MCQs on Assam Art and Culture
Welcome to Part 3 of our comprehensive MCQ series on Assam's art and culture. This final segment explores the deeper nuances of Assamese history, rituals, folk traditions, and iconic figures. From the significance of traditional attire like the Mekhela Chador to the vibrant celebrations of Bihu, Part 3 dives into the heart of Assamese culture. Perfect for those who wish to master their knowledge of Assam's diverse cultural landscape, this part will take you closer to understanding the artistic expressions that define this beautiful region.
Question 101: The traditional Assamese game ‘Satoliya' is similar to which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Kabaddi
D. Basketball
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Kabaddi
D. Basketball
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Answer: C. Kabaddi
Question 102: The famous Assamese folk dance ‘Jhumur' is performed by:
A. Tea garden workers
B. Farmers
C. Students
D. Sailors
A. Tea garden workers
B. Farmers
C. Students
D. Sailors
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Answer: A. Tea garden workers
Question 103: Which Assamese festival is associated with the harvesting of crops?
A. Magh Bihu
B. Bohag Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
A. Magh Bihu
B. Bohag Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
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Answer: A. Magh Bihu
Question 104: The famous Assamese art form ‘Pattachitra' is a type of:
A. Pottery
B. Painting
C. Sculpture
D. Weaving
A. Pottery
B. Painting
C. Sculpture
D. Weaving
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Answer: B. Painting
Question 105: The famous river ‘Brahmaputra' is a lifeline for the people of Assam primarily due to its role in:
A. Fishing
B. Transport
C. Irrigation
D. All of the above
A. Fishing
B. Transport
C. Irrigation
D. All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
Question 106: The ‘Sattriya' dance form was originated by:
A. Srimanta Sankardeva
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D. Hemanta Mukherjee
A. Srimanta Sankardeva
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
D. Hemanta Mukherjee
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Answer: A. Srimanta Sankardeva
Question 107: Which of the following is the traditional hat worn by Assamese men during festivals?
A. Topi
B. Gamosa
C. Borkha
D. Pat
A. Topi
B. Gamosa
C. Borkha
D. Pat
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Answer: D. Pat
Question 108: The Assamese festival ‘Bohag Bihu' is celebrated in which month of the Gregorian calendar?
A. January
B. April
C. June
D. September
A. January
B. April
C. June
D. September
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Answer: B. April
Question 109: The famous ‘Tea Gardens' of Assam are located primarily in the districts of:
A. Golaghat and Jorhat
B. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
C. Guwahati and Kamrup
D. Sivasagar and Dibrugarh
A. Golaghat and Jorhat
B. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
C. Guwahati and Kamrup
D. Sivasagar and Dibrugarh
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Answer: B. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
Question 110: The famous Assamese poet and cultural icon who is known for his contributions to music and cinema is:
A. Zubeen Garg
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Hemanta Mukherjee
D. Manas Robin
A. Zubeen Garg
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Hemanta Mukherjee
D. Manas Robin
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Answer: B. Bhupen Hazarika
Question 111: The Assamese festival ‘Kati Bihu' marks the beginning of which season?
A. Summer
B. Autumn
C. Spring
D. Winter
A. Summer
B. Autumn
C. Spring
D. Winter
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Answer: D. Winter
Question 112: The famous Assamese sweet ‘Laddoo' is a popular food item during which festival?
A. Kati Bihu
B. Magh Bihu
C. Bohag Bihu
D. Baisakhi
A. Kati Bihu
B. Magh Bihu
C. Bohag Bihu
D. Baisakhi
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Answer: C. Bohag Bihu
Question 113: Which of the following is an ancient Assamese theater tradition?
A. Jatra
B. Bhawaiya
C. Borgeet
D. Naatak
A. Jatra
B. Bhawaiya
C. Borgeet
D. Naatak
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Answer: C. Borgeet
Question 114: The famous dance form ‘Bihu' originated from which region of Assam?
A. Barak Valley
B. Brahmaputra Valley
C. Majuli
D. Karbi Anglong
A. Barak Valley
B. Brahmaputra Valley
C. Majuli
D. Karbi Anglong
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Answer: B. Brahmaputra Valley
Question 115: The famous ‘Bihuwan' is:
A. A traditional Assamese hat
B. A sacred garment worn by Assamese brides
C. A musical instrument
D. A type of rice
A. A traditional Assamese hat
B. A sacred garment worn by Assamese brides
C. A musical instrument
D. A type of rice
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Answer: B. A sacred garment worn by Assamese brides
Question 116: Which famous Assamese personality was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019?
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Srimanta Sankardeva
D. Hemanta Mukherjee
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Bhupen Hazarika
C. Srimanta Sankardeva
D. Hemanta Mukherjee
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Answer: B. Bhupen Hazarika
Question 117: The traditional ‘Sunga' dance is associated with the tribal community in:
A. Karbi Anglong
B. Majuli
C. Dibrugarh
D. Sivasagar
A. Karbi Anglong
B. Majuli
C. Dibrugarh
D. Sivasagar
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Answer: A. Karbi Anglong
Question 118: The ‘Dhol' is an important musical instrument in which dance form?
A. Kathak
B. Bihu
C. Bharatnatyam
D. Kuchipudi
A. Kathak
B. Bihu
C. Bharatnatyam
D. Kuchipudi
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Answer: B. Bihu
Question 119: The ‘Bhortal' dance is a folk dance associated with which region in Assam?
A. Upper Assam
B. Lower Assam
C. Barak Valley
D. Majuli
A. Upper Assam
B. Lower Assam
C. Barak Valley
D. Majuli
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Answer: B. Lower Assam
Question 120: The famous traditional dish ‘Masor Tenga' is a type of:
A. Soup
B. Fish curry
C. Pudding
D. Salad
A. Soup
B. Fish curry
C. Pudding
D. Salad
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Answer: B. Fish curry
Question 121: The traditional musical instrument ‘Khul' is associated with:
A. The Bhortal dance
B. The Bihu festival
C. The Sattriya dance
D. The tea gardens
A. The Bhortal dance
B. The Bihu festival
C. The Sattriya dance
D. The tea gardens
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Answer: C. The Sattriya dance
Question 122: The famous ‘Taal' dance is performed during:
A. The harvest season
B. Religious festivals
C. Magh Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
A. The harvest season
B. Religious festivals
C. Magh Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
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Answer: B. Religious festivals
Question 123: The ‘Mekhela Chador' is primarily made from:
A. Cotton
B. Silk
C. Wool
D. Jute
A. Cotton
B. Silk
C. Wool
D. Jute
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Answer: B. Silk
Question 124: Which of the following is an Assamese classical dance form?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Sattriya
D. Kuchipudi
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Sattriya
D. Kuchipudi
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Answer: C. Sattriya
Question 125: The ‘Bihu' festival marks the arrival of which season?
A. Spring
B. Winter
C. Monsoon
D. Summer
A. Spring
B. Winter
C. Monsoon
D. Summer
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Answer: A. Spring
Question 126: The ‘Tenga' dish from Assam is primarily made from:
A. Fish
B. Eggs
C. Bamboo shoots
D. Vegetables
A. Fish
B. Eggs
C. Bamboo shoots
D. Vegetables
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Answer: A. Fish
Question 127: The traditional Assamese ‘Gamosa' is used for:
A. Cooking
B. Dance performances
C. Rituals and prayers
D. Personal adornment
A. Cooking
B. Dance performances
C. Rituals and prayers
D. Personal adornment
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Answer: C. Rituals and prayers
Question 128: The famous Assamese festival ‘Bohag Bihu' is celebrated during:
A. Spring
B. Autumn
C. Winter
D. Summer
A. Spring
B. Autumn
C. Winter
D. Summer
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Answer: A. Spring
Question 129: Which traditional festival of Assam involves lighting lamps to mark the harvest season?
A. Diwali
B. Magh Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
A. Diwali
B. Magh Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Rongali Bihu
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Answer: C. Kati Bihu
Question 130: The traditional Assamese meal usually begins with:
A. Fish curry
B. Rice and dal
C. Sweets
D. Vegetables
A. Fish curry
B. Rice and dal
C. Sweets
D. Vegetables
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Answer: B. Rice and dal
Question 131: The ‘Bihu' song is sung primarily during:
A. Festivals
B. Weddings
C. Agricultural fairs
D. Political gatherings
A. Festivals
B. Weddings
C. Agricultural fairs
D. Political gatherings
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Answer: A. Festivals
Question 132: The famous river ‘Brahmaputra' plays a vital role in:
A. Transportation
B. Flooding
C. Agriculture
D. All of the above
A. Transportation
B. Flooding
C. Agriculture
D. All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
Question 133: The Assamese folk song ‘Borgeet' was written by:
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Srimanta Sankardeva
D. Bhupen Hazarika
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Srimanta Sankardeva
D. Bhupen Hazarika
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Answer: C. Srimanta Sankardeva
Question 134: The traditional Assamese folk dance ‘Bihu' is performed with the use of:
A. Masks
B. Drums
C. Hand gestures
D. Fire
A. Masks
B. Drums
C. Hand gestures
D. Fire
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Answer: B. Drums
Question 135: The ‘Pitha' from Assam is primarily made during:
A. Magh Bihu
B. Bohag Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Durga Puja
A. Magh Bihu
B. Bohag Bihu
C. Kati Bihu
D. Durga Puja
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Answer: B. Bohag Bihu
Question 136: The famous Assamese singer ‘Zubeen Garg' is known for his contributions to:
A. Music
B. Dance
C. Acting
D. All of the above
A. Music
B. Dance
C. Acting
D. All of the above
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Answer: D. All of the above
Question 137: The ‘Gogoi' is a traditional garment worn by:
A. Women
B. Men
C. Both men and women
D. Children
A. Women
B. Men
C. Both men and women
D. Children
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Answer: A. Women
Question 138: The famous Assamese music director who composed songs for films is:
A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Zubeen Garg
C. Hazarika Manas
D. Kumar Sanu
A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Zubeen Garg
C. Hazarika Manas
D. Kumar Sanu
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Answer: A. Bhupen Hazarika
Question 139: The ‘Gamosa' is a symbol of:
A. Respect
B. Happiness
C. Friendship
D. War
A. Respect
B. Happiness
C. Friendship
D. War
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Answer: A. Respect
Question 140: The famous river island ‘Majuli' is located in which part of Assam?
A. North Assam
B. South Assam
C. Eastern Assam
D. Central Assam
A. North Assam
B. South Assam
C. Eastern Assam
D. Central Assam
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Answer: C. Eastern Assam
Question 141: The ‘Muga' silk is:
A. White in color
B. Yellowish and golden
C. Red in color
D. Blue in color
A. White in color
B. Yellowish and golden
C. Red in color
D. Blue in color
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Answer: B. Yellowish and golden
Question 142: The ‘Dhol' and ‘Taal' are traditional instruments in:
A. Sattriya dance
B. Bihu dance
C. Borgeet
D. Jhumur dance
A. Sattriya dance
B. Bihu dance
C. Borgeet
D. Jhumur dance
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Answer: B. Bihu dance
Question 143: ‘Namghar' in Assam is a place used for:
A. Farming
B. Religious gatherings
C. Military meetings
D. Political rallies
A. Farming
B. Religious gatherings
C. Military meetings
D. Political rallies
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Answer: B. Religious gatherings
Question 144: The traditional ‘Masor Tenga' is made with which main ingredient?
A. Chicken
B. Fish
C. Pork
D. Goat
A. Chicken
B. Fish
C. Pork
D. Goat
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Answer: B. Fish
Question 145: The main cuisine of Assam is primarily based on:
A. Rice and fish
B. Wheat and meat
C. Milk and dairy
D. Fruits and nuts
A. Rice and fish
B. Wheat and meat
C. Milk and dairy
D. Fruits and nuts
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Answer: A. Rice and fish
Question 146: The famous Assamese festival ‘Bohag Bihu' celebrates the arrival of:
A. New Year
B. Summer
C. Harvest season
D. Spring
A. New Year
B. Summer
C. Harvest season
D. Spring
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Answer: D. Spring
Question 147: Which of the following traditional dish is made using rice flour and jaggery in Assam?
A. Pitha
B. Chingri
C. Fish Curry
D. Ladoo
A. Pitha
B. Chingri
C. Fish Curry
D. Ladoo
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Answer: A. Pitha
Question 148: The famous ‘Sattriya' dance form is mostly performed during:
A. Bihu festivals
B. Cultural events
C. Religious ceremonies
D. Weddings
A. Bihu festivals
B. Cultural events
C. Religious ceremonies
D. Weddings
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Answer: C. Religious ceremonies
Question 149: The ‘Bhortal' dance is associated with which community in Assam?
A. Assamese Brahmins
B. Tea garden workers
C. Tribal people
D. Vaishnavas
A. Assamese Brahmins
B. Tea garden workers
C. Tribal people
D. Vaishnavas
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Answer: D. Vaishnavas
Question 150: The famous Assamese personality ‘Maniram Dewan' is known for his role in:
A. Politics
B. Social reform
C. Tea industry
D. Military service
A. Politics
B. Social reform
C. Tea industry
D. Military service
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Answer: C. Tea industry
Part 3 of the MCQ series brings you to the culmination of your journey through Assam's art and culture. With detailed questions on the state’s history, festivals, and cultural practices, you’ve now gained a comprehensive understanding of Assam’s rich heritage. This series has provided valuable insights, and we encourage you to continue exploring and appreciating the unique art forms, rituals, and traditions that make Assam a cultural treasure.
