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 first state which was carved out of Assam as full-fledged state is
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Manipur
    C)Nagaland
    D)Sikkim
    Answer: Nagaland
  • 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
    Answer: The Kalika Purana
  • Q. At which place the Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
    A)Dibrugarh
    B)Sonitpur district
    C)Lakhimpur district
    D)Tinusukia district
    Answer: Sonitpur district
  • Q. What is the area of Assam?
    A)88,438 sq. km.
    B)98,000 sq. km.
    C)78,438 sq. km.
    D)None of these
    Answer: 78,438 sq. km.
  • 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 Battle of Mehargarh was fought between
    A)The British and the Burmese
    B)Purandhar Singh and the Burmese
    C)The Burmese and Ruchinath Buragohain
    D)The Burmese and Chandrakanta Singh
    Answer: The Burmese and Chandrakanta Singh
  • Q. Me-Dum-Me-Phi is famous
    A)Dance
    B)Music
    C)Festival
    D)None of these
    Answer: Festival
  • Q. State tree of Assam is
    A)Neem
    B)Peepal
    C)Hollong
    D)None of these
    Answer: Hollong
  • Q. Assam is situated on latitude between
    A)34°N and 36°N
    B)30°N and 35°N
    C)24°N and 28°N
    D)None of these
    Answer: 24°N and 28°N
  • Q. Which one of the following cities is also known as the ‘Manchester of Assam’?
    A)Jorhat
    B)Sualkuchi
    C)Diphu
    D)Digboi
    Answer: Sualkuchi
  • Q. Which of the following districts of Assam has been declared as first tobacco free district?
    A)Jorhat
    B)Guwahati
    C)Kamrup Metro
    D)Dibrugah
    Answer: Jorhat
  • Q. Who was the first Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title of ‘Swarganarayan’?
    A)Jayadhwaj Singha
    B)Siva Singha
    C)Suhungmung
    D)Pratap Singna
    Answer: Suhungmung
  • Q. Confluence point of Brahmaputra River is
    A)Arabian Sea
    B)Indian Ocean
    C)Bay of Bengal
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bay of Bengal
  • Q. A famous musical instrument of Assam ‘GOGONA’ is made of which material?
    A)Buffalo horn
    B)Bamboo
    C)Cane
    D)Teak wood
    Answer: Bamboo
  • Q. Which tribe of Assam celebrates an agro-based festival ‘Ali-Aai-Ligang’?
    A)Mishing
    B)Naga
    C)Khasis
    D)Bodo
    Answer: Mishing
  • 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. The Assamese writer who is also known as ‘Bokulbonor Kobi’ is
    A)Ananda Chandra Barua
    B)Bishnuram Medhi
    C)Binanda Chandra Barua
    D)Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
    Answer: Ananda Chandra Barua
  • Q. Which one of the following was the royal symbol of the kings of ancient Kamrupa?
    A)Lion
    B)Tiger
    C)Elephant
    D)Rhinoceros
    Answer: Elephant
  • Q. The famous Assamese novel ‘Banduka Behar’ which was written by Medini Chaudhary is based on which legendary personality?
    A)Life of Sri Madhabdev
    B)Life of Bishnu Rabha
    C)Life of Sri Sankardeva
    D)Life of Bhupen Hazarika
    Answer: Life of Sri Madhabdev
  • Q. Who among the following was the first Assamese actress to win the Best Actress Award in the National Film Awards?
    A)Dr. Santana Bordoloi
    B)Moloya Goswami
    C)Mridula Barua
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Moloya Goswami

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