Assam Culture MCQs for Competitive Examination
Q. 41
Which of the following dance of Assam is given the status of classical dance by Sangeet Natak Academy?
[A] Sattriya
[B] Bihu
[C] Deodhani
[D] Devadasi
Answer: [A] Sattriya
Explanation: N/A
Q. 42
Which of the following dance of north east India is given the status of classical dance?
[A] Nongkrem
[B] Manipuri
[C] Bihu
[D] Zeliang
Answer: [B] Manipuri
Explanation: N/A
Q. 43
Deodhani is a folk dance of which of the following community?
[A] Ahom
[B] Bodo
[C] Karbi
[D] Rabha
Answer: [B] Bodo
Explanation: N/A
Q. 44
Nongkrem dance festival is celebrated in which of the following north eastern state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Nagaland
Answer: [C] Meghalaya
Explanation: N/A
Q. 45
Sattriya dance of Assam was given the status of classical dance by Sangeet Natak Academy in the year
[A] 2000
[B] 2001
[C] 2002
[D] 2010
Answer: [A] 2000
Explanation: N/A
Q. 46
Gumrag is a folk dance of which of the following communities?
[A] Rabha
[B] Kuki
[C] Khasi
[D] Mishing
Answer: [D] Mishing
Explanation: N/A
Q. 47
Jhumur is a folk dance of __________________ community of Assam.
[A] Mishing
[B] Tea tribe
[C] Ahom
[D] Garo
Answer: [B] Tea tribe
Explanation: N/A
Q. 48
Which of the following instruments are used in a traditional bihu song?
[A] Dhol
[B] Gagana
[C] Taal
[D] All of the above
Answer: [D] All of the above
Explanation: N/A
Q. 49
When was the Government College of Art & Crafts, Assam established?
[A] 1947
[B] 1948
[C] 1952
[D] 1954
Answer: [A] 1947
Explanation: In 1947, Jibeswar Barua established the Guwahati School of Art & Craft. Today which is known as Government College of Art & Crafts.
Q. 50
Sobha Brahma, a renown Assamese was famous in the field of
[A] Fine Arts
[B] Music
[C] Sports
[D] All of the above
Answer: [A] Fine Arts
Explanation: N/A
Q. 51
Gauhati Artists’ Guild- a premier art organisation of Assam was established in
[A] 1976
[B] 1986
[C] 1966
[D] 1975
Answer: [A] 1976
Explanation: N/A
Q. 52
Who established the Barpeta Satra?
[A] Madhavdev
[B] Sankardev
[C] Mathura Das Burha Ata
[D] Haridev
Answer: [A] Madhavdev
Explanation: N/A
Q. 53
Auniati Satra is located in which of the following districts of Assam?
[A] Majuli
[B] Jorhat
[C] Barpeta
[D] Nagaon
Answer: [A] Majuli
Explanation: N/A
Q. 54
Auniati Satra was established by which of the following Ahom king?
[A] Jayaddhaj Singha
[B] Udayaditya Singha
[C] Pramatta Singha
[D] Rudra Singha
Answer: [A] Jayaddhaj Singha
Explanation: N/A
Q. 55
Neel Paban Barua is associated with
[A] Art
[B] Music
[C] Drama
[D] Literature
Answer: [A] Art
Explanation: N/A
Q. 56
Kirtan Ghosa was written by
[A] Madhavdev
[B] Sankardev
[C] Bhattadev
[D] Madhav Kandali
Answer: [B] Sankardev
Explanation: N/A
Q. 57
In addition to Assamese what other language from Assam is included in the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution?
[A] Bodo
[B] Rabha
[C] Tiwa
[D] Mishing
Answer: [A] Bodo
Explanation: N/A
Q. 58
Vrindavani Vastra was woven by weavers led by Mathura Das Burha Ata under the guidance of
[A] Sankardev
[B] Madhavdev
[C] Narnarayan
[D] None of the above
Answer: [A] Sankardev
Explanation: N/A
Q. 59
Sattriya dance was introduced by
[A] Sankardev
[B] Madhavdev
[C] Damodardev
[D] Mathura Das Burha Ata
Answer: [A] Sankardev
Explanation: N/A
Q. 60
Kamalabari Satra is located in
[A] Jorhat
[B] Nagaon
[C] Sivasagar
[D] Majuli
Answer: [D] Majuli
Explanation: N/A
To know more about Art & Culture of Assam, you can read the following books
- A History of Assam by Sir Edward Gait
- Assam History, Art & Culture by Shekhar Bhattacharjee
- History of Assam & Art And Culture of Assam by Swapnanil Barua and Jyotiprasad Hazarika
- Assam Year Book by Santanu Kaushik Barua
- অসম বুৰঞ্জী (চেনেহী বেগম্)
- অসমৰ ইতিহাস্: আধুনিক যুগ
- অসম ইয়েৰ বূক 2024 (শান্তনু কৌশিক বৰুৱা)