Assam - Study Mode

[#101] At which place the Nameri Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
Correct Answer

(C) Sonitpur district

Explanation

Solution: Nameri National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur.

[#102] Which one of the following books is the most important literary source for the study of early history of Assam?
Correct Answer

(C) The Kalika Purana

Explanation

Solution: The Kalika Purana is a major source of ancient Assam history. It was composed in Assam during tenth century. It contains vivid description of Kamrupa and Kamakhya.

[#103] The Battle of Mehargarh was fought between
Correct Answer

(D) The Burmese and Chandrakanta Singh

[#104] A famous musical instrument of Assam 'GOGONA' is made of which material?
Correct Answer

(C) Bamboo

Explanation

Solution: The gogona is a type of jaw harp, a vibrating reed instrument that is used primarily in the traditional Bihu music in Assam. In Boro language, it is known as Gongina. It is made of a piece of bamboo/horn that has a bifurcation on one end.

[#105] The first President of the 'Assam Pradesh Congress Committee' was
Correct Answer

(C) Kuladhar Chaliha

Explanation

Solution: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (or Assam PCC) was formed in June 1921. Its headquarters is at Rajiv Bhavan in GS Road Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha was the first elected president and Chabilal Upadhyaya was the first selected president of the committee when it was founded.