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Who is the first athlete from Assam to win a medal in the Summer Olympics?

  • Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • Bhogeswar Baruah
  • Hima Das
  • Lovlina Bargohain (correct)
  • During whose reign was the Rang Ghar constructed?

  • Swargadeo Rudra Singha (correct)
  • Swargadeo Pramatta Singha
  • Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha
  • Swargadeo Shiva Singha
  • Where is Assam Women’s University located?

  • Lakhimpur
  • Dibrugarh
  • Sibsagar (correct)
  • Jorhat
  • Which state does Srirampur connect with Assam?

    <p>West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cities has a sea port?

    <p>Cochin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the currency of Japan?

    <p>Yen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about Pobitora is true?

    <p>It is a wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bridge is located near Guwahati?

    <p>Saraighat Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mobile theatre group is considered the oldest?

    <p>Kohinoor Theatre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed the tune for 'O’ Mor Apunar Desh'?

    <p>Bishnu Prasad Rabha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location were Kanaklata and Mukunda Kakati shot by British soldiers during the Quit India Movement in 1942?

    <p>Gohpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word correctly fills the gap in 'Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati ______ Xobha'?

    <p>Xadhini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'Saptakanda Ramayana', a translation of Valmiki Ramayana in Assamese?

    <p>Madhav Kandali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden located?

    <p>Guwahati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not part of the life cycle of a butterfly?

    <p>Tadpole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first Assamese film to win the Best Feature Film award at the National Film Awards?

    <p>Halodhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which city is the Toklai Tea Research Institute located?

    <p>Jorhat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which district is home to the Numaligarh Refinery?

    <p>Golaghat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet lies between Earth and Jupiter in the solar system?

    <p>Mars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the National Flag of India?

    <p>Pingali Venkayya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who won the Men’s Singles at the French Open in 2022?

    <p>Rafael Nadal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Jharkhand?

    <p>Ranchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the gold mine associated with India located?

    <p>Kolar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location did India test its first nuclear device?

    <p>Pokhran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance between the two sets of wickets on a cricket pitch?

    <p>22 yards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the President of the United States as of January 1, 2022?

    <p>Joe Biden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what is Greek mathematician Pythagoras best known?

    <p>Relationship between the sides of a right-angled triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival is associated with the film industry?

    <p>Cannes festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is goitre caused by a deficiency of?

    <p>Iodine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state in India did the Chipko Movement originate?

    <p>Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Emperor is credited with the construction of the Grand Trunk Road in India?

    <p>Sher Shah Suri</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following languages is NOT part of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

    <p>Karbi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) enacted?

    <p>1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Article in the Indian Constitution grants special status to the states of Northeast India?

    <p>Article 371</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Jawahar Lal Nehru write his book 'Discovery of India'?

    <p>Yerwada Jail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location has received the GI tag for its Litchi?

    <p>Tezpur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized for initiating reforms in the Indian Education System?

    <p>Lord Macaulay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Editor of the Assamese magazine Orunodoi?

    <p>Hem Chandra Baruah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the popular name of the scheme related to streamlining Land Revenue services by the Govt. of Assam?

    <p>Basundhara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the form of the One Act Play popularized by Srimanta Sankardev?

    <p>Ankiya Nat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following trees is not considered as an example of deciduous vegetation?

    <p>Pine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established Jorhat as the last capital of the Ahom Kingdom?

    <p>Swargadeo Gaurinath Singha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which source do the projects at Kalpakkam, Narora, and Tarapore produce electricity from?

    <p>Nuclear energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?

    <p>Babur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act of British India had the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre crowd gather to protest?

    <p>Rowlatt Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction does the river Brahmaputra flow in Assam?

    <p>West to East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of King Naranarayana before he ascended the throne of the Koch kingdom?

    <p>Shukladhwaj</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is Jhum cultivation usually practiced in?

    <p>Hill sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hajo is considered as the confluence of which three religions?

    <p>Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who amongst the following is the 'anti-corruption authority' to represent the public interest?

    <p>Lokpal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assam and Notable Personalities

    • Lovlina Bargohain is the first athlete from Assam to win a medal in the Summer Olympics.
    • Mamoni Roisom Goswami was the first Assamese writer to receive the Jnanpeeth Award.
    • Chandraprabha Saikiani was the first Assamese woman to win the Padma Shree award.

    Historical Landmarks and Institutions

    • The Rang Ghar was built during the reign of Swargadeo Rudra Singha.
    • Assam Women’s University is located in Sibsagar.
    • The Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden is situated in Guwahati.

    Geography and Infrastructure

    • Srirampur connects Assam with West Bengal.
    • The Numaligarh Refinery is located in Golaghat district.
    • The river Brahmaputra flows from West to East in Assam.

    Culture and Language

    • "Orunodoi" was the first Assamese language magazine published in Jorhat.
    • The One Act Play form popularized by Srimanta Sankardev is known as Ankiya Nat.
    • The ancient tradition of Bhryamyaman theatres includes the Kohinoor Theatre as the oldest group.

    Science and Nature

    • Caterpillar, Eggs, and Pupa are part of a butterfly's life cycle; Tadpole is not.
    • Vitamin C is predominantly present in lemon and Amla.

    Events and Movements

    • The Quit India Movement of 1942 saw the fatal shooting of Kanaklata and Mukunda Kakati in Dhekiajuli.
    • The Chipko Movement originated in Uttarakhand.

    Legislative and Governance

    • The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was passed in 1958.
    • Article 371 of the Indian Constitution grants special status to the states in North East India.
    • The representation of public interest against corruption in India is upheld by Lokpal.

    Cultural Festivals and Entertainment

    • The Cannes festival is related to the film industry.
    • The first Assamese film to win Best Feature Film at the National Film Awards was "Halodhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai."

    Education and Innovation

    • Lord Macaulay is known for his reforms in the Indian Education System.
    • The first Editor of the Assamese magazine "Orunodoi" was Dr. Nathan Brown.

    Major Achievements and Innovations

    • India tested its first nuclear device at Pokhran.
    • The Toklai Tea Research Institute is located in Jorhat.

    Miscellaneous Facts

    • The first Indian-born woman in space was Kalpana Chawla.
    • The Grand Trunk Road was built by Emperor Sher Shah Suri.
    • The only Sainik School of Assam is in Goalpara.

    Indian Constitution and Rights

    • The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution includes various languages; Karbi is not included.
    • The distance between the wickets on a cricket pitch is 22 yards.

    Natural Resources

    • Jhum cultivation is commonly practiced in hill sides.
    • The Jallianwala Bagh massacre crowd gathered to protest the Rowlatt Act.

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