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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