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What name did Rabindranath Tagore use to describe Karimganj District over a century ago?
What name did Rabindranath Tagore use to describe Karimganj District over a century ago?
- Barak Valley
- Sribhumi (correct)
- Maa Durga's Land
- Land of Festivals
In which year did Karimganj become a full-fledged district?
In which year did Karimganj become a full-fledged district?
- 2000
- 1971
- 1990
- 1983 (correct)
Which states and regions border Karimganj District?
Which states and regions border Karimganj District?
- Nagaland and Meghalaya
- Tripura and Sylhet Division of Bangladesh (correct)
- West Bengal and Assam
- Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh
Before gaining its district status, which district was Karimganj part of?
Before gaining its district status, which district was Karimganj part of?
What is the significance of renaming Karimganj District as stated by the Chief Minister?
What is the significance of renaming Karimganj District as stated by the Chief Minister?
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Karimganj District
Karimganj District
A district in southern Assam, bordering Tripura and Bangladesh.
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
A renowned poet and philosopher who called Karimganj, 'Sribhumi'.
Sylhet District
Sylhet District
Previous administrative division of which Karimganj was a part, before the Partition of India.
1983
1983
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Barak Valley
Barak Valley
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Study Notes
Karimganj District
- Karimganj District, located in southern Assam, borders Tripura and Bangladesh's Sylhet Division.
- Historically part of Sylhet District, it became a separate district in 1983.
- Forms part of the Barak Valley, along with Hailakandi and Cachar.
- Rabindranath Tagore, over a century ago, referred to Karimganj as 'Sribhumi' (the land of Maa Lakshmi).
- The naming change, supported by the Chief Minister, aims to reflect the district's aspirations.
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