Social Science – Part 8
Q1. Srimanta Sankardeva is associated with which religious movement in Assam?
Correct Answer: B. Eka Sarana Naam Dharma
Q2. The principal disciple of Sankardeva was:
Correct Answer: A. Madhavdeva
Q3. Sattriya was recognised as a classical dance form of India in:
Correct Answer: C. 2000
Q4. Borgeet are devotional songs composed by:
Correct Answer: B. Sankardeva and Madhavdeva
Q5. “Bhaona” is a form of:
Correct Answer: B. Traditional drama based on Ankia Naat
Q6. The Vaishnavite monastery established by Sankardeva is called:
Correct Answer: B. Sattra
Q7. The famous Sattras are located in which island of Assam?
Correct Answer: B. Majuli
Q8. Rang Ghar at Sivasagar was used for:
Correct Answer: B. Buffalo-fighting and royal sport
Q9. The largest man-made tank (pukhuri) in Asia by area is:
Correct Answer: B. Joysagar tank
Q10. Talatal Ghar is located at:
Correct Answer: B. Rangpur (Sibsagar)
Q11. Under the Paik system, every adult male:
Correct Answer: B. Rendered unpaid labour service to the state
Q12. A group of four Paiks was called:
Correct Answer: B. Got
Q13. The Ahom historical chronicles are known as:
Correct Answer: A. Buranjis
Q14. Sualkuchi, near Guwahati, is famous for:
Correct Answer: B. Silk weaving
Q15. Muga silk is a unique product of:
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Q16. The traditional dress of Assamese women is called:
Correct Answer: B. Mekhela Chador
Q17. Bhupen Hazarika was awarded the Bharat Ratna in:
Correct Answer: D. 2019
Q18. “Kalaguru” is the title given to:
Correct Answer: B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Q19. The pioneer of Assamese cinema is:
Correct Answer: B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Q20. The Kamakhya Temple is located at:
Correct Answer: C. Guwahati (Nilachal Hill)
Q21. The classical dance form Sattriya was created by:
Correct Answer: B. Sankardeva
Q22. Bagurumba is a folk dance of which community?
Correct Answer: B. Bodo
Q23. The Hastividyarnava illustrated manuscript was commissioned by:
Correct Answer: B. Swargadeo Siva Singha
Q24. Bohag Bihu is celebrated in which month according to the Assamese calendar?
Correct Answer: B. Bohag (mid-April)
Q25. The prayer hall at the heart of every Sattra is called:
Correct Answer: B. Naamghar
