Q1:
Which one of the following places is the confluence of three highly revered pilgrimage for the Hindu, Muslim and Buddhists?
Parashuram Kunda
Dekiakhowa Namghar
Hajo
Barpeta
Answer:
Hajo
Explanation:
Q3:
_______ are also known as Dimasas.
Bara Byuyans
Kacharis
Jayantias
Chutiyas
Answer:
Kacharis
Explanation:
Q5:
The Karbis (Tibeto-Burman group) are a Patrilineal society composed of ______ major clans or Kur.
Three
Four
Five
Six
Answer:
Five
Explanation:
Q7:
According to belief, which of these sites was initially planned to be an alternate Kashi?
Neghereting
Bongaon
Numaligarh
Rangagora
Answer:
Neghereting
Explanation:
According to legend a Rishi named Urba wanted to establish a second Kashi right on this place for which he collected many Shiva lingas there.
Q9:
The Hengdang sword of the Ahoms closely resembles the
Kirpan
Katana
Samurai sword
Both b and c
Answer:
Katana
Explanation:
Katanas were Japanese sword used by the Samurai in medieval Japan
Q11:
The Rongker festival is celebrated by
Bodo
Karbi
Tiwa
Mising
Answer:
Karbi
Explanation:
Q13:
Baradi Satra was established by
Madhabdev
Gopal Ata
Mohan Ata
Sankardeva
Answer:
Madhabdev
Explanation:
Q15:
“Lo Ho La Hai” is a type of traditional song of
Sonowal-Kacharis
Rabha
Karbi
Tiwa
Answer:
Tiwa
Explanation:
“Lo ho la hai” – songs of the ceremony of name giving, wedding and harvesting etc. “Lali hilai lai” – song of the marriage ceremony, Karama and similar festival
Q17:
The annual Karbi Youth Festival is celebrated in which place of Karbi Anglong?
Taralangso
Samelangso
Silbheta
Manja
Answer:
Taralangso
Explanation:
It is organised annually by Karbi Cultural Society (KCS). It is locally known as “Karbi Riso-Nimso Rong Aje”.
Q19:
The religious festival of MIDIMUMA is associated with
Tiwa
Rabha
Karbi
Deori
Answer:
Deori
Explanation:
Q21:
Which people were the earliest inhabitants of Assam?
Khasis
Jayantias
Bodos
Both (a) and (b)
Answer:
Bodos
Explanation:
Q23:
Which city is also known as “The Cultural Capital of Assam”?
Jorhat
Guwahati
Sivsagar
Nagaon
Answer:
Jorhat
Explanation:
Q25:
Who had established the Garmur Satra
Sankardev
Madhabdev
Damodardev
Jayaharideva
Answer:
Jayaharideva
Explanation:
Q27:
The Muri is a musical instrument of which of the given communities?
Dimasa
Hajong
Karbi
Khasi
Answer:
Dimasa
Explanation:
Q29:
Which Sikh Guru built the famous Gurudwara in Dhubri town:
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Teg Bahadur
Guru Hargobind
Guru Harikishan
Answer:
Guru Teg Bahadur
Explanation:
The 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur accompanied Ram Singha to Assam in 17th century.
Q31:
The ancestral property of Khongiya Baruah family called the Thengal Manor is in
Jorhat
Dergaon
Sivasagar
Badulipara
Answer:
Jorhat
Explanation:
The Khongia Barooah family is one of the foremost tea-planter families of Assam.
Q33:
Which traditional festival is also known as Nara Singha Bihu?
Ali-Aye-Ligang
Porag
Baguramba
Baishagu
Answer:
Porag
Explanation:
Q35:
Thang Ta dance – Manipur Assamese Ganaks are also known as
Daivajna
Bhuyan
Gayan
Both a and b
Answer:
Daivajna
Explanation:
Q37:
“Bah Gossain Puja” (Bamboo God) is the most important festival of ____
Deoris
Sarania Kachari
Tai Phake
Tiwa
Answer:
Sarania Kachari
Explanation:
Q39:
Jambili Athon is an extraordinary woodcraft of the
Missing
Dimasa
Karbis
Deuris
Answer:
Karbis
Explanation:
Q41:
The First cultural assimilation of Assam took place between______ and ______
Austro-asiatic/ Irano-Scythians
Austro-asiatic / Tibeto-Burman
Tibeto-Burman/ Irano-Scythians
Sino-Tibetan/ Tibeto-Burman
Answer:
Austro-asiatic / Tibeto-Burman
Explanation:
Q43:
Farkhanthi is celebrated by which tribe?
Mishings
Bodos
Karbis
Rabhas
Answer:
Rabhas
Explanation:
Q45:
“Tora Chira” is a traditional festival of ______
Deoris
Thengal-Kachari
Rabha
Karbi
Answer:
Thengal-Kachari
Explanation:
Q47:
Which of the following festivals is named after the traditional rice brew of the Dimasa community
Zu
Judima
Surem Baino
Bushu Jidap
Answer:
Judima
Explanation:
Q49:
The Thengal cultural Centre and Museum is located in
Titabar
Mariani
Sonari
Sarupathar
Answer:
Titabar
Explanation:
Q2:
Which one dance or nritya was developed by Narahari Burha Bbakat
Ojapali
Bhortal Nritya
Jhumura Nach
Sattriya Dance
Answer:
Bhortal Nritya
Explanation:
Q4:
Khola kingdom is associated with which community
Karbi
Tiwa
Hajong
Hasong
Answer:
Tiwa
Explanation:
The Tiwas (Lalungs) had many smaller kingdoms, like-Gobha, Nellie, Khola, Sohori and the Pasorajya (five principalities) and Satorajya (seven principalities) in the past.
Q6:
BIYA-LAGABA is a social festival associated with
Tiwa
Rabha
Karbi
Deori
Answer:
Deori
Explanation:
Q8:
Sonowal Kacharis are descendants of the ”Hammusa” family belong to the of people
Mongolian race
Aethiopian race
Caucasian race
American race
Answer:
Mongolian race
Explanation:
Q10:
Which Assamese film started the trend of naming the movie title after the 2 lead characters?
Joymoti
Indramalati
Manumoti
Siraj
Answer:
Indramalati
Explanation:
Second Assamese film directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Released in 1939. The story was written by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. The lead characters of the story are Indrajit and Malati.
Q12:
Which of the following deities of the Ahoms was identified with Shiva?
Jasingpha
Lengdon
Lankuri
Khunlung
Answer:
Lankuri
Explanation:
Q14:
Dora Beel festival is set on the banks of the Dora Beel to discuss about the production of indigenous fish species and is fundamentally linked to nature and carries the eternal message of protecting and respecting nature. It is celebrated in which district of Assam?
Morigaon
Udalguri
Kamrup
Nalbari
Answer:
Kamrup
Explanation:
Q16:
Which one Satra is famous for mask crafting
Auniati Satra
Dakhinpat Satra
Shamaguri Satra
Kamalabari Satra
Answer:
Shamaguri Satra
Explanation:
Q18:
Which of the following trees is prominently used in boat making in Majuli?
Elephant apple
Nahar
Mango
Jackfruit
Answer:
Elephant apple
Explanation:
Q20:
Which district of Assam is also known as the “Land of the Satras”?
Barpeta
Majuli
Jorhat
Nagaon
Answer:
Barpeta
Explanation:
The town of Barpeta is uniquely divided in 22 Hattis that are inhabited by the devoted followers and families of the Gurus, that are administered by the Satra administration. This unique feature is not
found in any other place in Assam.
Also known for – ivory carving, indigenous fire cracker industry and Brass metal industry of Sarthebari (now in Bajali district).
Q22:
Which place is known as the heart of the Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture?
Jorhat
Majuli
Barpeta
Sivsagar
Answer:
Majuli
Explanation:
Q24:
Mohoho is a folk festival of Assam related to
Driving off flies
Driving off mosquitoes
Protection of Brahmaputra
Both B and C
Answer:
Driving off mosquitoes
Explanation:
Q26:
The Poa Mecca of Hajo is associated with
Mir Jumla
Giyas Uddin Aulia
Aurangzeb
Azan Fakir
Answer:
Giyas Uddin Aulia
Explanation:
Q28:
“Bushu” is an important festival celebrated by
Sarania Kachari
Rabha
Dimasa
Deoris
Answer:
Dimasa
Explanation:
Q30:
Lali Hilali Lai is a type of traditional song of
Sonowal-Kacharis
Rabha
Karbi
Tiwa
Answer:
Tiwa
Explanation:
Q32:
The main deity of the Rabhas is called _____
Aditi
Bhaga
Vasukra
Rishi
Answer:
Rishi
Explanation:
Q34:
Consider the following pairs :
Tradition – State
1. Chapchar Kut festival – Mizoram
2. Khongjom Parba Ballad – Manipur
3. Thang-Ta dance – Sikkim
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2
3 only
2 and 3
Answer:
1 and 2
Explanation:
Q36:
Who among the following was the first person to translate Borgeet into English
S. Borkakati
Banikanta Kakati
Maheswar Neog
Dimbeswar Neog
Answer:
Banikanta Kakati
Explanation:
Q38:
Kalita is an ethnic group or a caste of Hindus belong to
Brahmins
Kshatriya
Vaishyas
Shudras
Answer:
Kshatriya
Explanation:
Q40:
Krishnaguru Spiritual University of Assam is located in –
Nalbari
Bajali
Barpeta
Nagaon
Answer:
Barpeta
Explanation:
The university was established by Krishnaguru Adhyatmik Visvavidyalaya Bill, 2017 which was passed by the Government of Assam on 9 March 2017. The Krishnaguru Foundation established the private spiritual university at Na-satra in Barpeta district.
Q42:
Kherai Puja is performed by
Mishings
Bodos
Karbis
Rabhas
Answer:
Bodos
Explanation:
Q44:
Sri Sri Madhavdeva Kalakshetra will be set up in
Narayanpur
Bihpuria
Majuli
Coochbehar
Answer:
Narayanpur
Explanation:
Q46:
Subhalakshmi Barua is well known in the field of
Dance
Drama
Instrument
Vocal Music
Answer:
Dance
Explanation:
Q48:
Assamese Ganaks are the descendants of
Sakaldwipiya Brahmins
Saraswat Brahmins
Kanyakubja Brahmins
Saryupareen Brahmins
Answer:
Sakaldwipiya Brahmins
Explanation:
Q50:
“Suwaguritola” is a custom connected with
Durgapuja festival
Assamese Bihu
Assamese Marriage
Assamese Ankiya Bhaona
Answer:
Assamese Marriage
Explanation:
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