ASSAM QUIZ 8

ASSAM QUIZ 8

Number of Agro-Climatic Zones in Assam?

Answer

Six (6). There are six agro-climatic zones in Assam state of India. The name of the Assam Agro climatic zones are: Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone, North Bank Plains Zone, Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone, Barak Valley Zone and Hills Zone.

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What was the ancient name of Tinsukia?

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Bengmora. The ancient name of Tinsukia was Bengmora. Today Tinsukia is a modern city and district headquarter in the Upper Assam. In 19th century, Tinsukia was known as Bengmora. It was the capital of Matak or Muttack Kingdom of Assam.

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Which district of Assam has highest population density?

Answer

Kamrup Metropolitan district has highest population density in Assam. According to Census 2011 data, the Kamrup Metro district of Assam has a population density of 1313. The total population of Kamrup Metro district is 1253938, while it’s total area is 955 sq km. So, the population density comes out as 1313. It means there are 1313 persons in per square kilometer area.

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Which district of Assam has lowest population density?

Answer

Dima Hasao district of Assam has the lowest population density in the state. As per India Census 2011, the Dima Hasao district of Asaam (earlier known as North Cachar Hills) has a population density of 44 per sq km. It means only 44 persons per square kilometer area. This is the lowest population density among the districts of Assam.

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The Koch Coins were known as?

Answer

Narayani. The Koch Kingdom of Assam had their own coins. The Koch coins were known as Narayani or Narani. It was introduced and first minted during the rule of Koch King Naranarayan. The Koch coins (narayani or narani) were available in mainly one rupee and half rupee denominations.

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What was the ancient name of Cachar?

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Hirimba. Cachar was known as Hirimba. It was used during the rule of Kachari Kingdom, till the advent of British. The Kacharis were the descendants of Gatotkacha. They named their kingdom after ‘Hirimba’, the mother of Gatotkacha. The capital of Kachari kingdom was known as Hirimbapur (present day Dimapur).

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In which year British separated Assam from Bengal?

Answer

In year 1874. Earlier British administration managed Assam as a part of Bengal Presidency. In 1874, British separated Assam from Bengal and formed a new Chief Commissioner’s province. It was one of the most significant events in modern Assam history.

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Who was responsible for Burning of Ahom Buranjis?

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Kirti Chandra Barbarua. An Ahom noble, Kirti Chandra Barbarua convinced King Rajeswar Singha to confiscate all the Ahom Buranjis (Historical chronicles) in the kingdom. He ordered burning of each and every Buranji that were not favourable to him or his past. It started when Kirti Chandra Barbarua noticed that his menial family background is a topic of gossip. The action was taken to guard own low and dubious background. But Assam lost many valuable Ahom Buranjis which could have shed more light on the days of Ahom rule.

Source: Yasmin Saikia, Fragmented Memories: Struggling to be Tai-Ahom in India, Duke University Press (2004)

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Who is known as Father of Assamese Prose?

Answer

Baikunthanath Bhattadev or Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya. Bhattadeva is Brahmin scholar from 16th century Assam. He translated and summarized entire Bhagavata. He also translated Gita and Bhakti ratnavali into Assamese prose.

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Who was the First Editor of Assamese journal Jonaki?

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Chandra Kumar Agarwala. Jonaki was trend-setting journal in Assamese language. It was first published in 1889 under the editorship of Chandra Kumar Agarwal. The monthly magazine marked the dawn of romanticism in Assamese literature. It produced several famous Assamese writers. The period of Jonaki’s publication is known as Jonaki Era or the romantic age of Assamese literature.

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