ASSAM QUIZ 19

Who was the first Governor of Assam?

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Sir Nicholas Dodd Beatson Bell was the first Governor of Assam (British occupied). He served from January 03, 1921 to March 02, 1921. If we talk about first Governor after Independence of India, the answer will be Sir Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari. Sir Hydari served as Governor from May 4, 1947 to December 28, 1948.

So, two answers for two scenario:

• Before independence: Nicholas Dodd Beatson Bell
• After independence: Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari

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Who was the First Chief Minister of Assam?

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Maulavi Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam (before independence). It was in 1937, Saadulla was selected as Premier of Assam by British. He served in his post three times. After independence of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi became chief minister of Assam. So, we often refer to him as the first Chief minister of Assam.

So two answers (different scenario):

• Before independence: Saiyid Sir Muhammad Saadulla
• After independence: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi

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What is the State Song of Assam?

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O Mur Apunar Dex or O Mur Apunar Desh is the state song or state anthem of Assam, India. The song was written by Lakshminath Bezbaruah. It was actually a poem, first published in Assamese magazine Bahi in the year 1909. The song “O Mur Apunar Dex” was officially adopted as the state song of Assam in the year 1927. The meaning of O Mur Apunar Dex in English is “O my endearing motherland”.

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What is the State Dance of Assam?

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Bihu is the state dance of Assam. Bihu dance is an important part of Rongali or Bohag Bihu celebration. Bihu dance is performed in group and there are several variations of the dance. Traditional Bihu attire is a must for performing the Bihu dance. Traditional instruments such as Dhol, Pepa, Gogona, Taal, Baahi etc., are used in Bihu dance.

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What is the State Tree of Assam?

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Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the State Tree of Assam. Hollong is a medium hardwood, timber tree. It grows naturally in forests of upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Hollong is a sacred tree for Moran community of Assam. Today Hollong is used in plywood industries.

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What is the State Bird of Assam?

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White-winged Duck or White-winged Wood Duck is the state bird of Assam. Locally known as Deohaanh, the White-winged Duck or White-winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is an endangered species of duck. According to recent data, only around 800 of these birds are present in wild. In India, White-winged Duck is found mainly in eastern Assam and nearby areas of Arunachal Pradesh.

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What is the State Flower of Assam?

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Foxtail orchid or Kopou Phool is the State Flower of Assam. Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa) is a is an integral part of Bohag Bihu in Assam. The female Bihu dancers decorate their hair with this orchid. Foxtail Orchid grows naturally in Assam forests. But due to destruction of forests and piracy, it is in the verge of extinction.

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What is the State Animal of Assam?

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One-horned Rhino is the state animal of Assam. One-horned Rhino or Indian one-horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) is a vulnerable species. The largest population of one-horned Rhino is found in Assam state of India. According to recent data, there are around 3000 one-horned Rhinos in whole world. Assam alone has more than 2000 of them.

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What is the Capital of Assam?

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Dispur is the capital of Assam. Dispur is a locality or suburb in Guwahati city. So, Guwahati is often referred to as the Capital city of Assam. Earlier the capital of Assam was in Shillong, Meghalaya. But in 1972, Meghalaya became a separate state. So, capital of Assam got shifted from Shillong to Dispur in 1973.

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What is Bihu?

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Bihu is a festival in Assam. Assamese people celebrates three different Bihu festivals – Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu, Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu and Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu. All the three of them are related to agricultural activities. Bihu dance performed during Bohag Bihu is called Bihu dance and often referred to as simply ‘Bihu’.

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ASSAM QUIZ 18

First Assamese recipient of Sahitya Akademi Fellowship?

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Nilamani Phukan was the first Assamese recipient of Sahitya Akademi Fellowship. Nilamoni Phukan was a writer, poet and freedom fighter. He popularly called as Bagmibor in Assamese literary circle. Nilamoni Phukan became a honorary Sahitya Akademi Fellow in the year 1973. The Sahitya Akademi Fellowship is the highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi. This honour is reserved for “the immortals of literature” and is given to only twenty-one writers at any given time.

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Who was the First Assamese Sahitya Akademi Award Winner?

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Jatindranath Dowara was the first Assamese to win Sahitya Akademi 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).

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First Assamese to win Jnanpith Award?

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Dr. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese to win Jnanpith Award. He won the coveted award in 1979. The Jnanpith Award is the highest literary award in India. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature. He was honoured with Jnanpith for his novel Mrityunjay.

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Who was the First ICS from Assam?

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Ananda Ram Barua was the first Assamese to clear Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination. Ananda Ram Barua cleared the prestigious examination on 1870. He was the 5th Indian ICS officer. Yes, before him only four persons were selected to the Indian Civil Service (one of whom was disqualified). Barua joined as District Magistrate and Collector of Bengal.

          Ananda Ram Barua was the first ICS from Assam and entire North-East India.

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Name of the First National Park in Assam?

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Kaziranga National Park was the first National Park in Assam. It is located between Golaghat and Nagaon district of Assam. Started as a protected area (Proposed Reserved Forest) in 1905, Kaziranga was announced as National Park on February 11, 1974. Currently a World Heritage Site, the park is famous for it’s one-horned Rhino population. The Kaziranga National Park is also a Tiger Reserve and Important Bird Area.

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Name of the First Medical College in Assam?

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Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh was the first medical college in Assam. In fact it was the first medical college in entire North East India. The Assam Medical College was first started as Berry-White School of Medicine in the year 1900. In 1910, the college opened India’s first Radiology department. On November 3, 1947, college was officially renamed to Assam Medical College.

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Name of the First University in Assam?

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Guwahati University or Gauhati University was the First University in Assam state of India. It was established on January 26, 1948, under the Gauhati University Act, 1947. Guwahati University currently has it’s own campus at Jalukbari, Guwahati. A total of 239 colleges are now affiliated to Gauhati University.

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Name of the First Assamese Film?

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Joymoti was the First Assamese Film. Directed and produced by Jyoti Prasad Agarwalla, Joymoti was released on March 10, 1935. The film was based on a play by Lakshminath Bezborua, which narrates a true-story of 17th century Assam. Shooting of Joymoti started in April, 1933 and completed by August, 1934. The total budget of the first Assamese film was Rs. 50,000.

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Who was the First Female Chief Minister of Assam?

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Syeda Anwara Taimur became first Women Chief Minister of Assam. She became Chief Minister of Assam on December 6, 1980. Taimur was a leader of Indian National Congress party. She was elected as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) four times (1972, 1978, 1983 and 1991) and was also nominated for Rajya Sabha (1988). Anwara Taimur is the only female Chief Minister of Assam. She served in the post from December 6, 1980 to June 30, 1981.

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Who was the First King of Ahom Kingdom?

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Sukapha or Chaolung Sukaphaa was the first King of Ahom Dynasty in Assam. Sukaphaa was the founder of Ahom Dynasty, which rule Assam for 600 years. Sukaphaa was a Prince of Tai state Mong Mao (present day Ruili in Yunnan, China). Sukaphaa left Mong Mao in 1215 and entered Assam via Patkai hills in 1228. Sukaphaa built his capital at Charaideo (near present-day Sibsagar town) and died in 1268.

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ASSAM QUIZ 17

Name of the First Assamese Thriller Film?

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Dr. Bezbarua was the first Assamese thriller film. Released in 1969, Dr. Bezbaruah was directed by Brojen Baruah. It featured Assamese actors like Nipon Goswami, Tarun Dowrah, Brojen Baruah, Ranjana Bordoloi and Tara. In the 17th National Film Awards, Dr. Bezbarua was awarded with Silver medal for Best Assamese Film.

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Name of the First Assamese Color Film?

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Bhaity or Bhaiti (meaning younger brother in English) was the first colour film from Assam. Released in 1972, Bhaity is an Assamese language film. It was directed by Kamal Narayan Choudhury. The music director of Bhaiti was Ajit Shingha.

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What was the First Assamese Daily Newspaper?

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Dainik Batori was the first Assamese daily newspaper. Dainik Batori is an Assamese word, which mean Daily News in English. It was first published on August 12, 1935. Shivaprasad Barua published the newspaper from Jorhat, Assam. Nilmoni Phukan was the the editor of Dainik Batori – the first Assamese daily.

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Who was the First President of Assam Sahitya Sabha?

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The 1st President of Asam Sahitya Sabha (Oxom Sahitya Sabha) was Padmanath Gohain Barua. He presided over the Sibsagar edition of the first ever session of Asam Sahitya Sabha in the year 1917. Assam Sahitya Sabha is the largest literary society in Assam.

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What was the First Magazine in Assamese?

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Orunodoi or Aroonudai was the first Assamese language magazine. It was a “monthly paper devoted to religion, science and general intelligence.” The first issue of Orunodoi was printed in January, 1846. It was published from Sibsagar by Oliver Thomas Cutter under the banner of Baptist Missionary Printing Press. The editors were Dr. Nathan Brown, William Ward, A. H. Denforth, and others. Aroonudai was in publication till 1879.

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Who was the First Assamese to Play in Asian Games?

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Bhugeswar Baruah was the first Assamese to play in the Asiam Games or Asiad. Bhugeswar Barua represented Indian in the 1966 Bangkok Asian Games. He took part in the 800 metres track running event and won the Gold medal. His timing was 1:49.4. Indian Govt honored him with Arjun Award. Today Assam celebrates the Birthday of Bhugeswar Barua as the Abhiruchi Sports Day.

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Who was the First Assamese Olympian?

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Dipankar Bhattacharjee was the First Assamese to participate in Olympic Games. Dipankar Bhattacharjee is a Badminton player from Guwahati, Assam, India. He was three times winner and two times runner-up of the Indian National Badminton Championship. Dipankar Bhattacharjee represented India in two Olympic games: Barcelona Olympic (1992) and Atlanta Olympic (1996).

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Who was the last King of Ahom Kingdom?

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Purandar Singha was the last Ahom King to rule Ahom Kingdom in Assam. He became King twice. His first term lasted about 1 year (1818-1819) as Burmese attacked Assam and removed him from throne. Then British East India Company occupied Assam. In 1833, British made Purandar Singha King of entire Upper Assam. The deal was to pay British a tax of Rs. 50,000 per year. But later he failed/neglected to pay the tax and British removed him from throne in 1838. It was a end of Ahom Kingdom in Assam.

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When was the Battle of Saraighat fought?

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The Battle of Saraighat was fought in the year 1671. It was fought between Mughal Empire and Ahom Kingdom. The main battle was on Brahmaputra river, near Saraighat, Guwahati. That’s why it is called Battle of Saraighat. There’s no suggestive evidence on the exact date of the decisive battle. But it was surly in the middle of March, 1671. Ahom Kingdom under the command of Lachit Borphukan won the battle.

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Name of the First Bridge over Brahmaputra River?

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Saraighat bridge was the first bridge over river Brahmaputra. It is located in Saraighat, near Guwahati, Assam. Construction of the railway-cum-road bridge started in 1958. It was formally inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 1963. The total length of Saraighat Bridge is 1492 meters. It has a 24 feet wide two lane road and two six feet wide footpaths. The lower section of the bridge is used for railway traffic.

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ASSAM QUIZ 16

When was the Treaty of Yandaboo signed?

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The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed in the year 1826. It was a peace treaty between East India Company and His Majesty the King of Ava that ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826 by General Sir Archibald Campbell on the British side, and by Governor of Legaing Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin from the Burmese side. The Yandabo treaty marks the start of British rule in Assam.

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Who invited Burmese to invade Assam?

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Badan Chandra Borphukan invited Burmese to invade Assam. Badan Chandra Borphukan was one of the conspirators against Ahom Kingdom. In 1816, he went to Burmese King Bodawpaya’s court and sought help in defeating rival Purnananda Burhagohain. Under the command of Burmese general Bhamo, traitor Badan Chandra Borphukan entered Assam in 1817.

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When did Burmese invaded Assam?

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Burmese First invaded Assam in 1817. There were total three Burmese invasions between year 1817 and 1826. In fact, Ahom Kingdom came under Burmese rulers for a brief period (1821–1825). Those days are marked in Assam history as Manor Din (Days of Burmese). Burmese were savages and terrorized whole Assam by torturing and killing thousands of innocent people. Population of Assam greatly reduced in those few years.

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First Assamese Film to Win National Film Award for Best Film

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Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai was the Assamese feature film to win the National Film Award of India for the Best film. Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai was directed by Jahnu Barua. It received National Film Award for Best Film in the year 1988.

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First Assamese to win National Award for Best Actress

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Moloya Goswami was the first Assamese actress to win the National Film Award for Best Actress. Moloya Goswami was awarded for her performance in Assamese film Firingoti (1992). Firingoti, meaning Spark in English, was directed by Jahnu Barua.

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What was the First Assamese Sonnet?

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Priyotomar Sithi by Hemchandra Goswami was the first Assamese Sonnet. Priyotomar Sithi (meaning letter of sweetheart in English) was first published on the pages of Jonaki – an Assamese language magazine which popularize romanticism in Assamese literature.

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What was of First Assamese Etymological Dictionary?

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Hemkosh was the first etymological dictionary in Assamese language. It was written (compiled) by Hemchandra Barua. Hemkosh was based on Sanskrit spellings and was first published in the year 1900. Initially it contained 22, 346 words. Hemkosh is still in publication and is considered as the standard reference of the Assamese language.

Here we must add that first Assamese dictionary was Miles Bronson’s “A Dictionary in Assamese and English”.

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What was the First Assamese Dictionary?

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“A Dictionary in Assamese and English” by Miles Bronson was the first Assamese language dictionary. It was published in the year 1867 from Sibsagar, Assam. Miles Bronson was an American Baptist Missionary. Though “A Dictionary in Assamese and English” was not an etymological dictionary, it contained a good amount of Assamese words with their meanings.

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What was the First Assamese Novel?

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Bhanumoti or Bhanumati was the first Assamese novel. Published in 1890, Bhanumoti was written by Padmanath Gohain Barua. Regarded as the Great Grandfather of Assamese literature, Padmanath Gohain Barua was the first president of Asam Sahitya Sabha.

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First Assamese Film Screened in Indian Panorama?

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Sandhya Raag was the first Assamese feature film screened in Indian Panorama. Indian Panorama is a part of International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Movies for Indian Panorama are selected based on the thematic and aesthetic excellence of films, not regional representation. Directed by Bhabendra Nath Saikia, Sandhya Raag was released in the year 1977. It received National Film Award for Best Regional Film (Assamese).

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