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Prepare effectively for Assam government competitive exams like APSC, ADRE, TET, B.Ed , and various other recruitment tests with the Top 100 Indian and Assam folk culture MCQs.

1. The folk dance ‘Lavani’ is associated with which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Goa
C) Rajasthan
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Explanation: Lavani combines traditional song and dance, known for graceful movements and social themes.
2. 'Phulkari' embroidery is from which state?
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
Answer: A) Punjab
Explanation: Phulkari means 'flower work' and is a vibrant embroidery style from Punjab.
3. In Manipuri classical dance, which deity’s stories are mainly enacted?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu / Krishna
C) Durga
D) Rama
Answer: B) Vishnu / Krishna
Explanation: Manipuri dance is devotional, mainly enacting Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela and Manipuri Vaishnavite themes.
4. ‘Paika’ dance originated from which Indian state?
A) Odisha
B) Bihar
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: Paika is a martial dance form of Odisha performed by men in warrior costumes.
5. The ‘Pushkar Fair’ is famous for?
A) Cattle trade and camel fair
B) Boat races
C) Silk weaving
D) Tribal music
Answer: A) Cattle trade and camel fair
Explanation: Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is one of the largest cattle and camel fairs in the world.
6. Which is the oldest known manuscript in Assamese language?
A) Hastividyarnava
B) Chariya Geet
C) Oja-Pali manuscript
D) Kirtan Ghoxa
Answer: B) Chariya Geet
Explanation: Chariya Geet is a collection of Buddhist songs in early Assamese/Prakrit language.
7. ‘Jonbiri’ is a traditional Assamese ornament inspired by the shape of?
A) Crescent moon
B) Fish
C) Bird
D) Sun
Answer: A) Crescent moon
Explanation: Jonbiri ornaments are shaped like a crescent moon and worn during Bihu.
8. The mask-making tradition of Majuli is linked to which sattra?
A) Kamalabari
B) Samaguri
C) Dakhinpat
D) Auniati
Answer: B) Samaguri
Explanation: Samaguri Sattra is known for its elaborate mask-making used in Bhaona plays.
9. When is Kongali Bihu celebrated?
A) April
B) October–November
C) January
D) August
Answer: B) October–November
Explanation: Kongali Bihu marks the sowing season and has a solemn tone compared to other Bihu festivals.
10. ‘Hastividyarnava’ deals with?
A) Elephant management
B) Ship building
C) Silk rearing
D) Ayurveda
Answer: A) Elephant management
Explanation: ‘Hastividyarnava’ is an ancient treatise focusing on the care and management of elephants.