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Which football club won the Bordoloi Trophy in 1952?
Which football club won the Bordoloi Trophy in 1952?
What percentage of the rural population in Assam was recorded in the 2011 census?
What percentage of the rural population in Assam was recorded in the 2011 census?
Which of the following is known as the peace garden of North-East India?
Which of the following is known as the peace garden of North-East India?
What is another name for Bordoichilla or the pre-monsoon period?
What is another name for Bordoichilla or the pre-monsoon period?
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Which bridge was the first to be built over the Brahmaputra river?
Which bridge was the first to be built over the Brahmaputra river?
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Who compiled the first dictionary in Assamese?
Who compiled the first dictionary in Assamese?
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Which of the following is the first printed book in Assamese?
Which of the following is the first printed book in Assamese?
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What is the significance of 1979 in relation to Assamese language?
What is the significance of 1979 in relation to Assamese language?
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What is the chief character called in Bhaona?
What is the chief character called in Bhaona?
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Which play is known as the first modern Assamese play?
Which play is known as the first modern Assamese play?
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Who is regarded as the father of the Assamese short story?
Who is regarded as the father of the Assamese short story?
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What is the highest hill range in Assam?
What is the highest hill range in Assam?
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Which Assamese daily was first published in 1935?
Which Assamese daily was first published in 1935?
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Which title was adopted by Pushya Verman?
Which title was adopted by Pushya Verman?
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Which movie was released in Calcutta on 10th March, 1935?
Which movie was released in Calcutta on 10th March, 1935?
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Which river is noted in the phrase 'land of red rivers and blue hills'?
Which river is noted in the phrase 'land of red rivers and blue hills'?
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What percentage of literacy rate does Kamrup Metro have according to the 2011 census?
What percentage of literacy rate does Kamrup Metro have according to the 2011 census?
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What significant historical event occurred on 20th September 1942 in Gohpur?
What significant historical event occurred on 20th September 1942 in Gohpur?
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Which project is also known as Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited?
Which project is also known as Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited?
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Who was the last ruler of the Kamata Kingdom?
Who was the last ruler of the Kamata Kingdom?
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Which temple is a place of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists in Assam?
Which temple is a place of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists in Assam?
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What is the significance of the Srimanta Sankardeva Award?
What is the significance of the Srimanta Sankardeva Award?
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Who was the first Assamese to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
Who was the first Assamese to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke Award?
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What is the main festival celebrated by the Fakials?
What is the main festival celebrated by the Fakials?
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Which of the following is recognized as the sacred bird of the Rabhas?
Which of the following is recognized as the sacred bird of the Rabhas?
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In which year was the Sahitya Akademi Award given to Ambika Raichoudhury for his work 'Bedanor ulka'?
In which year was the Sahitya Akademi Award given to Ambika Raichoudhury for his work 'Bedanor ulka'?
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What traditional folk songs are associated with the Sonowal Kacharies?
What traditional folk songs are associated with the Sonowal Kacharies?
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Which family holds the title of the largest joint family in Assam?
Which family holds the title of the largest joint family in Assam?
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What is Joonbeel Mela known for?
What is Joonbeel Mela known for?
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Study Notes
Assam's Geography and History
- Assam is known as the "Land of red rivers and blue hills"
- The word "Assam" comes from the Sanskrit word "Asoma", meaning "peerless" or "unequalled"
- Assam's T-Shaped form connects it to the rest of India via a narrow corridor, known as the "Chicken's Neck" or "Bottle Neck" in West Bengal.
- The Borail Range is Assam's highest hill range, with Laike being the highest peak.
- The Indian one-horned rhinoceros is being reintroduced in Assam's Manas National Park through the Indian Rhino Vision-2020 program.
- The last king of the Bhauma Dynasty was Suparua.
- According to Jogini Tantra, a name named Debeswar was present during the Saka era in Kamrupa.
- Pushya Verman, a king of Kamrupa, had a successful war against the Gupta army and performed the Ashwamedha Yagya.
- Durlabh Narayan founded the Kamata Kingdom, and Indra Narayan was its last ruler.
- The Bhuyans were petty chiefs, and the Ahom king Pratap Singha crushed their rebellion.
- Suhungmung built a pond and a road named Naga Ali.
- Krishnaram Bhattacharya was a head priest of the Kamakhya Temple.
Assam's Culture and Heritage
- The Hayagriba Madhava Temple in Hajo is a place of worship for both Hindus and Buddhists.
- Kanaklata Baruah and Mukunda Kakati died during a police firing while hoisting the flag in 1942.
- The Bogibeel rail-cum-road bridge is the longest railway bridge in India, connecting Dibrugarh and Dhemaji.
- Jorhat is the first Assam district to launch its own internet website.
- The stone gate of Da-parbotia displays early Gupta-era architecture.
- Assamese is the official language of Assam, established in 1960.
- The Kirtan is a summary of the Gita, Bhagwat, and Puranas, focusing on the birth of Krishna.
- The Bible (Dharmapustak) printed in Srirampur was the first printed book in Assamese.
Literature and Arts in Assam
- In 1867, Miles Bronson compiled the first Assamese dictionary.
- "Orunodoi" was the first Assamese newspaper, published in 1846.
- Lakshminath Bezbarua is considered the father of the Assamese short story.
- Kaminikanta, written by Ak Garni in 1877, is considered the first Assamese novel.
- Dainik Batori was the first Assamese daily, established in 1935.
- Joymoti, a play by Lakshminath Bezbaroa, was adapted for the stage in 1935.
- The first Assamese song was broadcast on Kolkata Radio in 1943.
- Guwahati's All India Radio (AIR) became operational in 1948.
- NE TV was the first private channel in Northeast India, launched in 2004.
Other Important Points
- Gandhi Mandap is situated atop Sarania Hill.
- The Hayagriba Madhav Temple in Hajo was constructed by Raghu Devarayan.
- The Assam Valley Literary Award is the highest literary award. It includes a cash prize and a robe made of Muga silk.
- Dimasa tribes have male clans called Sakongs and female clans called Julus.
- Kingfisher is a sacred bird for the Rabhas.
- Ambika Raichoudhury is a known as Asom Kesari (Assam hero) and received the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- Bhupen Hazarika was the first Assamese to receive the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the first Assamese President.
- The literacy rate of Assam from the 2011 census is 72.19%.
- Kamrup Metro had the highest literacy rate, followed by Dhubri with the lowest.
- The sex ratio in Assam was 958 to 1000.
- The Brahmaputra valley has 27 districts.
- The Brahmaputra is the 9th largest and 15th longest river in the world.
- The treaty of Cadarpur was concluded between David Scott and Gobinda Chandra in March 1824.
- Assam had 40 Ahom kings who ruled for 600 years.
- The North Cachar Revolt happened in 1881.
- The Lachima Revolt took place in 1894.
- The Guwahati University was established in 1948.
Early and Later Vedic Ages
- Early Vedic Age is also known as Saptasindhu, meaning Land of Seven Rivers.
- Later Vedic Age is known as Satpratha Brahmans.
- Revenue collection was called Bali.
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Test your knowledge about Assam, a unique state known for its red rivers and blue hills. Explore its rich history, geography, and notable figures that have shaped it. From the one-horned rhinoceros reintroduction to royal dynasties, discover the fascinating aspects of Assam.
