ASSAM QUIZ 4

ASSAM QUIZ 4

Name of the first Bodo language book?

Answer

Boroni Fisa O Ayen. Edited by Ganga Charan Kachari, Boroni Fisa O Ayen (Son of the Boros and its Customary Laws) was the first printed book in Bodo language. It was published by Habraghat Boro Sanmiloni in the year 1915. Bodo is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. It is a rich, ancient language, used by Bodo people of Assam. Boroni Phisa O Ayen was a bi-lingual book, written in Bodo and Bengali language.

Source: Bodo Sahitya Sabha

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Moamoria Rebellion started in which year?

Answer

In 1769. Moamoria Rebellion is considered as one of the key reasons of downfall of the Ahom Kingdom. It was a conflict between Ahom Kings and the Moran people of upper Assam, who were disciple of the Moamara Sattra. Rise of vaishnavism, Ahom Paik System and internal clash among Ahom royals were the key reasons of the rebellion. In 1769, the rebels occupied Ahom capital. Though Ahoms recaptured the capital, the rebellion continued till 1806.

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Ahom-Mughal conflict ended with which battle?

Answer

The Battle of Itakhuli. After ascending the throne in 1681, Gadadhar Singha (Swargadeo Supatpha) devised a plan to retake Guwahati from Mughals. In 1682, Ahom and Mughals fought the battle of Itakhuli. Ahom army defeated Mughals. The Fauzdar of Guwahati fled. Mughals were chased back to Manas river. It was the last battle between Ahom Kingdom and Mughals.

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When did Mir Jumla occupied Garhgaon?

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In 1662. Mir Jumla was a Governor (Subahdar) of Bengal under the Mughal Empire Aurangzeb. In the year 1662, Mir Jumla captured Garhgaon, the capital city of Ahom kingdom. But Mughals failed to maintain the hold over the captured Ahom territory. A large number of Mughal soldiers died due to disease, starvation and attacks. Mir Jumla finally signed a treaty with Ahom and decided to retreat. He died on his way back from Assam in 1663.

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Who introduced Paik System in Ahom Kingdom?

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Momai Tamuli Barbarua. The Paik System was an unique administrative system, followed by Ahom rulers of Assam. It was the base of agrarian structure in the Ahom Kingdom. Paik System was first introduced by Momai Tamuli Barbarua, an intelligent administrator and the commander-in-chief of Ahom army. After it’s birth in the year 1609, Paik System continued to evolve and proved to be one of the powerful administrative tools in Ahom kingdom.

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Assam Elementary Education Act was enacted in which year?

Answer

1962. The Assam Elementary Education Act was passed in the year 1962. It’s goal was to make provisions for proper management and control of elementary education system and also provide for compulsory and free elementary education in the state.  Assam Elementary Education Act defined elementary education as upto the standard or class eighth (VIII). In order to help government in development, expansion and management of elementary education in Assam, the act provided for constitution of the State Board for Elementary Education.

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Assam Basic Education Act was enacted in which year?

Answer

1954. After independence of India, Assam Government decided to uplift the state of elementary education in the state and passed the Assam Basic Education Act in year 1954. The Act entrusted more power on the state Government. It provided for constitution of the State Board for Basic Education. The board would advise state government on various matters. Assam Basic Education Act, 1954 also recognized different types of schools as basic schools.

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Assam Primary Education Act was enacted in which year?

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1926. The Assam Primary Education Act was enacted in the year 1926. The goal of the act was to reorganize and ensure compulsory primary education in Assam. The Assam Primary Education Act, 1926 was applicable for young boys and girls living in both rural and urban areas of Assam. Sadly the Assam Primary Education Act of 1926 failed to uplift the state of primary education in Assam.

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Who shifted the Capital of Ahom Kingdom to Rangpur?

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Swargadeo Rudra Singha. In 1702-03, Ahom King Rudra Singha shifted his capital from Gargaon to a place called Meteka, which is about 5 km away from modern say Sibsagar city. Singha named his capital Rangpur. Apart from being the Capital of Ahom Kingdom, Rangpur also served as a military base of the Kingdom. Rangpur retained it’s status as Ahom capital till year 1794.

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What is ASRLMS?

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ASRLMS is an acronym for Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society (ASRLMS). The Society was registered under Societies Registration Act on 11th Nov 2011. The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Society is responsible for implementing the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Assam, the North Eastern state of India. The goal is to reduce poverty in rural areas by creating self managed community institutions of the participating rural households and enhancing income through promoting sustainable livelihoods.

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