Assam State

Q. Which one of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam?

A
The Mahabharata
B
The Kalika Purana
C
The Arthashastra
D
The Harshas Charita

Correct Answer

The Kalika Purana

More Questions on Assam

  • Q. The book ‘Discovery of Assam’ was written by
    A)Lila Gogoi
    B)Nalinibala Devi
    C)Satis Chandra Kakati
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Satis Chandra Kakati
  • 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. 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 which year Panchayati Raj was formally introduced in Assam?
    A)1964
    B)1969
    C)1962
    D)1970
    Answer: 1964
  • Q. Which two districts are connected by the Naranarayan Setu over the Brahmaputra river?
    A)Bongaigaon and Dhubri
    B)Bongaigaon and Goalpara
    C)Dhubri and Goalpara
    D)Kokrajhar and Goalpara
    Answer: Bongaigaon and Goalpara
  • Q. In which year Assam Pradesh Congress Committee was founded?
    A)1912
    B)1917
    C)1909
    D)1921
    Answer: 1921
  • Q. Who was the first Assamese person to receive the title of ‘Sir’ from the British?
    A)Sir Akbar Hydari
    B)Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
    C)Sir Syed Ahmad
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
  • Q. State Flower of Assam is
    A)Lotus
    B)Palash
    C)Foxtail Orchids
    D)None of these
    Answer: Foxtail Orchids
  • Q. In Assam, a source of hot water spring is situated in
    A)Orang Wildlife Sanctuary
    B)Manas National Park
    C)Nambor Reserve Forest
    D)Parashuram Kunda
    Answer: Nambor Reserve Forest
  • Q. Which river makes an inter-state boundary between Assam and Tripura?
    A)Kuchiara
    B)Longai
    C)Sonai
    D)Dhaleswari
    Answer: Kuchiara
  • Q. Which of the following is the only left tributary of Barak river?
    A)Sonai River
    B)Jiri River
    C)Jatinga River
    D)Machura River
    Answer: Sonai River
  • Q. Who was the Kachari King to assume the title of ‘Pratap Narayan’ after defeating the Ahoms?
    A)Indra Balnarayan
    B)Durlabhnarayan
    C)Josonarayan
    D)Nirbhayanarayan
    Answer: Nirbhayanarayan
  • Q. Which of the following is the largest circulated Assamese magazine?
    A)Goriyashl
    B)Bismoi
    C)Sarathi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bismoi
  • Q. The famous book ‘Assamese- Its Formation and Development’ was written by
    A)Dr. Pahi Saikia
    B)Hem Barua
    C)Dr. Maheshwar Neog
    D)Dr. Banikanta Kakati
    Answer: Dr. Banikanta Kakati
  • Q. In which part of Assam the Terai zone is situated?
    A)East Zone
    B)North Zone
    C)South Zone
    D)West Zone
    Answer: East Zone
  • Q. The first One Day International Cricket match was played in Assam in which year?
    A)1982
    B)1981
    C)1985
    D)1983
    Answer: 1983
  • Q. In which year Bhupen Hazarika was awarded with Dadasaheb Phalke Award?
    A)1993
    B)1997
    C)1992
    D)2003
    Answer: 1992
  • Q. The Assamese song ‘Shreemoyee Asameer’ which is sung when the Bihu flag is unfurled was composed by
    A)Shrimanta Sankardeva
    B)Bhupen Hazarika
    C)Purushottam Das
    D)Nabarkanta Barua
    Answer: Purushottam Das
  • Q. Who founded the ‘Mrityu Bahini’ the Hindu title of during the freedom struggle?
    A)Chandra Prabha Saikiani
    B)Kanaklata Barua
    C)Pushpalata Das
    D)Rani Gaidinlieu
    Answer: Pushpalata Das
  • Q. Longest river of Assam is
    A)Brahmaputra River
    B)Disang River
    C)Barak River
    D)None of these
    Answer: Brahmaputra River

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