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21
Who founded the Varman dynasty in Assam?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Varman dynasty was the first historical dynasty of the Kamarupa kingdom. It was established by Pushyavarman, a contemporary of Samudragupta.
22
Who was the first Ahom Monarch to assume the Hindu title of 'Swarganarayan'?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Suhungmung Dihingia Rojaa was the first Ahom king to expand the kingdom and the polity, allow Assamese influence in his court and accept a non-Ahom title - Swarganarayan.
23
Which Koch king rebuilt the Kamakhya temple?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Kamakhya temple was rebuilt by Koch King Naranarayan and Ahom kings.
24
The ancient name of Assam as mentioned in epics Ramayana and Mahabharata is
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names 'Pragjyotisha' and 'Kamrupa' were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas.
25
Who among the following led the first rebellion against the British rule in Assam in 1828?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
In 1828, Gomdhar Konwar, a prince of the Ahom royal family, his colleague Dhanjay Borgohain and their followers rose in revolt against the British occupation of Assam.
26
In Assam, a source of hot water spring is situated in
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Answer: Option A
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27
Which of the following Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam is known for the golden langur?
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Answer: Option A
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Despite conservation threats posed by encroachment and illegal logging, the Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary in western Assam, situated close to the Bhutan border has maintained its stature as the biggest habitat of the golden langur, one of the 25 most endangered primate species in the world.
28
Which one of the following was the earliest historical dynasty of Assam?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The earliest historical dynasty of Assam was the Narakas. The Narakas ruled parts of ancient Assam during the 4th and 5th centuries CE. They are known for their contributions to Assamese culture and history.

Option A: The Varmans were a dynasty that ruled Assam later in history.

Option C: The Salastambhas were not a historical dynasty of Assam.

Option D: The Palas were a dynasty that ruled parts of India but were not associated with early Assam.

So, the correct answer is Option B: Narakas, as they were the earliest historical dynasty of Assam.
29
According to 2011 census, decadal growth (2001 - 2011) of population of Assam is
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to the Census of India, 2011 the population of Assam stands at 312.05 lakh of which 159.39 lakh are male and 152.66 lakh are female. The decadal growth of the State's population works out at 17.1 percent during the decade 2001 - 2011 as against 17.68 percent for the country as a whole.
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According to 2011 census, male population of Assam is
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Answer: Option A
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As per the Census 2011, the total population of Assam is 3.12 Cr. Thus the population of Assam forms 2.58 percent of India in 2011. Assam has total population of 3,12,05,576 in which males were 1,59,39,443 while females were 1,52,66,133. The total area of Assam is 78,438 square km.