ASSAM QUIZ 10

ASSAM QUIZ 10

Name of the First Political Association of Assam?

Answer

Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha was the first political association formed in Assam state of India. The Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha was founded in 1884 at Jorhat, Assam. It was an initiative of famous Assamese tea-planter Jagannath Barua. The purpose of the Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha was to represent the wishes and aspirations of the people to the British Government.

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When did Hiuen-Tsang visited Assam?

Answer

Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang) visited Kamrupa in 640 AD. He met Kamrupa King Bhaskar Barman in Gauda and got an invitation to visit his kingdom. So, Hiuen-Tsang came to Assam and attended the court of King Bhaskar Barman. His accounts on Kamrupa are valuable sources of the history of Assam.

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How many Bridges cross the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

Answer

There are 3 functional bridges over river Brahmaputra in Assam. The names of the three bridges are: Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati, Kolia Bhumura Setu in Koliabor, Naranarayan Setu in Jogighopa. The 4th bridge over Brahmaputra is under construction in Bogibeel, near Dibrugarh, Assam.

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The Patharughat Massacre occured on?

Answer

The Patharughat incident or Patharughator Ran (battle of patharughat) took place on January 28, 1894. It was similar to Jallianwala Bagh massacre. British open fired on unarmed peasants, who gathered for a community meeting to protest against increase in revenue. Hundreds died (at least 140) on the spot. But British officers tried to hush up the issue and recorded only 15 casualties. Patharughat is now a revenue circle in Darrang district of Assam.

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In which year was the Guwahati Stock Exchange formed?

Answer

In 1983. The Guwahati Stock Exchange was formed on November 29, 1983. It is located in Guwahati city of Assam. The stock exchange is inter-connected with the NSE through the ISE Securities and Services Ltd and trading is done through screen-based trading system.

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In which year was the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre established?

Answer

The Guwahati Tea Auction Center was established in the year 1970. Also known as Assam Tea Exchange, the Guwahati Tea Auction Center started functioning form September 25, 1970. It auctions top quality Assam Tea produced by gardens of Assam. Guwahati Tea Auction Centre is located at the heart of Guwahati in Dispur.

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Who built the Dhodar Ali in Assam?

Answer

Dhodar Ali was built by Swargadeo Supaatpha or Gadadhar Singha. Dhodar Ali is a 211 km. long road running from Kamargaon in Golaghat district to Joypur in Dibrugarh district of Assam. It was built by Ahom King Swargadeo Supaatpha or Gadadhar Singha, using the lazy (Dhod is an Assamese word, meaning lazy or laggards) opium addicts of Assam.

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Who established the Koch Dynasty?

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Vishwa Singha was the first ruler and founder of Koch Dynasty. In 1515 AD, Vishwa Singha established himself as the king of Kamata Kingdom. His capital was Koch Bihar. Koch Dynasty ruled in Kamata Kingdom (which covered parts of present day Assam and Bengal) from 1515 to 1949.

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What was the Capital of Pala Dynasty in Assam?

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Durjaya or Sri Durjaya was the first capital city of Pala Dynasty. Durjaya means Impregnable. It was located at the foot of the Durjaya Hills. Later they moved the capital to Kamrupanagara. The Palas of Kamrupa were Hindus and they ruled the Kamrupa kingdom for about 400 years. Durjaya is present day North Guwahati.

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What was the Capital of Varman Dynasty?

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The answer is Pragjyotishpur. Varman Dynasty ruled Kamrupa kingdom in Assam during 350 – 650 AD. The Varman Kings used Pragjyotishpur as their capital. It was situated in the Southern bank of river Brahmaputra (present day Guwahati, the capital city of Assam).

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