ASSAM QUIZ 19

Who was the first Governor of Assam?

Answer

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?

Answer

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?

Answer

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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