General Knowledge About Assam

General Knowledge About Assam

What is the capital of Assam?

Answer: Dispur.

Which river flows through Assam and is known as the “lifeline of Assam”?

Answer: The Brahmaputra River.

Which national park in Assam is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros?

Answer: Kaziranga National Park.

What is the largest river island in the world, located in Assam?

Answer: Majuli Island.

Which wildlife sanctuary in Assam is known for its population of wild water buffalo?

Answer: Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

History and Culture
Which ancient kingdom in Assam was ruled by the Varman dynasty?

Answer: The Kamarupa Kingdom.

What is the traditional Assamese festival celebrated with Bihu dances?

Answer: Bihu (Rongali Bihu, Kongali Bihu, and Bhogali Bihu).

Who was the first Ahom king to establish the Ahom dynasty in Assam?

Answer: Sukaphaa.

Which famous medieval text, written in Assam, is a collection of Vaishnavite poetry?

Answer: The Borgeet by Srimanta Sankardeva.

What is the traditional Assamese gamosa used for?

Answer: It is a symbol of Assamese culture, used as a scarf, towel, or for ceremonial purposes.

Economy and Industry
Which industry is Assam most famous for?

Answer: Tea industry (Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world).

What is the name of the first oil refinery in Asia, located in Assam?

Answer: Digboi Refinery.

Which mineral resource is abundantly found in Assam?

Answer: Petroleum and natural gas.

What is the main agricultural product of Assam, apart from tea?

Answer: Rice.

Politics and Administration
Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?

Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi.

Which year did Assam become a state of India?

Answer: 1950 (as part of the Indian Union after independence).

What is the official language of Assam?

Answer: Assamese.

Which district in Assam is known as the “cultural capital of Assam”?

Answer: Jorhat.

Miscellaneous
Which famous Assamese musician is known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”?

Answer: Bhupen Hazarika.

What is the traditional Assamese silk called?

Answer: Muga silk.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam is known for its ancient temples?

Answer: The Sivasagar group of monuments, including the Rang Ghar and Talatal Ghar.

Which famous Assamese festival involves boat races on the Brahmaputra River?

Answer: The Bohag Bihu festival, particularly the Naam Ghosa boat races.

What is the traditional Assamese dish made from rice and fish?

Answer: Masor Tenga (sour fish curry).

Which Assamese city is known as the “Tea City of India”?

Answer: Dibrugarh.

What is the name of the traditional Assamese jewelry worn by women?

Answer: Gamkharu (bracelet), Jonbiri (necklace), and other traditional ornaments.

These questions cover a wide range of topics about Assam, including its geography, history, culture, economy, and more. Let me know if you’d like more questions or details!