Assam State

Q. Who was the first Assamese to receive the ‘Sahitya Academy Award’?

A
Birinchi Kumar Barua
B
Jatindranath Duarah
C
Mohin Bora
D
Bhupen Hazarika

Correct Answer

Jatindranath Duarah

More Questions on Assam

  • Q. In 1930 the first private college was established, which one of the following is that
    A)B. N. College, Dhubri
    B)J. B. College, Jorhat
    C)M. C. College, Barpeta
    D)Darrang College, Tezpur
    Answer: J. B. College, Jorhat
  • Q. According to 2011 census, decadal growth (2001 – 2011) of population of Assam is
    A)28.92%
    B)38.62%
    C)17.10%
    D)None of these
    Answer: 17.10%
  • Q. In Lok Sabha, total number of seats reserved for Assam is
    A)14
    B)20
    C)15
    D)None of these
    Answer: 14
  • Q. The area coverage under Rabi crops in the State is around
    A)27%
    B)25%
    C)30%
    D)None of these
    Answer: 27%
  • Q. The Assamese king who is also nicknamed as ‘Bhaga Raja’ is
    A)Surampha
    B)Sutiyampha
    C)Sunyatpha
    D)Sutamla
    Answer: Surampha
  • Q. The Guwahati Stock Exchange was established in Assam in which of the following years?
    A)1989
    B)1987
    C)1984
    D)1983
    Answer: 1983
  • Q. The total area under forests in Assam is
    A)30,541 sq. km.
    B)20,891 sq. km.
    C)28,105 sq. km.
    D)None of these
    Answer: 28,105 sq. km.
  • Q. In Assamese society the custom of ‘Suwaguritola’ is associated with
    A)A cultural festival of Bihel
    B)Durgapuja festival
    C)Assamese Ankiya Bhaona
    D)Assamese marriage
    Answer: Assamese marriage
  • Q. The main crop of Assam is
    A)Wheat
    B)Mesta
    C)Rice
    D)None of these
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. State tree of Assam is
    A)Neem
    B)Peepal
    C)Hollong
    D)None of these
    Answer: Hollong
  • Q. Assam University is situated at
    A)Jorhat
    B)Dibrugarn
    C)Silchar
    D)None of these
    Answer: Silchar
  • Q. Noonmati’ is famous for
    A)Coal Reserve
    B)Copper Reserve
    C)Oil Refinery
    D)None of these
    Answer: Oil Refinery
  • Q. Which one of the following district of Assam shares the longest international boundary?
    A)Kokrajhar
    B)Silchar
    C)Karimganj
    D)Dhubri
    Answer: Dhubri
  • Q. The total area of Assam is
    A)77,901 km2
    B)78,438 km2
    C)79,012 km2
    D)80,645 km2
    Answer: 78,438 km2
  • Q. State Flower of Assam is
    A)Lotus
    B)Palash
    C)Foxtail Orchids
    D)None of these
    Answer: Foxtail Orchids
  • Q. In which year the first Printing Press was established in Assam?
    A)1830
    B)1846
    C)1838
    D)1844
    Answer: 1844
  • Q. Tocklai’ is famous for
    A)Tea Research Centre
    B)Rice Research Centre
    C)Jute Research Centre
    D)None of these
    Answer: Tea Research Centre
  • Q. Who among the following led the first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828?
    A)Gomdhar Konwar
    B)Piyali Baruah
    C)Maniram Dewan
    D)Piyali Phookan
    Answer: Gomdhar Konwar
  • Q. State bird of Assam is
    A)Hill Myna
    B)White-winged Wood Duck
    C)Asian Koel
    D)None of these
    Answer: White-winged Wood Duck
  • Q. Sex ratio (per 1000 males) in Assam is
    A)958
    B)998
    C)895
    D)None of these
    Answer: 958

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