Assam - Study Mode

[#21] Who among the following is known as Gajapati?
Correct Answer

(C) Pratap Singh

[#22] Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is located in which one of the following districts?
Correct Answer

(D) Sivsagar

Explanation

Solution: Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary is a 33.93 square kilometre (13.10 sq mi) bird sanctuary located in Sivsagar district, Assam. It is 22 km (14 mi) away from Sivasagar town. This protected area was established as a Bird Sanctuary in August 1996 by the Government of Assam. It was identified as a potential bird sanctuary in late 1980s. The first systematic ornithological surveys in the area was conducted by noted conservationist Dr. Anwaruddin Choudhury in 1987 - 88.

[#23] The first state which was carved out of Assam as full-fledged state is
Correct Answer

(A) Nagaland

Explanation

Solution: Nagaland was the first state to be carved out of Assam in 1963 which was followed by Meghalaya in 1972 and was followed by the creation of Mizoram as a Union territory in 1972 and later on becoming a state in 1986.

[#24] The famous 'Rang Ghar' was constructed in Assam during the reign of
Correct Answer

(D) Rudra Singha

Explanation

Solution: The 'Rang Ghar' is a historic structure located in Assam, India. It is an amphitheater-like structure and is one of the oldest surviving amphitheaters in Asia. The 'Rang Ghar' was constructed during the Ahom dynasty's rule in Assam. Let's identify the ruler associated with its construction: Option A: Pramatta Singha Pramatta Singha was an Ahom king who ruled in the 18th century. The 'Rang Ghar' predates his reign. Option B: Rajeswar Singha Rajeswar Singha was an Ahom king who ruled in the 18th century. The 'Rang Ghar' predates his reign. Option C: Siv Singha Siv Singha was an Ahom king who ruled in the 18th century. The 'Rang Ghar' predates his reign. Option D: Rudra Singha Rudra Singha was an Ahom king who ruled in the 17th century. The 'Rang Ghar' was constructed during his reign. So, the correct answer is Option D: Rudra Singha . The famous 'Rang Ghar' was constructed in Assam during the reign of King Rudra Singha of the Ahom dynasty.

[#25] Who among the following built the temples at Basistha Ashram?
Correct Answer

(B) Rajeshwar Singh

Explanation

Solution: Basistha temple, located in the south-east corner of Guwahati city, Assam, India, is a Shiva mandir. The history of the Basistha Ashram where the temple is located dates back to the Vedic age. According to legend the ashram was founded by the great saint Basistha (Vasishtha). The temple was built by king Rajeshwar Singh.