Explanation: Assamese its Formation and Development is a Scientific Treatise on the History and Philology of the Assamese Language written by Dr. Banikanta Kakati.
Assam GK MCQs and Notes
Explanation: Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were publicly hanged on 26th February 1858 at the Jorhat Central Jail. Maniram's death was widely mourned in Assam and several tea gaden workers struck work to express their support for the rebellion.
Explanation: Jatindranath Duarah was the first Assamese to win Sahitya Academy award. Jatindranath Dowara is one of the eminent Assamese poets. He is popularly known as Bonphulor Kobi in Assam. In 1955, Jatindranath Dowara was awarded with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Bon Phul (poetry).
Explanation: Most of the tribal festivals celebrated in Assam are springtime festivals related to the cultivation or harvest. The Festival of Ali-Aai-Ligang in Assam is a spring festival celebrated by the Mishing Tribe of people. It especially began with Ahu paddy cultivation.
Explanation: Ananda Chandra Barua was a writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist and actor from Assam. He is popularly known as Bokulbonor Kobi in Assamese literacy society.
Explanation: A monthly news magazine called Orunodoi, a first for Assam was published from Sivasagar in January 1846, with an American Baptist missionary, Nathan Brown, as its first editor. The publication ushered in a new era in Assamese journalism and literature.
Explanation: Assam, known for its rich biodiversity and varied ecosystems, is home to 17 wildlife sanctuaries that play an essential role in the conservation of flora and fauna. Below is a list of these sanctuaries: