Q. Who was the first Assamese person to receive the title of 'Sir' from the British?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Sir Saiyyid Sadullah
Assam GK MCQs and Notes
Q. The book 'Discovery of Assam' was written by
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Satis Chandra Kakati
Explanation: The book 'Discovery of Assam' was written by Satis Chandra Kakati.
Q. The autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi 'My Experiments with Truth' has been translated in Assamese by
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Omeo Kumar Das
Explanation: Omeo Kumar Das, popularly addressed as Lok Nayak, was an Indian social worker, Gandhian, educationist, writer and a former minister at the Government of Assam. He held various ministerial portfolios such as Education, Labour and Food and Civil Supplies, during various periods, in the state of Assam. He translated The Story of My Experiments with Truth, the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, into Assamese language and contributed to the implementation of Tea Plantation Worker’s Provident Fund in the state.
Q. The first Assamese film to win President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film was
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Ronga Police
Explanation: In the 6th National Film Awards the 1958 film Ronga Police, directed by Nip Barua, became the first film to receive the president's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Assamese.
Q. The Assamese song 'Shreemoyee Asameer' which is sung when the Bihu flag is unfurled was composed by
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Purushottam Das
Explanation: The Assamese song 'Shreemoyee Asameer' which is sung when the Bihu flag is unfurled was composed by Purushottam Das.
Q. Who was the Kachari King to assume the title of 'Pratap Narayan' after defeating the Ahoms?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Durlabh narayan
Explanation: Durlabhnarayan was the Kachari King who assumed the title of 'Pratap Narayan' after defeating the Ahoms.
Q. Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Assamese Prose'?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Bhattadeva
Explanation: 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 16th century works are considered to be the earliest examples of prose in Indian languages.
Q. Who among the following has written 'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji'?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Devendranath Bezbarua
Q. The famous Assamese novel 'Banduka Behar' which was written by Medini Chaudhary is based on which legendary personality?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Life of Sri Madhabdev
Explanation: Banduka Behar is an Assamese novel based on the life and ideals of Mahapurush Madhabdev, written by Medini Choudhury published by Chandra Prakash.
Q. Which one of the following cities is also known as the 'Manchester of Assam'?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Sualkuchi
Explanation: Sualkuchi is a census town in Kamrup district in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, about 35 km from Guwahati, Sualkuchi is a block of Kamrup District. It has large number of cottage industry engaged in handloom, for which it is also known as the "Manchester of Assam".