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This Assam GK MCQ set is extremely useful for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Railways, Banking exams, and academic quizzes. Major personalities such as Srimanta Sankardev, Madhavdev, Lachit Borphukan, Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Lakshminath Bezbarua, Sukapha, Gopinath Bordoloi, and many more are covered in a balanced and exam-oriented manner.
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Q1. Who founded the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam?
[A] Madhavdev [B] Srimanta Sankardev [C] Damodardev [D] Haridev
Correct Answer: [B] Srimanta Sankardev
Explanation: He introduced Neo-Vaishnavism to reform Assamese society.
Q2. Where was Srimanta Sankardev born?
[A] Barpeta [B] Majuli [C] Batadrava [D] Patbausi
Correct Answer: [C] Batadrava
Explanation: Batadrava in Nagaon district is his birthplace.
Q3. Who was the chief disciple of Srimanta Sankardev?
[A] Damodardev [B] Madhavdev [C] Haridev [D] Gopal Ata
Correct Answer: [B] Madhavdev
Explanation: Madhavdev carried forward Sankardev's philosophy.
Q4. Which institution was established by Sankardev for religious practice?
[A] Mandir [B] Satra [C] Mosque [D] Math
Correct Answer: [B] Satra
Explanation: Satras became cultural and religious centers.
Q5. What are the devotional songs composed by Sankardev called?
[A] Jyoti Sangeet [B] Rabha Sangeet [C] Borgeet [D] Naam
Correct Answer: [C] Borgeet
Explanation: Borgeets are classical devotional songs.
Q6. Which dance form was introduced by Sankardev?
[A] Sattriya [B] Bihu [C] Ojapali [D] Deodhani
Correct Answer: [A] Sattriya
Explanation: Sattriya is now a classical dance form.
Q7. Madhavdev composed which famous work?
[A] Kirtan Ghoxa [B] Naam Ghoxa [C] Rajasuya [D] Gunamala
Correct Answer: [B] Naam Ghoxa
Explanation: Naam Ghoxa is his most celebrated work.
Q8. Which language did Sankardev primarily use?
[A] Sanskrit [B] Brajavali [C] Assamese [D] Bengali
Correct Answer: [B] Brajavali
Explanation: Brajavali is a literary language used in his works.
Q9. Who established Auniati Satra?
[A] Sankardev [B] Madhavdev [C] Niranjan Pathakdev [D] Damodardev
Correct Answer: [C] Niranjan Pathakdev
Explanation: It is an important Vaishnavite institution.
Q10. Sankardev propagated devotion to which deity?
[A] Shiva [B] Rama [C] Vishnu [D] Krishna
Correct Answer: [D] Krishna
Explanation: His philosophy centered on Krishna bhakti.
Q11. In which year was Srimanta Sankardev born?
[A] 1470 A.D. [B] 1546 A.D. [C] 1568 A.D. [D] 1449 A.D.
Correct Answer: [D] 1449 A.D.
Explanation: Srimanta Sankardev was born in 1449, marking the beginning of the Neo-Vaishnavite era in Assam.
Q12. Who were Srimanta Sankardev's parents?
[A] Kusumbar Bhuyan and Satyavandhya [B] Chandibar Bhuyan and Suryawati [C] Kusumbar Bhuyan and Khersuti [D] Chandibar and Satyavandhya
Correct Answer: [A] Kusumbar Bhuyan and Satyavandhya
Explanation: Sankardev was born to Kusumbar Bhuyan and Satyavandhya of the Bhuyan clan.
Q13. Who raised Srimanta Sankardev after his parents' death?
[A] His uncle [B] His grandmother Khersuti [C] His aunt [D] His elder brother
Correct Answer: [B] His grandmother Khersuti
Explanation: His grandmother Khersuti played a crucial role in his upbringing.
Q14. In which year did Srimanta Sankardev marry Suryawati?
[A] 1449 A.D. [B] 1470 A.D. [C] 1546 A.D. [D] 1568 A.D.
Correct Answer: [B] 1470 A.D.
Explanation: Sankardev married Suryawati at a young age, following social norms of that era.
Q15. How long did Srimanta Sankardev's pilgrimage last?
[A] 5 years [B] 10 years [C] 12 years [D] 15 years
Correct Answer: [C] 12 years
Explanation: His long pilgrimage shaped his philosophical and spiritual outlook.
Q16. Which work of Sankardev is not an Ankiya Naat?
[A] Patni Prasad [B] Kaliya Daman [C] Rukmini Haran [D] Kirtan
Correct Answer: [D] Kirtan
Explanation: Kirtan is a devotional text, not a dramatic composition.
Q17. Where did Srimanta Sankardev pass away?
[A] Batadrava [B] Barpeta [C] Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar [D] Majuli
Correct Answer: [C] Madhupur Satra, Cooch Behar
Explanation: He spent his final days under Koch patronage at Madhupur Satra.
Q18. What are Borgeets associated with?
[A] Warfare [B] Dance drama [C] Devotional music [D] Historical narration
Correct Answer: [C] Devotional music
Explanation: Borgeets are classical devotional songs composed by Sankardev and Madhavdev.
Q19. Which Bhagavat chapter was not translated by Sankardev?
[A] First [B] Second [C] Sixth [D] Eighth
Correct Answer: [C] Sixth
Explanation: Sankardev selectively translated chapters of the Bhagavat Purana.
Q20. Which spiritual text was written by Srimanta Sankardev?
[A] Ram Vijay [B] Bhakti Pradip [C] Keli Gopal [D] Patni Prasad
Correct Answer: [B] Bhakti Pradip
Explanation: Bhakti Pradip outlines the principles of devotion.
Q21. In which district is Batadrava located?
[A] Nagaon [B] Barpeta [C] Majuli [D] Dhemaji
Correct Answer: [A] Nagaon
Explanation: Batadrava Than is located in present-day Nagaon district.
Q22. In which year was Madhavdev born?
[A] 1449 A.D. [B] 1489 A.D. [C] 1522 A.D. [D] 1568 A.D.
Correct Answer: [B] 1489 A.D.
Explanation: Madhavdev was born 40 years after Sankardev.
Q23. What is the historic meeting of Sankardev and Madhavdev called?
[A] Madhupur Sangyog [B] Barpeta Sangyog [C] Manikanchan Sangyog [D] Koch Sangyog
Correct Answer: [C] Manikanchan Sangyog
Explanation: This meeting marked Madhavdev's conversion to Vaishnavism.
Q24. Which work is considered Madhavdev's greatest creation?
[A] Rajsuya Kavya [B] Naam Ghosha [C] Jhumura [D] Borgeet
Correct Answer: [B] Naam Ghosha
Explanation: Naam Ghosha is the philosophical backbone of Neo-Vaishnavism.
Q25. How many Borgeets were composed by Madhavdev?
[A] 150 [B] 175 [C] 191 [D] 200
Correct Answer: [C] 191
Explanation: Madhavdev enriched Assamese devotional music with 191 Borgeets.
Q26. In which year did Madhavdev die?
[A] 1568 A.D. [B] 1596 A.D. [C] 1522 A.D. [D] 1489 A.D.
Correct Answer: [B] 1596 A.D.
Explanation: His death marked the end of the first Neo-Vaishnavite phase.
Q27. Where did Madhavdev pass away?
[A] Narayanpur [B] Letekupukhuri [C] Sundaridiya [D] Bheladanga
Correct Answer: [D] Bheladanga
Explanation: Bheladanga became a major Vaishnavite center after his death.
Q28. What was Ajan Fakir's real name?
[A] Shah Miran [B] Shah Alam [C] Shah Jahan [D] Shahid
Correct Answer: [A] Shah Miran
Explanation: Ajan Fakir was originally named Shah Miran before coming to Assam.
Q29. What message do Ajan Fakir's Jikirs promote?
[A] Political reform [B] Religious extremism [C] Communal harmony [D] Economic growth
Correct Answer: [C] Communal harmony
Explanation: His Jikirs emphasize unity beyond religion.
Q30. From where did Ajan Fakir come to Assam?
[A] Delhi [B] Ajmer [C] Lahore [D] Calcutta
Correct Answer: [B] Ajmer
Explanation: He migrated from Ajmer and settled in Assam.
Q31. Where did Ajan Fakir settle in Assam?
[A] Jorhat [B] Tezpur [C] Sivasagar [D] Guwahati
Correct Answer: [C] Sivasagar
Explanation: Sivasagar became the center of his spiritual activities.
Q31. Who was known as Birbina of Assam?
[A] Pushpalata Das [B] Kanaklata Barua [C] Chandraprabha Saikiani [D] Bhogeswari Phukanani
Correct Answer: [B] Kanaklata Barua
Explanation: She was martyred during the Quit India Movement.
Q32. Who was the first woman martyr of Assam?
[A] Pushpalata Das [B] Bhogeswari Phukanani [C] Kanaklata Barua [D] Rani Gaidinliu
Correct Answer: [B] Bhogeswari Phukanani
Explanation: She died during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Q33. Which movement was Chandraprabha Saikiani associated with?
[A] Civil Disobedience [B] Quit India [C] Women's Rights Movement [D] All of these
Correct Answer: [D] All of these
Explanation: She was a social reformer and freedom fighter.
Q34. Who hoisted the national flag at Gohpur in 1942?
[A] Pushpalata Das [B] Kanaklata Barua [C] Bina Das [D] Rani Gaidinliu
Correct Answer: [B] Kanaklata Barua
Explanation: She was shot while leading the procession.
Q35. Who founded Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
[A] Tarun Ram Phukan [B] Gopinath Bordoloi [C] Bishnuram Medhi [D] Hem Baruah
Correct Answer: [A] Tarun Ram Phukan
Explanation: He was a prominent nationalist leader.
Q36. Who founded the Ahom dynasty?
[A] Sukapha [B] Lachit Borphukan [C] Rudra Singha [D] Gadadhar Singha
Correct Answer: [A] Sukapha
Explanation: He entered Assam in 1228 A.D.
Q37. The Battle of Saraighat was fought in which year?
[A] 1667 [B] 1671 [C] 1682 [D] 1658
Correct Answer: [B] 1671
Explanation: Lachit Borphukan led the Ahoms to victory.
Q38. Who was Lachit Borphukan's father?
[A] Sukapha [B] Momai Tamuli Barbarua [C] Rudra Singha [D] Atan Burhagohain
Correct Answer: [B] Momai Tamuli Barbarua
Explanation: He was a senior Ahom administrator.
Q39. Bhaskarvarman ruled which kingdom?
[A] Magadha [B] Kamarupa [C] Gauda [D] Anga
Correct Answer: [B] Kamarupa
Explanation: He was the most powerful ruler of ancient Assam.
Q40. Who was known as the greatest Koch king?
[A] Chilarai [B] Naranarayan [C] Biswa Singha [D] Raghu Dev
Correct Answer: [B] Naranarayan
Explanation: His reign marked Koch kingdom's peak.
Q41. Who is known as Kalaguru of Assam?
[A] Jyoti Prasad Agarwala [B] Bishnu Prasad Rabha [C] Bhupen Hazarika [D] Lakshminath Bezbarua
Correct Answer: [B] Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explanation: He excelled in multiple art forms.
Q42. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala is popularly known as?
[A] Kalaguru [B] Sudhakantha [C] Rupkonwar [D] Sahityarathi
Correct Answer: [C] Rupkonwar
Explanation: He pioneered Assamese cinema and theatre.
Q43. Which was the first Assamese film?
[A] Indramalati [B] Joymati [C] Siraj [D] Chameli Memsaab
Correct Answer: [B] Joymati
Explanation: Directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
Q44. Who is known as Sudhakantha?
[A] Bishnu Rabha [B] Bhupen Hazarika [C] Hem Baruah [D] Nagen Saikia
Correct Answer: [B] Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: He was Assam's legendary singer.
Q45. Who is known as Sahityarathi?
[A] Lakshminath Bezbarua [B] Homen Borgohain [C] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya [D] Nagen Saikia
Correct Answer: [A] Lakshminath Bezbarua
Explanation: He modernized Assamese literature.
Q46. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
[A] Bishnuram Medhi [B] Gopinath Bordoloi [C] Hem Baruah [D] Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Correct Answer: [B] Gopinath Bordoloi
Explanation: He led Assam after Independence.
Q47. Who was the first Assamese ICS officer?
[A] Anundoram Borooah [B] Nagen Saikia [C] Hem Baruah [D] Krishnakanta Handique
Correct Answer: [A] Anundoram Borooah
Explanation: He was also Assam's first graduate.
Q48. Who was the first Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University?
[A] Hiren Gohain [B] Nagen Saikia [C] Krishnakanta Handique [D] Maheswar Neog
Correct Answer: [C] Krishnakanta Handique
Explanation: He was a noted Sanskrit scholar.
Q49. Who received Bharat Ratna posthumously from Assam?
[A] Bhupen Hazarika [B] Gopinath Bordoloi [C] Both A and B [D] None
Correct Answer: [C] Both A and B
Explanation: Both were honored for national contributions.
Q50. Hem Baruah was known as?
[A] Poet [B] Journalist [C] Scholar [D] All of these
Correct Answer: [D] All of these
Explanation: He contributed widely to Assamese culture.
Q51. Who was the first President of Asom Sahitya Sabha?
[A] Padmanath Gohain Baruah [B] Lakshminath Bezbarua [C] Hemchandra Goswami [D] Nagen Saikia
Correct Answer: [C] Hemchandra Goswami
Explanation: He served as the first president of the literary body.
Q52. Who among the following was an educationist and social reformer of Assam?
[A] Chandraprabha Saikiani [B] Kanaklata Barua [C] Pushpalata Das [D] Bhogeswari Phukanani
Correct Answer: [A] Chandraprabha Saikiani
Explanation: She worked extensively for women's education.
Q53. Who was the first Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly?
[A] Gopinath Bordoloi [B] Bimala Prasad Chaliha [C] Basanta Kumar Das [D] Bishnuram Medhi
Correct Answer: [C] Basanta Kumar Das
Explanation: He served as the first Speaker after Independence.
Q54. Who was the first Assamese to become President of India?
[A] R. D. Sharma [B] Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed [C] Pranab Mukherjee [D] Zakir Hussain
Correct Answer: [B] Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Explanation: He was the fifth President of India.
Q55. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed belonged to which political party?
[A] Janata Party [B] Communist Party [C] Indian National Congress [D] Muslim League
Correct Answer: [C] Indian National Congress
Explanation: He was a senior Congress leader.
Q56. Who is known as the architect of modern Assam?
[A] Bishnuram Medhi [B] Gopinath Bordoloi [C] Tarun Ram Phukan [D] Hem Baruah
Correct Answer: [B] Gopinath Bordoloi
Explanation: He played a key role in Assam's political future.
Q57. Who among the following was a renowned Sanskrit scholar of Assam?
[A] Krishnakanta Handique [B] Homen Borgohain [C] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya [D] Lakshminath Bezbarua
Correct Answer: [A] Krishnakanta Handique
Explanation: He made significant contributions to Sanskrit studies.
Q58. Who was the first woman Cabinet Minister of Assam?
[A] Pratima Pandey Barua [B] Chandraprabha Saikiani [C] Syeda Anwara Taimur [D] Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Correct Answer: [C] Syeda Anwara Taimur
Explanation: She also became the first woman Chief Minister of Assam.
Q59. Syeda Anwara Taimur served as Chief Minister of Assam in which year?
[A] 1975 [B] 1980 [C] 1985 [D] 1991
Correct Answer: [B] 1980
Explanation: She served briefly during political instability.
Q60. Who among the following was a noted economist and writer from Assam?
[A] Hiren Gohain [B] Amalendu Guha [C] Nagen Saikia [D] Maheswar Neog
Correct Answer: [B] Amalendu Guha
Explanation: He was known for his Marxist historical analysis.
Q61. Who served as the first Chairman of Assam Public Service Commission?
[A] Anundoram Borooah [B] Gopinath Bordoloi [C] Bimala Prasad Chaliha [D] Tarun Ram Phukan
Correct Answer: [A] Anundoram Borooah
Explanation: He played a role in administrative reforms.
Q62. Who was the first Assamese recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award?
[A] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya [B] Lakshminath Bezbarua [C] Hemchandra Goswami [D] Nagen Saikia
Correct Answer: [A] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explanation: He received the award in 1961.
Q63. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award?
[A] Mamoni Raisom Goswami [B] Homen Borgohain [C] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya [D] Nilomoni Phukan
Correct Answer: [A] Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Explanation: She received it in 2000.
Q64. Who was popularly known as Mamoni Baideo?
[A] Indira Goswami [B] Nalini Bala Devi [C] Pratima Barua Pandey [D] Arupa Patangia Kalita
Correct Answer: [A] Indira Goswami
Explanation: She was a renowned Assamese writer and activist.
Q65. Who was the first Assamese to become a Rajya Sabha member?
[A] Gopinath Bordoloi [B] Bishnuram Medhi [C] Anundoram Borooah [D] Tarun Ram Phukan
Correct Answer: [B] Bishnuram Medhi
Explanation: He represented Assam in Parliament.
Q66. Who was the founder of Assam University?
[A] Gopinath Bordoloi [B] Bishnuram Medhi [C] Krishnakanta Handique [D] Government of India
Correct Answer: [D] Government of India
Explanation: The university was established by an Act of Parliament.
Q67. Who was the first woman Governor of Assam?
[A] Pratibha Patil [B] Padmaja Naidu [C] R. M. Lodha [D] Sarojini Naidu
Correct Answer: [B] Padmaja Naidu
Explanation: She served as Governor from 1957 to 1959.
Q68. Who among the following was a noted linguist of Assam?
[A] Maheswar Neog [B] Homen Borgohain [C] Indira Goswami [D] Nilomoni Phukan
Correct Answer: [A] Maheswar Neog
Explanation: He made major contributions to Assamese linguistics.
Q69. Who was the first Assamese editor of a newspaper?
[A] Hemchandra Goswami [B] Maniram Dewan [C] Padmanath Gohain Baruah [D] Kanaklata Barua
Correct Answer: [C] Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Explanation: He edited Jonaki magazine.
Q69. Who among the following was a prominent historian of Assam?
[A] Suryya Kumar Bhuyan [B] Hiren Gohain [C] Lakshminath Bezbarua [D] Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Correct Answer: [A] Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Explanation: He edited several historical texts.
Q70. Who was the first Assamese woman to become a Member of Parliament?
[A] Chandraprabha Saikiani [B] Pushpalata Das [C] Syeda Anwara Taimur [D] Rani Gaidinliu
Correct Answer: [B] Pushpalata Das
Explanation: She represented Assam in the Lok Sabha.
Q71. Who served as the first Education Minister of Assam?
[A] Gopinath Bordoloi [B] Bishnuram Medhi [C] Hem Baruah [D] Tarun Ram Phukan
Correct Answer: [B] Bishnuram Medhi
Explanation: He emphasized educational development.
Q72. Who was the first Assamese to receive Padma Bhushan?
[A] Bhupen Hazarika [B] Lakshminath Bezbarua [C] Krishnakanta Handique [D] Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Correct Answer: [A] Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: He was honored for cultural contributions.
Q73. Who was the founder editor of the Assamese magazine Jonaki?
[A] Lakshminath Bezbarua [B] Padmanath Gohain Baruah [C] Hemchandra Goswami [D] Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Correct Answer: [D] Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Explanation: Jonaki ushered in modern Assamese literature.
Q74. Who is regarded as the father of modern Assamese poetry?
[A] Lakshminath Bezbarua [B] Chandra Kumar Agarwala [C] Hemchandra Goswami [D] Nilomoni Phukan
Correct Answer: [B] Chandra Kumar Agarwala
Explanation: He introduced romanticism into Assamese poetry.
Q75. In which year did Nagen Saikia become President of Asom Sahitya Sabha?
[A] 1987 [B] 1997 [C] 2007 [D] 2017
Correct Answer: [B] 1997
Explanation: He led the Sabha during a modern literary phase.
Q76. For which work did Nagen Saikia receive Sahitya Akademi Award?
[A] Andharot Nijor Mukh [B] Swarbur [C] Ratir Sobhajatra [D] Asomiya
Correct Answer: [A] Andharot Nijor Mukh
Explanation: It is a notable Assamese short story collection.
Q77. Who was the first female artiste in Assamese cinema?
[A] Kanaklata [B] Pragyasundari Devi [C] Aaideu Handique [D] Shantipriya
Correct Answer: [C] Aaideu Handique
Explanation: She acted in Joymati at age 14.
Q78. Which award did Dr. Bhupen Hazarika receive in 1992?
[A] Padma Bhushan [B] Bharat Ratna [C] Dadasaheb Phalke Award [D] Asom Ratna
Correct Answer: [C] Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Explanation: It honored his contribution to Indian cinema.
Q79. Which films did Bishnu Prasad Rabha act in?
[A] Era Bator Sur and Siraj [B] Joymati and Indramalati [C] Chameli Memsaab [D] Karengor Ligiri
Correct Answer: [A] Era Bator Sur and Siraj
Explanation: These films reflect his artistic versatility.
Q80. Dr. Hiren Gohain received his Ph.D. from which university?
[A] Harvard University [B] Cambridge University [C] Oxford University[D] Stanford
Correct Answer: [B] Cambridge University
Explanation: Dr. Hiren Gohain earned his Ph.D. from Cambridge University, a globally reputed institution for literary studies.
Q81. On whose poetry did Dr. Hiren Gohain study for his Ph.D.?
[A] Shakespeare [B] Milton [C] Keats [D] Wordsworth
Correct Answer: [B] Milton
Explanation: His doctoral research focused on the poetry of John Milton, a major English epic poet.
Q82. For which book did Dr. Hiren Gohain receive the Sahitya Academy Award?
[A] Sahitya Aru Chetana [B] Bastawar Swapna [C] Asomiya Jatiya Jiwanat Mahapurusiya Parampara [D] Kaal
Correct Answer: [C] Asomiya Jatiya Jiwanat Mahapurusiya Parampara
Explanation: The book was awarded for its scholarly interpretation of Assamese cultural and literary traditions.
Q83. Which of the following is NOT a work by Dr. Hiren Gohain?
[A] Sahitya Aru Chetana [B] Bastawar Swapna [C] Kaal Bhramar [D] Setubandha
Correct Answer: [D] Setubandha
Explanation: Setubandha is a classical Sanskrit epic and not written by Dr. Hiren Gohain.
Q84. Hare Krishna Deka served in which department?
[A] Education [B] Police [C] Health [D] Agriculture
Correct Answer: [B] Police
Explanation: Hare Krishna Deka was a senior officer in the Assam Police before retiring as a writer.
Q85. What was the highest position held by Hare Krishna Deka in the Assam Police?
[A] Inspector General [B] Director General [C] Superintendent [D] Deputy
Correct Answer: [B] Director General
Explanation: He retired as Director General of Police, the highest rank in the Assam Police.
Q86. For which anthology of poetry did Hare Krishna Deka receive the Sahitya Academy Award?
[A] Swarbur [B] Ratir Sobhajatra [C] Aan Ejon [D] Prakritik
Correct Answer: [C] Aan Ejon
Explanation: Aan Ejon was honored for its literary depth and poetic excellence.
Q87. During which literary era did Hare Krishna Deka begin writing?
[A] Jonaki Era [B] Ramadhenu Era [C] Arunodoi Era [D] Jayanti
Correct Answer: [B] Ramadhenu Era
Explanation: He began writing during the Ramadhenu era, marked by modernism in Assamese literature.
Q88. Which of the following is NOT a work by Hare Krishna Deka?
[A] Swarbur [B] Ratir Sobhajatra [C] Jilingoni [D] Prakritik
Correct Answer: [C] Jilingoni
Explanation: Jilingoni was written by Ananda Chandra Agarwala, not Hare Krishna Deka.
Q89. Where was Nalinibala Devi born?
[A] Jorhat [B] Guwahati [C] Barpeta [D] Tezpur
Correct Answer: [C] Barpeta
Explanation: Nalinibala Devi was born in Barpeta, a major cultural center of Assam.
Q90. Who was Nalinibala Devi's father?
[A] Nabin Chandra Bordoloi [B] Lakshminath Bezbarua [C] Anundoram Borooah [D] Hiren
Correct Answer: [A] Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Explanation: Nabin Chandra Bordoloi played a significant role in shaping her literary upbringing.
Q91. At what age did Nalinibala Devi write her first poem, 'Pita'?
[A] 10 years old [B] 15 years old [C] 20 years old [D] 25 years old
Correct Answer: [A] 10 years old
Explanation: She displayed exceptional literary talent by composing poetry at a very young age.
Q92. Which session of Asom Sahitya Sabha did Nalinibala Devi preside over?
[A] Guwahati Session [B] Jorhat Session [C] Tezpur Session [D] Barpeta
Correct Answer: [B] Jorhat Session
Explanation: She presided over the Jorhat session, becoming a pioneering woman literary leader.
Q93. In which year was Nalinibala Devi awarded the Padma Shree?
[A] 1950 [B] 1954 [C] 1957 [D] 1960
Correct Answer: [C] 1957
Explanation: She received the Padma Shree for her outstanding contribution to Assamese literature.
Q94. What is Omeo Kumar Das popularly known as?
[A] Lokapriyo [B] Lokanayak [C] Sahityarathi [D] Rupkonwar
Correct Answer: [B] Lokanayak
Explanation: Omeo Kumar Das earned the title Lokanayak for his leadership in social and political movements.
Q95. When was Omeo Kumar Das born?
[A] 1890 [B] 1895 [C] 1900 [D] 1905
Correct Answer: [B] 1895
Explanation: He was born in 1895 and later emerged as a prominent nationalist leader of Assam.
Q96. Where did Omeo Kumar Das study?
[A] Tezpur and Presidency College [B] Jorhat and Guwahati University [C] Tezpur and City College of Calcutta [D] Barpeta
Correct Answer: [C] Tezpur and City College of Calcutta
Explanation: He pursued higher education at City College, Calcutta, after schooling in Tezpur.
Q97. Which autobiography did Omeo Kumar Das translate into Assamese?
[A] Nehrus Autobiography [B] Subhas Chandra Boses Autobiography [C] Mahatma Gandhis Autobiography [D] Bhagat Singh Autobiography
Correct Answer: [C] Mahatma Gandhis Autobiography
Explanation: He translated Gandhiji's autobiography to make it accessible to Assamese readers.
Q98. What was the name given to the translated autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi by Omeo Kumar Das?
[A] Mor Jivan Soworon [B] Mor Satya Anweshanar Kahini [C] Mor Desh [D] Mor
Correct Answer: [B] Mor Satya Anweshanar Kahini
Explanation: This title reflects Gandhiji's philosophy of truth and self-searching.
Q99. When was Gunabhiram Baruah born?
[A] 1828 [B] 1838 [C] 1848 [D] 1858
Correct Answer: [B] 1838
Explanation: Gunabhiram Baruah was born in 1838 and was a pioneer of modern Assamese literature.
Q100. Where did Gunabhiram Baruah study?
[A] Presidency College of Calcutta [B] Ripon College [C] Cotton College [D] Guwahati
Correct Answer: [A] Presidency College of Calcutta
Explanation: He studied at Presidency College, one of the most prestigious institutions of that time.
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