Assam GK

1)What is the ancient name of Assam?

Ans:- Pragjyotishpur or Kamrup

2)What are the boundaries of Assam?

Ans:- The state is bounded by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh on the north; Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur on east; Mizoram and Tripura on the south;Meghalaya, Bangladesh and West Bengal on the west.

3)What is the area of Assam?

Ans:- 78,438 km²

4)Which river flows through the state Assam?

Ans:- The Brahmaputra River

5)How many districts are there in Assam?

Ans:- 33

6)Which is the largest district of Assam in terms of area?

Ans:- Karbi-Anglong

7)Which is the smallest district of Assam in terms of area?

Ans:- South Salmara-Mankachar

8)Which is the largest district of Assam in terms of population?

Ans:- Nagaon

9)Which is the smallest district of Assam in terms of population?

Ans:- Majuli

10)What is the capital of Assam?

Ans:- Dispur

11)Which is the largest city of Assam?

Ans:-Guwahati

12)When was the capital of Assam shifted from Shillong to Dispur?

Ans:- 1972

13)Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?

Ans:- Gopinath Bordoloi

14)Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Assam?

Ans:- Syeda Anwara Taimur

15)In which year the 'Literary Society of Assam'(Asam Sahitya Sabha) was founded?

Ans:- 1917

16)Who was the first president of 'Asam Sahitya Sabha'?

Ans:- Padmanath Gohain Baruah

17)What is the motto of 'Asam Sahitya Sabha'?

Ans:- "Chiro chenehi Mor Bhasha Jononi"

18)Where was the first conference of 'Asam Sahitya Sabha' held?

Ans:- Sivasagar

19)What is the name of the first news magazine of Assam?

Ans:- Arunodoi or Orunodoi

20)In which year Arunodoi was published?

Ans:- 1846

21)Who was the first editor of Arunodoi?

Ans:- Dr.Nathan Brown

22)In which year Assamese language declared as the official language of Assam?

Ans:-1960

23)In which year the 'Assam Association' formed?

Ans;- 1903

24)Who found 'Assam Association'?

Ans:- Manik Chandra Baruah

25)When did Mahatma Gandhi come to Assam?

Ans:- 1921

26)Who was the first Assamese President of India?

Ans:- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

27)In which year was the tea discovered in Assam?

Ans:- 1823

28)Who discovered tea in Assam?

Ans:- Robert Bruce

29)Who wrote the state anthem of Assam?

Ans:- Lakshminath Bezbarua

30)The state anthem of Assam was first published in which magazine?

Ans:- Bahi(1909)

31)What is the state animal of Assam?

Ans:- One-horned rhinoceros

32)What is the number of members of Assam in the Lok Sabha?

Ans:- 14

33)How many seats are there in Assam Legislative Assembly?

Ans:- 126

34)Assam Accord was signed in which year?

Ans:- 1985

35)Who was the first Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly?

Ans:- Basanta Kumar Das

36)Guwahati University was established in wich year?

Ans:- 1948

37)When was the Ahom Kingdom established in Assam?

Ans:- 1228

38)What was the first capital of Ahom Kingdom?

Ans:- Charaideo

39)How many national parks are there in Assam?

Ans:- 5

40)Which is the biggest national park in Assam?

Ans:- Kaziranga National Park

41)What is the famous festival of Assam?

Ans:- Bihu  

        

42)What is the classical dance of Assam?

Ans:- Sattriya

43)When was the Battle of Saraighat fought?

Ans:- 1671

44)Who was the first general secretary of 'Asam Sahitya Sabha'?

Ans:- Sarat chandra Goswami

45)What is the name of the first Assamese novel?

Ans:- Bhanumati

46)The first Assamese dictionary was copiled by whom?

Ans:- Dr. Miles Bronson

47)Who was the greatest poet of Assamese Vaishnavism?

Ans:- Srimanta Sankardev

48)Jonaki magazine was first published in which year?

Ans:- 1889

49)Who was the first Assamese poet?

Ans:- Madhava Kandali

50)Who wrote 'Prahlada Charitra'?

Ans:- Hema Saraswati

51)The name of the first Assamese film that won a national award?

Ans: Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai

52)What is the name of first Assamese film?

Ans:- Joymoti

53)Which place of Assam is known as the "City of Eternal Romance"?

Ans:- Tezpur

54)Which place of Assam is known as the " City of Blood"?

Ans:- Tezpur

55)What is the old name of Tezpur?

Ans:- Sonitpur

56)When was the first railway service introduced in Assam?

Ans:- 1881

57)What is the old name of Sivasagar?

Ans:- Rangpur

58)Which place is known as the "Manchester of Assam"?

Ans:- Sualkuchi

59)Who built the Namdang Stone Bridge?

Ans:- Ahom King Rudra Singha

60)Which place of Assam is known as the "Education Town of Assam"?

Ans:- Pathsala

61)Which place of Assam is famouse for bell-metal works?

Ans:- Sarthebari

62)Which place is known as the "Oil City of Assam"?

Ans:- Digboi

63)Who discovered oil in Assam?

Ans:- Edwin L Drake

64)Where is the Dargah of Ajan Pir situated?

Ans:- Sivasagar

65)In which place of Assam Panch-Pir Dargah situated?

Ans:- Dhubri

66) Umananda Temple is situated in which river?

Ans:- In the middle of River Brahmaputra

67)Where is Kamakhya Temple situated?

Ans:- Guwahati

68)On which hill is the Kamakhya Temple located?

Ans:- Nilachal Hill

69)Who built Ranghar in Assam?

Ans:- Ahom King Pramatta Singha

70)What is the name of first Assamese film?

Ans:- Joymoti

71)Who was the last king of Ahom Kingdom?

Ans:- Purandar Singha

72)Who built the Siva Dol of Sivasagar?

Ans:- Bar Raja Ambika

73)Who built the Talatal Ghar?

Ans:- Ahom King Rajesar Singha

74)Where is the Agnigarh Hill situated?

Ans:- Tezpur

75)Jatindranath Duwara is known as which name in the Assamese literacy society?

Ans:- Bonphulor Kobi

76)What was the name of the first Assamese to win a gold medal in the Asian Games?

Ans:-Bhogeswar Baruah

77)What is the name of only hill town in Assam?

Ans:-  Haflong

78)The Abhiruchi Sports Day is celebrated on?

Ans:- 3 September

79)What was the name of the first Assamese film directed by Dr Bhupen Hazarika?

Ans:- Era Bator Sur

80)Who was the music director of the film Chameli Memsaab?

Ans:- Dr Bhupen Hazarika

81)What is the name of the novel based on the life of Bishnu Prasad Rabha?

Ans:- Ferengadao

82)Who is the father of Assamese prose literature?

Ans:- Baikunthanatha Bhagavata Bhattacharya(also known as Bhattadeva)

83)Who was the author of the famous song "Bondoo Ki Sondere"?

Ans:- Ambikagiri Raichoudhury

84)Where is the Tea Research Center of North East located?

Ans:- Tocklai,Jorhat

85)Who is "Dhoni Kobi" in Assamese literature?

Ans:- Binandra Chandra Barua

86)Who is the founder of Ankia Nat in Assamese?

Ans:- Srimanta Sankardeva

87) What was the name of the first cinema hall in Guwahati?

Ans:- Kelvin

88)What was the name of the most favorite pupil of Srimanta Sankardeva?

Ans:- Sri Sri Madhavdev

89)Who is the pioneer of Assamese short story?

Ans:- Lakshminath Bezbarua

90)Who was the first ICS from Assam?

Ans:- Anundoram Borooah

91)Namghosa was written by whom?

Ans:- Sri Sri Madhabdev

92)Who is the author of 'Asomiya Sahityar Buranji'?

Ans:- Devendranath Bezbarua

93)What is the name of first moobile theatre of Assam?

Ans:- Kohinoor Theatre

94)Who is the first Assamese translator of the the Ramayana?

Ans:- Madhab Kandali

95)In which place of Assam the hot water spring is situated?

Ans:- Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary 

96)In which year did Satriya dance get national recognition?

Ans:- 2000

97)Who was the King of Kamrupa when Hiuen Chang came to Assam?

Ans:- Bhaskar Barman

98)In which year did Umananda Temple built?

Ans:- 1694 A.D.

99) The Assam Medical College was established in which year?

Ans:- 1947

100)In which year the National Games was held in Assam?

Ans:- 2007