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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Bhattadev:
1. He is regarded as the first prose writer in India.
2. He composed the ‘Katha Gita’.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: Bhattadev(1558-1638), (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose.
Notable works: Katha Bhagavata, Katha Gita, Katha Ratnavali, Bhakti Viveka.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: Bhattadev(1558-1638), (Baikunthanatha Bhagavata bhattacharya) is acknowledged as the father of Assamese prose.
Notable works: Katha Bhagavata, Katha Gita, Katha Ratnavali, Bhakti Viveka. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the river Brahmaputra in historical context:
1. The Brahmaputra is also known as Lohit or Luit which is derived from the Sanskrit word Lauhitya meaning ‘the red river’.
2. There is also a mythological story tracing its origin of this name to Parasuram who, after committing matricide, washed off his bloody stains in this river and regained his sainthood, which made the water to the river red.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Brahmaputra is also known as Lohit or Luit which is derived from the Sanskrit word Lauhitya meaning ‘the red river’. It is so called , perhaps, because the river takes this colour during the rainy season, when it flows through the red soil and embankments.
There is also a mythological story tracing its origin of this name to Parasuram who, after committing matricide,washed off his bloody stains in this river and regained his sainthood, which made the water to the river red.
According to Hindu Scriptures, the Brahmaputra originated in the sacred pool known as the Brahmakunda, a place of pilgrimage , now within the state of Arunachal Pradesh.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Brahmaputra is also known as Lohit or Luit which is derived from the Sanskrit word Lauhitya meaning ‘the red river’. It is so called , perhaps, because the river takes this colour during the rainy season, when it flows through the red soil and embankments.
There is also a mythological story tracing its origin of this name to Parasuram who, after committing matricide,washed off his bloody stains in this river and regained his sainthood, which made the water to the river red.
According to Hindu Scriptures, the Brahmaputra originated in the sacred pool known as the Brahmakunda, a place of pilgrimage , now within the state of Arunachal Pradesh. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about castes in Assam:
1. It is generally held that the ‘Kalitas’ came to Assam from the places of upper India during the reign of Dharmapal (c. 1095-1120).
2. The Keots are generally called “Kamars” or blacksmiths.
3. The Yogis are also known as Naths, Nath-yogis and as katanis, a sub caste of the yogis.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: It is generally held that the Kalitas came to Assam from the places of upper India during the reign of Dharmapal(c. 1095-1120). Some scholars ascribe them to alpine origin, whereas, some others conjecture that they are of Aryan stock.
The Keots are included among the caste-Hindus. In the district of Kamrup, they are generally called ‘kamars’ or blacksmiths.
The Yogis are also known as Naths, nath-yogis and as katanis, a sub caste of the yogis. They claim that they are descendants of Gorakshanatha, who is said to be an incarnation of Shiva.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: It is generally held that the Kalitas came to Assam from the places of upper India during the reign of Dharmapal(c. 1095-1120). Some scholars ascribe them to alpine origin, whereas, some others conjecture that they are of Aryan stock.
The Keots are included among the caste-Hindus. In the district of Kamrup, they are generally called ‘kamars’ or blacksmiths.
The Yogis are also known as Naths, nath-yogis and as katanis, a sub caste of the yogis. They claim that they are descendants of Gorakshanatha, who is said to be an incarnation of Shiva. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Marans and the Barahis:
1. The Marans ruled over the region extending from the Burhi Dihing in the north to the Dichang in the south and from the river Safrai in the east to the Brahmaputra in the west.
2. At the time of Sukapha’s appearance in the Brahmaputra valley, the chief of the Barahis was Thakumtha and the Maran chief was Badaucha.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Marans and Barahis, two Mongoloid tribes established their independent and semi-independent principalities in the eastern part of the Brahmaputra Valley.
The Marans ruled over the region extending from the Burhi Dihing in the north to the Dichang in the south and from the river Safrai in the east to the Brahmaputra in the west.
The Barahi kingdom was bounded by the Dichang in the north, the Dikhou in the south, Nagahat in the east and Barahi Fika in the west.
At the time of Sukapha’s appearance in the Brahmaputra valley, these two tribes together had 4000 fighting men only. The chief of the Barahis was Thakumtha, who had his headquarters round the Charaideo hill, and Badaucha, the maran chief ruled from Kaktal to the south of Sadiya.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Marans and Barahis, two Mongoloid tribes established their independent and semi-independent principalities in the eastern part of the Brahmaputra Valley.
The Marans ruled over the region extending from the Burhi Dihing in the north to the Dichang in the south and from the river Safrai in the east to the Brahmaputra in the west.
The Barahi kingdom was bounded by the Dichang in the north, the Dikhou in the south, Nagahat in the east and Barahi Fika in the west.
At the time of Sukapha’s appearance in the Brahmaputra valley, these two tribes together had 4000 fighting men only. The chief of the Barahis was Thakumtha, who had his headquarters round the Charaideo hill, and Badaucha, the maran chief ruled from Kaktal to the south of Sadiya. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about Bare Saharia Bhaona:
1. It is a 200 year old drama festival held every 5-6 years at Jamugurihat.
2. It was first held in 1797-98.
3. Last year the 226th Baresohoriya Bhaona was celebrated.Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Baresohoriya Bhaona is a 200-year-old drama festival held every 5–6 years at Jamugurihat, a small town in Sonitpur District, Assam.The festival was first held in 1797-98. Led by Gayan Bora and sounds of Doba, Kanh, Bhortal and Khol resonates amidst the audience to signal the start of the Barechaharia Bhaowna. This tradition that dates back two centuries, livens up the small town of Jamugurihat.
This festival is celebrated every five years on the full moon day of Chot (usually in March or April) as per the Assamese Calendar.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation: Baresohoriya Bhaona is a 200-year-old drama festival held every 5–6 years at Jamugurihat, a small town in Sonitpur District, Assam.The festival was first held in 1797-98. Led by Gayan Bora and sounds of Doba, Kanh, Bhortal and Khol resonates amidst the audience to signal the start of the Barechaharia Bhaowna. This tradition that dates back two centuries, livens up the small town of Jamugurihat.
This festival is celebrated every five years on the full moon day of Chot (usually in March or April) as per the Assamese Calendar.
