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1. Sattriya dance, now recognized as a classical form, is related to whose teachings?

A) Sankardev

B) Madhavdev

C) Damodardev

D) Bhupen Hazarika

Answer: A) Sankardev

Explanation: Sattriya dance was created by Srimanta Sankardev as part of Vaishnavite monastic traditions.

2. Which ornament of Assam is shaped like a pair of pigeons?

A) Keru

B) Loka-paro

C) Jonbiri

D) Gamkharu

Answer: B) Loka-paro

Explanation: Loka-paro consists of twin pigeon-shaped gold ornaments studded with gemstones.

3. Which Assamese festival is also known as Bhogali Bihu?

A) Rongali Bihu

B) Magh Bihu

C) Kongali Bihu

D) None of the above

Answer: B) Magh Bihu

Explanation: Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu is celebrated with feasting after the harvest.

4. The first Assamese daily newspaper was?

A) Janambhumi

B) Dainik Batori

C) Asom Bani

D) Amar Asom

Answer: B) Dainik Batori

Explanation: Dainik Batori, published in 1871, was the first Assamese daily newspaper.

5. In which district is the traditional 'Bordoisila' wind most felt during Rongali Bihu?

A) Dibrugarh

B) Guwahati

C) Tezpur

D) Jorhat

Answer: A) Dibrugarh

Explanation: Bordoisila is a seasonal wind marking the arrival of monsoon-like showers during Bihu.

6. Bhortal Nritya is a dance form introduced by which cultural figure of Assam?

A) Bishnuprasad Rabha

B) Shankar Dev

C) Narahari Burha Bhakat

D) Pratima Barua Pandey

Answer: C) Narahari Burha Bhakat

Explanation: Bhortal Nritya is a group dance with large cymbals, introduced by Narahari Burha Bhakat of Barpeta Sattra.

7. The musical instrument ‘Pepa’ used in Bihu is traditionally made from which material?

A) Bamboo

B) Buffalo horn

C) Wood

D) Clay

Answer: B) Buffalo horn

Explanation: Pepa is a wind instrument crafted from buffalo horn and is an important part of Bihu music.

8. Which mobile theatre group is considered the pioneer in Assam?

A) Hengul Theatre

B) Kohinoor Theatre

C) Nataraj Cine Theatre

D) Bhaona Rangamancha

Answer: C) Nataraj Cine Theatre

Explanation: Started by Achyut Lahkar in 1963, Nataraj Cine Theatre began the mobile theatre movement in Assam.

9. Who is known as the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’?

A) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

B) Lakshminath Bezbaroa

C) Bishnu Prasad Rabha

D) Bhupen Hazarika

Answer: D) Bhupen Hazarika

Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika earned the title for his lyrical songs that celebrated the Brahmaputra and Northeast culture.

10. ‘Oja’ in Ojapali refers to?

A) The lead singer

B) Main dancer

C) Drum player

D) Story narrator only

Answer: A) The lead singer

Explanation: Oja is the main performer who sings, narrates, and leads the Ojapali troupe.

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