bridge
Bogibeel Bridge is the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 394:
Which Assamese scholar is known for compiling the Assamese dictionary “Hemkosh”?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Hemchandra Barua
C) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Answer: B) Hemchandra Barua
Hemchandra Barua compiled “Hemkosh,” the first Assamese dictionary.
Question 395:
Which Assamese district is famous for its large bell-metal industry?
A) Barpeta
B) Sivasagar
C) Hajo
D) Nalbari
Answer: C) Hajo
Hajo is known for its traditional bell-metal and brass craftsmanship.
Question 396:
Which Assamese valley is home to the Barak River and its tributaries?
A) Brahmaputra Valley
B) Surma Valley
C) Barak Valley
D) Dhansiri Valley
Answer: C) Barak Valley
Barak Valley in southern Assam is named after the Barak River and includes districts like Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.
Question 397:
Which Assamese tribe celebrates the “Ali-Aye-Ligang” festival?
A) Bodos
B) Karbis
C) Misings
D) Rabhas
Answer: C) Misings
The Mising tribe celebrates Ali-Aye-Ligang, a festival related to agriculture and sowing of paddy.
Question 398:
Which Assamese personality is known as the “Architect of Modern Assam”?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Tarun Ram Phukan
D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi, Assam’s first Chief Minister, played a crucial role in shaping modern Assam.
Question 399:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is home to India’s only ape species, the hoolock gibbon?
A) Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
B) Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Nameri National Park
D) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A) Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is known for the hoolock gibbon, India’s only ape species.
Question 400:
Which Assamese region is famous for silk production, especially Muga silk?
A) Barak Valley
B) Majuli
C) Sualkuchi
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is famous for producing high-quality Muga silk, Assam’s golden silk.
Question 401:
Which Assamese king built the Kareng Ghar, a famous Ahom palace?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Rajeswar Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Siva Singha
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Kareng Ghar, located in Sivasagar, was built by Ahom King Rudra Singha as a royal palace.
Question 402:
Which Assamese river is known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to frequent floods?
A) Barak River
B) Manas River
C) Kopili River
D) Dhansiri River
Answer: C) Kopili River
Kopili River causes frequent and devastating floods, earning it the title “Sorrow of Assam.”
Question 403:
Which Assamese book, written by Srimanta Sankardev, is considered a significant religious text?
A) Kirtan Ghosa
B) Hastividyarnava
C) Rajmala
D) Manikanchan Sanjog
Answer: A) Kirtan Ghosa
Kirtan Ghosa, written by Srimanta Sankardev, is an important Vaishnavite religious text in Assamese literature.
Question 404:
Which Assamese national park is home to wild horses known as “Feral Horses”?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is famous for its population of wild (feral) horses.
Question 405:
Which Assamese district is known for its historical temples such as Hayagriva Madhava Temple?
A) Hajo
B) Sivasagar
C) Tezpur
D) Majuli
Answer: A) Hajo
Hajo is a historic religious site with temples like Hayagriva Madhava Temple, important for Hindus and Buddhists.
Question 406:
Which Assamese playwright is often called the “Shakespeare of Assam”?
A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D) Atul Chandra Hazarika
Answer: C) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Lakshminath Bezbaroa is known as the “Shakespeare of Assam” for his literary contributions.
Question 407:
Which Assamese hill station is known for its beautiful views and tea gardens?
A) Haflong
B) Jorhat
C) Tezpur
D) Diphu
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, the only hill station in Assam, is known for its scenic beauty and tea gardens.
Question 408:
Which Assamese lake is the largest natural lake in the state?
A) Deepor Beel
B) Son Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Tamranga Lake
Answer: B) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in the Barak Valley, is the largest natural lake in Assam.
Question 409:
Which Assamese island is the world’s largest river island?
A) Umananda Island
B) Majuli Island
C) Dibru Island
D) Chandubi Island
Answer: B) Majuli Island
Majuli is the world’s largest river island and an important center for Assamese Vaishnavite culture.
Question 410:
Which Assamese bridge is the longest river bridge in India?
A) Bogibeel Bridge
B) Kolia Bhomora Bridge
C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D) Saraighat Bridge
Answer: C) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is the longest river bridge in India, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 411:
Which Assamese king introduced the Paik system, a unique administrative structure?
A) Pratap Singha
B) Rudra Singha
C) Gadadhar Singha
D) Rajeswar Singha
Answer: A) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha introduced the Paik system, a labor-based administrative structure in the Ahom kingdom.
Question 412:
Which Assamese town is famous for its tea research center, the oldest in the world?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Golaghat
D) Sivasagar
Answer: B) Jorhat
Jorhat is home to the Tocklai Tea Research Institute, the world’s oldest tea research center.
Question 413:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is often called the “Amazon of the East”?
A) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
B) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Nameri National Park
D) Manas National Park
Answer: B) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
Dehing Patkai is called the “Amazon of the East” because of its dense rainforest and rich biodiversity.
Question 414:
Which Assamese battle saw Lachit Borphukan leading the Ahom army to victory against the Mughals?
A) Battle of Saraighat
B) Battle of Alaboi
C) Battle of Itakhuli
D) Battle of Duimunisila
Answer: A) Battle of Saraighat
In the Battle of Saraighat (1671), Lachit Borphukan defeated the Mughal army on the Brahmaputra River.
Question 415:
Which Assamese district is famous for its historical Ahom monuments like Rang Ghar and Talatal Ghar?
A) Jorhat
B) Sivasagar
C) Tezpur
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: B) Sivasagar
Sivasagar is known for its Ahom-era monuments, including Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, and Kareng Ghar.
Question 416:
Which Assamese instrument is widely used in Bihu music?
A) Gogona
B) Dotara
C) Pepa
D) Dhol
Answer: C) Pepa
Pepa, a traditional hornpipe made from buffalo horn, is a key instrument in Bihu music.
Question 417:
Which Assamese national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its grasslands and floodplain ecosystem?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: A) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 418:
Which Assamese poet wrote the famous patriotic song “O Mur Apunar Desh”?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C) Hemchandra Goswami
D) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Answer: B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
“O Mur Apunar Desh,” written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa, is the state anthem of Assam.
Question 419:
Which Assamese dance form is performed by Vaishnavite monks in monasteries called Satras?
A) Bihu
B) Sattriya
C) Bhortal Nritya
D) Deodhani
Answer: B) Sattriya
Sattriya, a classical dance form introduced by Srimanta Sankardev, is performed in Vaishnavite monasteries.
Question 420:
Which Assamese oil refinery is the oldest in India?
A) Digboi Refinery
B) Numaligarh Refinery
C) Bongaigaon Refinery
D) Guwahati Refinery
Answer: A) Digboi Refinery
Digboi Refinery, established in 1901, is the oldest oil refinery in India.
Question 421:
Which Assamese river is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam?
A) Subansiri
B) Manas
C) Dibang
D) Lohit
Answer: A) Subansiri
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Question 422:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Tea City of India”?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Golaghat
D) Tinsukia
Answer: B) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is known as the “Tea City of India” due to its vast tea plantations and tea industry.
Question 423:
Which Assamese festival is associated with cattle worship and takes place in January?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, includes cattle worship and is celebrated in January.
Question 424:
Which Assamese king defeated the Mughal forces in the Battle of Itakhuli?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Siva Singha
Answer: B) Gadadhar Singha
Ahom King Gadadhar Singha defeated the Mughals and recaptured Itakhuli in 1681.
Question 425:
Which Assamese district is known for the famous tea brand “Halmari”?
A) Sivasagar
B) Dibrugarh
C) Jorhat
D) Golaghat
Answer: D) Golaghat
Golaghat is home to Halmari Tea Estate, known for producing premium Assam tea.
Question 426:
Which Assamese personality was known as “Shahid” (Martyr) for his role in the Quit India Movement?
A) Kanaklata Barua
B) Bhogeswari Phukanani
C) Piyoli Phukan
D) Kushal Konwar
Answer: A) Kanaklata Barua
Kanaklata Barua, a young freedom fighter, was martyred during the Quit India Movement.
Question 427:
Which Assamese temple is believed to be the birthplace of Goddess Kamakhya?
A) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
B) Umananda Temple
C) Kamakhya Temple
D) Sukreswar Temple
Answer: C) Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a major Shakti Peetha.
Question 428:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Rabha tribe?
A) Baikho
B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
C) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: A) Baikho
The Rabha tribe celebrates Baikho, a festival for prosperity and a good harvest.
Question 429:
Which Assamese bird species is considered the state bird of Assam?
A) Indian Peafowl
B) White-winged Wood Duck
C) Greater Adjutant Stork
D) Black-necked Crane
Answer: B) White-winged Wood Duck
The White-winged Wood Duck is the state bird of Assam and is found in forested wetlands.
Question 430:
Which Assamese town hosts the famous Jonbeel Mela, known for its barter system?
A) Morigaon
B) Tezpur
C) Barpeta
D) Nalbari
Answer: A) Morigaon
Jonbeel Mela in Morigaon is famous for its traditional barter system among tribal communities.
Question 431:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is known as the “Mini Kaziranga” due to its high rhino population?
A) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora is often called “Mini Kaziranga” because of its high density of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Question 432:
Which Assamese mountain range separates Assam from Meghalaya?
A) Dima Hasao Hills
B) Karbi Anglong Hills
C) Khasi Hills
D) Patkai Hills
Answer: C) Khasi Hills
The Khasi Hills separate Assam from Meghalaya and are home to Shillong, Meghalaya’s capital.
Question 433:
Which Assamese cultural figure is known as “Xudhakontho” (The Golden Voice)?
A) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B) Bhupen Hazarika
C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
D) Parbati Prasad Barua
Answer: B) Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika, known as “Xudhakontho,” was a legendary singer, composer, and filmmaker from Assam.
Question 434:
Which Assamese script was replaced by the Bengali script during British rule?
A) Devanagari
B) Kamarupi Script
C) Brahmi Script
D) Ahom Script
Answer: B) Kamarupi Script
The Kamarupi Script was historically used in Assam but was replaced by the Bengali script during British rule.
Question 435:
Which Assamese district is famous for the Kaziranga National Park?
A) Golaghat
B) Jorhat
C) Dibrugarh
D) Sivasagar
Answer: A) Golaghat
Kaziranga National Park is mainly located in Golaghat district and is home to the one-horned rhinoceros.
Question 436:
Which Assamese dance form is performed exclusively by male monks?
A) Deodhani
B) Sattriya
C) Ojapali
D) Bihu
Answer: B) Sattriya
Sattriya, a classical dance form of Assam, is traditionally performed by male monks in Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries).
Question 437:
Which Assamese river originates in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh before entering Assam?
A) Manas
B) Subansiri
C) Lohit
D) Dibang
Answer: C) Lohit
The Lohit River originates in Tibet, flows through Arunachal Pradesh, and joins the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Question 438:
Which Assamese town is known for its historical battlefield where the Battle of Alaboi took place?
A) Guwahati
B) Hajo
C) Tezpur
D) Sivasagar
Answer: C) Tezpur
Tezpur is historically significant as the site of the Battle of Alaboi, where the Ahoms fought the Mughals.
Question 439:
Which Assamese city is the gateway to Northeast India?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Guwahati
C) Silchar
D) Tezpur
Answer: B) Guwahati
Guwahati is considered the “Gateway to Northeast India” due to its strategic location and connectivity.
Question 440:
Which Assamese poet is called the “Militant Saint” of Assam?
A) Srimanta Sankardev
B) Madhavdev
C) Bhattadeva
D) Anundoram Borooah
Answer: B) Madhavdev
Madhavdev, the chief disciple of Srimanta Sankardev, is often called the “Militant Saint” for his dedication to the Bhakti movement.
Question 441:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Land of Satras”?
A) Sivasagar
B) Majuli
C) Jorhat
D) Tezpur
Answer: B) Majuli
Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is known as the “Land of Satras” due to its many Vaishnavite monasteries.
Question 442:
Which Assamese lake is a Ramsar Site and important for migratory birds?
A) Son Beel
B) Deepor Beel
C) Chandubi Lake
D) Tamranga Lake
Answer: B) Deepor Beel
Deepor Beel, located near Guwahati, is a Ramsar Site and an important wetland for migratory birds.
Question 443:
Which Assamese warrior was known for his naval warfare skills against the Mughals?
A) Piyoli Phukan
B) Lachit Borphukan
C) Badan Chandra Borphukan
D) Holong Barphukan
Answer: B) Lachit Borphukan
Lachit Borphukan was a legendary Assamese general who defeated the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat.
Question 444:
Which Assamese silk is known as the “Queen of Textiles”?
A) Muga Silk
B) Eri Silk
C) Pat Silk
D) Tassar Silk
Answer: A) Muga Silk
Muga Silk, exclusive to Assam, is called the “Queen of Textiles” for its natural golden sheen and durability.
Question 445:
Which Assamese airport is the busiest in Northeast India?
A) Dibrugarh Airport
B) Jorhat Airport
C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
D) Silchar Airport
Answer: C) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is the busiest airport in Northeast India.
Question 446:
Which Assamese festival is known as the “festival of the missing tribe”?
A) Karam Puja
B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
C) Baikho Festival
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Ali-Aye-Ligang is the main festival of the Mishing (Missing) tribe, celebrated with agricultural rituals and dances.
Question 447:
Which Assamese personality was the first woman Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court?
A) Ranjan Gogoi
B) Hiteshwar Saikia
C) Rekha M. Doshit
D) Justice Ranjana Desai
Answer: C) Rekha M. Doshit
Justice Rekha M. Doshit was the first woman Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
Question 448:
Which Assamese cave is famous for its stalactites and stalagmites?
A) Siju Cave
B) Krem Liat Prah
C) Dain-Thlen Cave
D) Krem Puri
Answer: A) Siju Cave
Siju Cave, located near the Assam-Meghalaya border, is known for its limestone formations.
Question 449:
Which Assamese ruler adopted the title “Swargadeo”?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Pratap Singha
C) Suhungmung (Dihingia Raja)
D) Siva Singha
Answer: C) Suhungmung (Dihingia Raja)
Suhungmung, an Ahom king, was the first to adopt the title “Swargadeo” (Lord of Heaven).
Question 450:
Which Assamese oil field was the first to be discovered in India?
A) Moran Oil Field
B) Digboi Oil Field
C) Numaligarh Oil Field
D) Ledo Oil Field
Answer: B) Digboi Oil Field
Digboi Oil Field, discovered in the late 19th century, was the first oil field in India.
Question 451:
Which Assamese historical figure is known as the “First Martyr of Assam”?
A) Kanaklata Barua
B) Piyoli Phukan
C) Maniram Dewan
D) Kushal Konwar
Answer: B) Piyoli Phukan
Piyoli Phukan was executed by the British in 1830, making him one of Assam’s first martyrs.
Question 452:
Which Assamese district is known for the historic Rang Ghar, Asia’s oldest amphitheater?
A) Golaghat
B) Sivasagar
C) Jorhat
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: B) Sivasagar
Rang Ghar, built by the Ahom kings, is located in Sivasagar and is considered Asia’s oldest amphitheater.
Question 453:
Which Assamese festival celebrates the Assamese New Year?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: C) Bohag Bihu
Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and is the most important festival of Assam.
Question 454:
Which Assamese king built the famous Kareng Ghar palace?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Rajeswar Singha
C) Sukhrungphaa (Rajeswar Singha)
D) Rudra Singha
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha, an Ahom ruler, built Kareng Ghar, a historic palace in Assam.
Question 455:
Which Assamese district is the largest in terms of area?
A) Karbi Anglong
B) Dibrugarh
C) Tinsukia
D) Sonitpur
Answer: A) Karbi Anglong
Karbi Anglong is the largest district of Assam in terms of area.
Question 456:
Which Assamese city is home to the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Guwahati
D) Tezpur
Answer: C) Guwahati
The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden, the largest zoo in Northeast India, is located in Guwahati.
Question 457:
Which Assamese bridge is the longest in India?
A) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
B) Saraighat Bridge
C) Kolia Bhomora Bridge
D) Bogibeel Bridge
Answer: A) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu) is the longest bridge in India, spanning the Lohit River.
Question 458:
Which Assamese personality was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
A) Gopinath Bordoloi
B) Bishnuram Medhi
C) Bimala Prasad Chaliha
D) Hiteswar Saikia
Answer: A) Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi was Assam’s first Chief Minister and played a key role in securing Assam’s future in independent India.
Question 459:
Which Assamese festival involves the exchange of handmade “Bihuwan” or “Gamusa”?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Answer: C) Bohag Bihu
During Bohag Bihu, Assamese people exchange Gamusa (Bihuwan) as a mark of respect and love.
Question 460:
Which Assamese park is known for its pygmy hog conservation efforts?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Manas National Park
C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Manas National Park
Manas National Park is famous for its conservation efforts to protect the endangered pygmy hog.
Question 461:
Which Assamese dance form is recognized as one of the eight classical dances of India?
A) Bihu
B) Sattriya
C) Ojapali
D) Deodhani
Answer: B) Sattriya
Sattriya, introduced by Srimanta Sankardev, is one of the eight classical dance forms of India.
Question 462:
Which Assamese oil refinery is the oldest in India?
A) Digboi Refinery
B) Numaligarh Refinery
C) Bongaigaon Refinery
D) Guwahati Refinery
Answer: A) Digboi Refinery
Digboi Refinery, established in 1901, is the oldest oil refinery in India.
Question 463:
Which Assamese district is home to the famous Haflong Hill Station?
A) Dima Hasao
B) Karbi Anglong
C) Sonitpur
D) Kokrajhar
Answer: A) Dima Hasao
Haflong, Assam’s only hill station, is located in Dima Hasao district.
Question 464:
Which Assamese river is also known as the “Sorrow of Assam” due to frequent floods?
A) Manas
B) Kopili
C) Subansiri
D) Jia Bharali
Answer: B) Kopili
The Kopili River is called the “Sorrow of Assam” because of its frequent floods and soil erosion.
Question 465:
Which Assamese tea estate is considered one of the oldest in Assam?
A) Halmari Tea Estate
B) Monabari Tea Estate
C) Manohari Tea Estate
D) Jorhat Tea Estate
Answer: D) Jorhat Tea Estate
Jorhat Tea Estate is one of the oldest tea estates in Assam and played a key role in the tea industry’s growth.
Question 466:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Cultural Capital of Assam”?
A) Guwahati
B) Jorhat
C) Tezpur
D) Sivasagar
Answer: C) Tezpur
Tezpur is known as the “Cultural Capital of Assam” due to its rich heritage in art, literature, and theater.
Question 467:
Which Assamese bird is known as the “Garbage Collector” and is critically endangered?
A) White-winged Wood Duck
B) Greater Adjutant Stork
C) Black-necked Crane
D) Lesser Adjutant Stork
Answer: B) Greater Adjutant Stork
The Greater Adjutant Stork, locally called “Hargila,” is critically endangered and known for scavenging waste.
Question 468:
Which Assamese personality designed the first Assamese typewriter?
A) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
B) Anundoram Borooah
C) Hemchandra Barua
D) Nilmani Phookan
Answer: C) Hemchandra Barua
Hemchandra Barua, a renowned linguist, developed the first Assamese typewriter.
Question 469:
Which Assamese district is famous for the “Jonbeel Mela,” a barter trade fair?
A) Morigaon
B) Nagaon
C) Barpeta
D) Lakhimpur
Answer: A) Morigaon
Jonbeel Mela, held in Morigaon district, is unique for its traditional barter trade system.
Question 470:
Which Assamese poet is known as “Agni Kobi” (The Fire Poet)?
A) Bhupen Hazarika
B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C) Parvati Prasad Barua
D) Hemchandra Goswami
Answer: B) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Bishnu Prasad Rabha, known as “Agni Kobi,” was a revolutionary poet and cultural icon of Assam.
Question 471:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Tiwa tribe with a unique buffalo fight?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Jonbeel Mela
Answer: D) Jonbeel Mela
Jonbeel Mela, celebrated by the Tiwa tribe, features a rare buffalo fight and traditional barter trade.
Question 472:
Which Assamese national park is famous for its wild horses?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
C) Manas National Park
D) Orang National Park
Answer: B) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is home to a population of feral (wild) horses.
Question 473:
Which Assamese royal family ruled Assam for the longest period?
A) Koch Dynasty
B) Chutiya Dynasty
C) Ahom Dynasty
D) Kachari Kingdom
Answer: C) Ahom Dynasty
The Ahom Dynasty ruled Assam for over 600 years, from 1228 to 1826.
Question 474:
Which Assamese festival involves flying kites and feasting on traditional foods?
A) Kati Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Bohag Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is celebrated with feasting, bonfires, and kite flying.
Question 475:
Which Assamese town is famous for its saltwater hot springs?
A) Haflong
B) Umrangso
C) Panidihing
D) Garampani
Answer: D) Garampani
Garampani, in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, is known for its natural hot water springs.
Question 476:
Which Assamese mountain range serves as a natural boundary between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh?
A) Dima Hasao Hills
B) Patkai Hills
C) Mishmi Hills
D) Khasi Hills
Answer: C) Mishmi Hills
The Mishmi Hills form a natural boundary between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 477:
Which Assamese lake is the second-largest in Northeast India?
A) Chandubi Lake
B) Deepor Beel
C) Son Beel
D) Tamranga Lake
Answer: C) Son Beel
Son Beel, located in Karimganj district, is the second-largest lake in Northeast India.
Question 478:
Which Assamese river is known as “Burha Luit”?
A) Manas
B) Subansiri
C) Brahmaputra
D) Kapili
Answer: C) Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra River is locally called “Burha Luit” in Assam.
Question 479:
Which Assamese personality was the first woman from Assam to receive the Padma Shri award?
A) Indira Miri
B) Nalinibala Devi
C) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
D) Sudakshina Sarma
Answer: B) Nalinibala Devi
Nalinibala Devi was the first Assamese woman to receive the Padma Shri award for her literary contributions.
Question 480:
Which Assamese district is known for the Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge)?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Tinsukia
C) Dhemaji
D) Lakhimpur
Answer: B) Tinsukia
The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, India’s longest bridge, connects Tinsukia district in Assam with Arunachal Pradesh.
Question 481:
Which Assamese dynasty established the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati?
A) Ahom Dynasty
B) Kachari Dynasty
C) Koch Dynasty
D) Pala Dynasty
Answer: D) Pala Dynasty
The Kamakhya Temple was originally built by the Pala Dynasty in the 8th–9th century.
Question 482:
Which Assamese city is known as the “Tea Capital of the World”?
A) Dibrugarh
B) Jorhat
C) Golaghat
D) Tezpur
Answer: A) Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh is called the “Tea Capital of the World” due to its vast tea estates.
Question 483:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Tai Ahom community in remembrance of their ancestors?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
C) Kati Bihu
D) Magh Bihu
Answer: B) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Me-Dam-Me-Phi is an important Ahom festival dedicated to ancestor worship.
Question 484:
Which Assamese folk dance is performed during the Bathou Puja of the Bodo community?
A) Bihu Dance
B) Deodhani Dance
C) Bagurumba Dance
D) Sattriya Dance
Answer: C) Bagurumba Dance
Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community, performed during Bathou Puja.
Question 485:
Which Assamese district is the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev, the founder of Assamese Vaishnavism?
A) Jorhat
B) Golaghat
C) Nagaon
D) Barpeta
Answer: C) Nagaon
Srimanta Sankardev was born in Bordowa, Nagaon district.
Question 486:
Which Assamese festival involves building temporary huts called “Meji” and burning them as part of the celebrations?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
During Magh Bihu, people build “Meji” (temporary huts) and burn them as a ritual.
Question 487:
Which Assamese river island is home to the Vaishnavite monasteries called Satras?
A) Majuli
B) Umananda
C) Dibru-Saikhowa
D) Chandubi
Answer: A) Majuli
Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is known for its Vaishnavite Satras.
Question 488:
Which Assamese district is famous for the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Golaghat
D) Tinsukia
Answer: A) Jorhat
The Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat is home to India’s only ape species, the hoolock gibbon.
Question 489:
Which Assamese writer was the first to receive the Jnanpith Award?
A) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
B) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
C) Homen Borgohain
D) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Answer: B) Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese writer to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1979.
Question 490:
Which Assamese town is the headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)?
A) Kokrajhar
B) Udalguri
C) Baksa
D) Chirang
Answer: A) Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar serves as the headquarters of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Question 491:
Which Assamese river is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A) Manas
B) Subansiri
C) Kopili
D) Dhansiri
Answer: B) Subansiri
The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
Question 492:
Which Assamese king is credited with introducing the Paik system in Assam?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Sukaphaa
Answer: C) Pratap Singha
Pratap Singha introduced the Paik system, a military and administrative system of the Ahoms.
Question 493:
Which Assamese national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Nameri National Park
C) Orang National Park
D) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Answer: A) Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceroses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 494:
Which Assamese wildlife sanctuary is famous for golden langurs?
A) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Panidihing Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its population of golden langurs.
Question 495:
Which Assamese town is known as the “Gateway to Northeast India”?
A) Jorhat
B) Dibrugarh
C) Guwahati
D) Tezpur
Answer: C) Guwahati
Guwahati is called the “Gateway to Northeast India” due to its strategic location and connectivity.
Question 496:
Which Assamese king shifted the Ahom capital to Rangpur (present-day Sivasagar)?
A) Rudra Singha
B) Gadadhar Singha
C) Pratap Singha
D) Sukhrungphaa
Answer: A) Rudra Singha
Rudra Singha shifted the Ahom capital to Rangpur, which is now in Sivasagar.
Question 497:
Which Assamese city is home to the famous Nehru Park?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Guwahati
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Guwahati
Nehru Park, a popular public park, is located in Guwahati.
Question 498:
Which Assamese river is also known as the “Red River”?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Dhansiri
C) Manas
D) Barak
Answer: A) Brahmaputra
The Brahmaputra is called the “Red River” due to its high silt content, which gives it a reddish appearance.
Question 499:
Which Assamese hill station is often called the “Scotland of the East”?
A) Haflong
B) Shillong
C) Umrangso
D) Diphu
Answer: A) Haflong
Haflong, the only hill station in Assam, is sometimes referred to as the “Scotland of the East.”
Question 500:
Which Assamese festival is celebrated by the Mising community to mark the agricultural season?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
C) Magh Bihu
D) Me-Dam-Me-Phi
Answer: B) Ali-Aye-Ligang
Ali-Aye-Ligang is a festival of the Mising community that marks the beginning of the agricultural season.
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