Assam - Study Mode

[#96] Who among the following has written 'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji'?
Correct Answer

(A) Devendranath Bezbarua

[#97] Which paramilitary force in India has been recognised as the oldest one?
Correct Answer

(B) Assam Rifles

Explanation

Solution: The present day Assam Rifles can trace its origins to a paramilitary force known as Cachar Levy which was established by the British in 1835 in the Assam region. The Assam Rifles boasts of being the oldest paramilitary force.

[#98] Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Assamese Prose'?
Correct Answer

(C) Bhattadeva

Explanation

Solution: Bhattadeva (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose. Though Bhaktiratnakar-katha, the Assamese translation of Sankardev's Sanskrit composition Bhaktiratnakar by Gopala Charana Dwija preceded the works of Bhattadeva Bhattadeva's prose had an influence in the development of a high and dignified style. Bhattadeva's and Gopala Charana Dvija's 16 th century works are considered to be the earliest examples of prose in Indian languages.

[#99] The Assam Silk industry is mainly centered in?
Correct Answer

(B) Sualkuchi

Explanation

Solution: The Assam silk industry, centered in Sualkuchi, is a labor-intensive industry.

[#100] In which part of Assam the Terai zone is situated?
Correct Answer

(B) East Zone