This Assam GK blog is dedicated to helping you excel in your competitive exams! In this article, we will focus on an important topic that often appears in various competitive exams in Assam: “Famous Books and Authors of Assam.” Assam, a land of rich cultural heritage and literary brilliance, has been a treasure trove of renowned books and accomplished authors throughout history.
As a competitive exam aspirant, having knowledge about the famous books and authors of Assam can give you an edge in your preparation. These questions frequently appear in exams conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Assam Police, Assam direct recruitment and other government recruitment exams. Therefore, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with the notable literary works that have emerged from this state and the authors behind them.
Whether you are preparing for the Assam Civil Services Examination (APSC), Assam police recruitment exam, Assam direct recruitment or any other competitive exam in Assam, this article will equip you with valuable insights into the famous books and authors of Assam, enabling you to tackle relevant questions with confidence. So, let’s dive in and unravel the literary treasures that await us in the realm of Assam GK!
Q. Who authored the book, Assamese : Its Formation and Development ?
A. Maheswar Neog
B. Banikanta Kakati
C. Golok Chandra Goswami
D. Hemchandra Goswami
Q. Hema Saraswati was a court poet of ____ among the following kings.
A. Bhaskar Varman
B. Durlabh Narayan
C. Brahmapada
D. Rudra Singha
Q. Who was the first Assamese poet who translated Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese verse called Saptakanda Ramayana?
A. Ratnakar Kandali
B. Sridhar Kandli
C. Ananta Kandali
D. Madhava Kandali
Q. Who did not belong the ‘Jonaki Yug’
A. Lakshiminath Bezbaruah
B. Chandrakumar Agarwala
C. Hemchandra Goswami
D. Nidhiram Farwell
Q. 1836 CE was crucial in case of Assamese language and literature because
A. Assamese was reinstated as official language of Assam
B. Bengali was introduced as official language of Assam
C. First Assamese Novel was published
D. First Assamese Magazine was published from Calcutta
Q. Which mathematics teacher wrote novels in Assamese language in the nickname ‘Shilabhdra’?
A. Dr. Bhaben Saikia
B. Dr. B. K. Kakati
C. Dr. S. K Bhuyan
D. Rebati Mohan Bhuyan
Q. The first Ankiya Naat composed by Sankardeva is
A. Kaliya Daman
B. Chihnayatra
C. Rukmini Haran
D. None of the above
Q. The novel, Maharrathi on Karna of the Mahabharata was written by
A. Chandra Prasad Saikia
B. Nimal prabha Bardoloi
C. Dr. Bhaben Saikia
D. Dr. Lakshmi Nandan Borah
Q. Medini Choudhury wrote the novel, Pherengadao on the life histroy of
A. Gopinath Bardoloi
B. Juoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Brisnu Prasad Rabha
D. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Q.‘Chira Chenehi Mor Bhasa Janani’ is a patriotic song written by
A. Lakshminath Bezbauruah
B. Mitradev Mahanta
C. Purusottam das
D. Pravati Prasad Baruah
Q. Who wrote the book, Deo Langkhui?
A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
B. Rita Chowdhury
C. Chandra Prasad Saikia
D. Prabhat Goswami
Q. Who wrote the book, Hriday EK Nadir Nam?
A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
B. Jayanta Madhab Bora
C. Anuradha Sharma Pujari
D. Maheswar Neog
Q. Who of the following is known as ‘Bihogi Kobi’?
A. Prasannalal Choudhury
B. Raghunath Choudhary
C.Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
D.Jatindra Nath Duwara
Q. Who among the following is the author of Bhakti Ratnavali?
A.Mahapurush Sankardev
B.Mahapurush Madhabdev
C. Ananta Kandali
D. Damodardev
Q. “Boroni Fisa O Ayen” is a book on –
A. Bodo Songs
B. Laws of Bodos
C. Bodo Dance
D. Manas National Park
Q. Who was the first editor of Assamese magazine “Jonaki” –
A. Cahndra Kumar Agarwala
B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
C. Bishnu Rabha
D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Q. From which city, the first Assamese language magazine Arunodoy was published –
A. Guwahati
B. Sivasagar
C. Dibrugarh
D. Tezpur
Q. Who founded and edited the Assamese weekly the ‘Deka Axom’?
A. Ananda Chandra Barua
B. Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
C. Benudhar Sharma
D. Atul Chandra Barua
Q. The novel, The Kaziranga Trail is written by
A. Medini Choudhury
B. Pradip Chandra Sarma
C. Arup Kumar Dutta
D. Debendra Nath Acharyya
Q. Who was the first Assamese recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award?
A. Jatindra Nath Duwarah
B. Benudhar Sharma
C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
D. Nalini Bala Devi
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