1. Question: Who is considered the first Assamese poet?
a) Madhav Kandali
b) Hemchandra Barua
c) Bhattadeva
d) Sankardev
Answer: a) Madhav Kandali
Explanation: Madhav Kandali is known for translating the Ramayana into Assamese, making him one of the earliest poets in Assamese literature.
2. Question: Which book is written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa?
a) Burhi Aair Xadhu
b) Kokaideu
c) Hasti Vidyarnava
d) Karengar Ligiri
Answer: a) Burhi Aair Xadhu
Explanation: "Burhi Aair Xadhu" is a collection of Assamese folk tales written by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
3. Question: Who is known as the 'Bard of Assam'?
a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
c) Bhupen Hazarika
d) Hemchandra Goswami
Answer: c) Bhupen Hazarika
Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika is celebrated as the 'Bard of Assam' for his significant contributions to Assamese music, poetry, and culture.
4. Question: Which work of Sankardev is considered his magnum opus?
a) Bhakti Ratnavali
b) Kirtan Ghosha
c) Namghosha
d) Gunamala
Answer: b) Kirtan Ghosha
Explanation: "Kirtan Ghosha" is one of the most significant works of Sankardev, reflecting his devotion through lyrical compositions.
5. Question: Who wrote the Assamese novel "Miri Jiyori"?
a) Homen Borgohain
b) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
c) Navakanta Barua
d) Indira Goswami
Answer: b) Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explanation: "Miri Jiyori" is one of the earliest Assamese novels, depicting the life of the Mising community.
6. Question: Who is known as the "Sahityarathi" in Assamese literature?
a) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
b) Hemchandra Barua
c) Bezbaroa
d) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: a) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explanation: Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honored as "Sahityarathi" for his outstanding contributions to Assamese literature.
7. Question: Which book is known as the first Assamese dictionary?
a) Hemkosh
b) Kirtan Ghosha
c) Asomiya Lorar Mitra
d) Baan
Answer: a) Hemkosh
Explanation: "Hemkosh," compiled by Hemchandra Barua, is considered the first Assamese dictionary.
8. Question: Who is the author of "Asomiya Bhaxar Ubhaghat"?
a) Bhattadeva
b) Kaliram Medhi
c) Hiren Gohain
d) Nagen Saikia
Answer: b) Kaliram Medhi
Explanation: Kaliram Medhi is known for his scholarly work on the Assamese language.
9. Question: Who is known as the 'Father of Assamese Prose'?
a) Bhattadeva
b) Madhav Kandali
c) Ananda Ram Dhekiyal Phukan
d) Hemchandra Barua
Answer: c) Ananda Ram Dhekiyal Phukan
Explanation: Ananda Ram Dhekiyal Phukan is considered the pioneer of Assamese prose writing.
10. Question: Who wrote the book "Karengar Ligiri"?
a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
b) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
c) Phani Sarma
d) Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Answer: a) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Explanation: "Karengar Ligiri" is a well-known play written by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
11. Question: Who is called the 'Kalaguru' in Assamese literature?
a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
c) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
d) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explanation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha is honored as "Kalaguru" for his multifaceted contributions to art and literature.
12. Question: Who wrote "Baan," an important work in Assamese poetry?
a) Navakanta Barua
b) Hemchandra Goswami
c) Nilamani Phukan
d) Hiren Bhattacharya
Answer: a) Navakanta Barua
Explanation: Navakanta Barua is renowned for his modern poetry, and "Baan" is one of his notable works.
13. Question: Who wrote the Assamese play "Siraj"?
a) Lakshminath Bezbaroa
b) Mahim Bora
c) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
d) Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: c) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explanation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha wrote "Siraj," reflecting social and historical themes.
14. Question: What is the main theme of "Banikanta Kakati"?
a) Folklore Studies
b) Assamese Grammar
c) Fiction
d) Poetry
Answer: a) Folklore Studies
Explanation: Banikanta Kakati was an eminent scholar known for his studies in Assamese folklore.
15. Question: Who is the author of "Xadori"?
a) Homen Borgohain
b) Indira Goswami
c) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
d) Ananda Ram Dhekiyal Phukan
Answer: c) Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi
Explanation: "Xadori" is a noted work by Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi, contributing significantly to Assamese literature.
16. Question: Who wrote "Asomor Buranji"?
a) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
b) Gunabhiram Barua
c) Hemchandra Goswami
d) Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Answer: a) Suryya Kumar Bhuyan
Explanation: "Asomor Buranji" is a historical work authored by Suryya Kumar Bhuyan.
### Question 17:
Question: Who is the author of the epic 'Ramcharitmanas'?
a) Tulsidas
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Ved Vyas
Answer: a) Tulsidas
Explanation: Tulsidas is the author of 'Ramcharitmanas,' a retelling of the Ramayana in the Awadhi language.
### Question 18:
Question: Who composed the Sanskrit epic 'Mahabharata'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: Vyasa is traditionally credited with composing the 'Mahabharata,' one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
### Question 19:
Question: Who wrote 'Meghaduta'?
a) Kalidasa
b) Tulsidas
c) Bhavabhuti
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Explanation: Kalidasa is the author of 'Meghaduta,' a famous Sanskrit poem describing the message of a lover sent via a cloud.
### Question 20:
Question: Who is considered the first poet of Hindi literature?
a) Amir Khusro
b) Kabir
c) Surdas
d) Chand Bardai
Answer: d) Chand Bardai
Explanation: Chand Bardai is considered the first poet of Hindi literature, known for his epic poem 'Prithviraj Raso.'
### Question 21:
Question: Who composed the Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram'?
a) Ilango Adigal
b) Tiruvalluvar
c) Kambar
d) Avvaiyar
Answer: a) Ilango Adigal
Explanation: Ilango Adigal composed 'Silappadikaram,' one of the five great epics of Tamil literature.
22.Which poet wrote 'Gita Govinda'?
a) Jayadeva
b) Tulsidas
c) Kabir
d) Surdas
Answer: a) Jayadeva
Explanation: Jayadeva wrote 'Gita Govinda,' a Sanskrit text that vividly describes the divine love of Radha and Krishna.
23.Who is the author of 'Arthashastra'?
a) Kautilya
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Bharavi
Answer: a) Kautilya
Explanation: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is the author of 'Arthashastra,' an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economics, and military strategy.
24.Who wrote the famous book 'Indica'?
a) Megasthenes
b) Kalhana
c) Kautilya
d) Banabhatta
Answer: a) Megasthenes
Explanation: Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador, wrote 'Indica,' which provides an account of India during the Mauryan period.
### Question 25:
Question: Who wrote 'Shakuntala'?
a) Kalidasa
b) Bhavabhuti
c) Bhasa
d) Bana
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Explanation: Kalidasa wrote 'Abhijnanasakuntalam' (Shakuntala), a famous Sanskrit play about the love story of Shakuntala and King Dushyanta.
### Question 26:
Question: Who is the author of 'Rajatarangini'?
a) Kalhana
b) Bana
c) Bharavi
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Kalhana
Explanation: Kalhana is the author of 'Rajatarangini,' a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir.
### Question 27:
Question: Who composed the epic 'Raghuvamsha'?
a) Kalidasa
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Bhavabhuti
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Explanation: Kalidasa composed 'Raghuvamsha,' a Sanskrit epic that narrates the history of the Raghu dynasty.
### Question 28:
Question: Who is the author of 'Kiratarjuniya'?
a) Bharavi
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Banabhatta
Answer: a) Bharavi
Explanation: Bharavi is the author of 'Kiratarjuniya,' a Sanskrit epic poem describing the battle between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the guise of a Kirata.
### Question 29:
Question: Who wrote 'Harshacharita'?
a) Banabhatta
b) Kalhana
c) Bharavi
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Banabhatta
Explanation: Banabhatta wrote 'Harshacharita,' a biography of the Indian emperor Harsha.
Question: Who wrote 'Manimekalai'?
a) Sattanar
b) Ilango Adigal
c) Kambar
d) Avvaiyar
Answer: a) Sattanar
Explanation: Sattanar is the author of 'Manimekalai,' one of the great Tamil epics that serves as a sequel to 'Silappadikaram.'
### 31:
Question: Who composed 'Astadhyayi'?
a) Panini
b) Patanjali
c) Vyasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Panini
Explanation: Panini composed 'Astadhyayi,' a highly influential work on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
### 32:
Question: Who wrote 'Panchatantra'?
a) Vishnu Sharma
b) Valmiki
c) Ved Vyas
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Vishnu Sharma
Explanation: 'Panchatantra' is a collection of ancient Indian fables written by Vishnu Sharma, intended to impart wisdom through stories.
### 33:
Question: Who is the author of 'Buddhacharita'?
a) Ashvaghosha
b) Kalidasa
c) Banabhatta
d) Bhavabhuti
Answer: a) Ashvaghosha
Explanation: Ashvaghosha wrote 'Buddhacharita,' an epic poem on the life of Gautama Buddha.
### 34:
Question: Who wrote 'Prithviraj Raso'?
a) Chand Bardai
b) Kalhana
c) Banabhatta
d) Jayadeva
Answer: a) Chand Bardai
Explanation: 'Prithviraj Raso' is an epic poem written by Chand Bardai about the life of Prithviraj Chauhan.
### 35:
Question: Who is the author of 'Abhijnanasakuntalam'?
a) Kalidasa
b) Bhavabhuti
c) Bhasa
d) Bana
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Explanation: Kalidasa wrote 'Abhijnanasakuntalam,' one of the most celebrated Sanskrit plays.
36.Who wrote 'Mudrarakshasa'?
a) Vishakhadatta
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Banabhatta
Answer: a) Vishakhadatta
Explanation: Vishakhadatta is the author of 'Mudrarakshasa,' a political drama set during the Mauryan Empire.
37.Who composed 'Kumarasambhava'?
a) Kalidasa
b) Bhasa
c) Bharavi
d) Bhavabhuti
Answer: a) Kalidasa
Explanation: Kalidasa composed 'Kumarasambhava,' which describes the birth of Kartikeya, the son of Shiva and Parvati.
38.Who is the author of 'Dashakumaracharita'?
a) Dandin
b) Bhasa
c) Banabhatta
d) Bharavi
Answer: a) Dandin
Explanation: Dandin is the author of 'Dashakumaracharita,' a Sanskrit prose romance about ten princes.
39.Who wrote 'Kathasaritsagara'?
a) Somadeva
b) Dandin
c) Banabhatta
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Somadeva
Explanation: Somadeva wrote 'Kathasaritsagara,' a collection of Indian legends, fairy tales, and folk tales.
40.Who is the author of 'Mricchakatika'?
a) Shudraka
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Vishakhadatta
Answer: a) Shudraka
Explanation: 'Mricchakatika' (The Little Clay Cart) is a ten-act Sanskrit drama attributed to Shudraka.
41.Who wrote 'Swapnavasavadatta'?
a) Bhasa
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhavabhuti
d) Vishakhadatta
Answer: a) Bhasa
Explanation: Bhasa is the author of 'Swapnavasavadatta,' a classical Sanskrit play about King Udayana and Queen Vasavadatta.
42.Who composed 'Uttara-Rama-Charita'?
a) Bhavabhuti
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Vishakhadatta
Answer: a) Bhavabhuti
Explanation: Bhavabhuti composed 'Uttara-Rama-Charita,' a Sanskrit play that continues the story of Lord Rama.
### 43:
Question: Who wrote 'Kadambari'?
a) Banabhatta
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhavabhuti
d) Dandin
Answer: a) Banabhatta
Explanation: Banabhatta wrote 'Kadambari,' one of the earliest works of prose fiction in Sanskrit.
### 44:
Question: Who is the author of 'Siddhanta Shiromani'?
a) Bhaskaracharya
b) Aryabhata
c) Brahmagupta
d) Varahamihira
Answer: a) Bhaskaracharya
Explanation: Bhaskaracharya authored 'Siddhanta Shiromani,' an important work in Indian mathematics and astronomy.
### 45:
Question: Who composed 'Surya Siddhanta'?
a) Aryabhata
b) Varahamihira
c) Brahmagupta
d) Bhaskaracharya
Answer: a) Aryabhata
Explanation: 'Surya Siddhanta' is a classical treatise on Indian astronomy traditionally attributed to Aryabhata.
### 46:
Question: Who is the author of 'Ashtanga Hridaya'?
a) Vagbhata
b) Charaka
c) Sushruta
d) Patanjali
Answer: a) Vagbhata
Explanation: Vagbhata is the author of 'Ashtanga Hridaya,' a foundational text of Ayurveda.
### 47:
Question: Who wrote 'Charaka Samhita'?
a) Charaka
b) Sushruta
c) Vagbhata
d) Patanjali
Answer: a) Charaka
Explanation: Charaka wrote the 'Charaka Samhita,' one of the earliest texts on Ayurveda and Indian medicine.
### 48:
Question: Who composed 'Brihat Samhita'?
a) Varahamihira
b) Aryabhata
c) Brahmagupta
d) Bhaskaracharya
Answer: a) Varahamihira
Explanation: Varahamihira composed 'Brihat Samhita,' a comprehensive work on astrology and natural sciences.
### 49:
Question: Who is the author of 'Sushruta Samhita'?
a) Sushruta
b) Charaka
c) Vagbhata
d) Patanjali
Answer: a) Sushruta
Explanation: Sushruta authored the 'Sushruta Samhita,' a seminal text on surgery and medicine in ancient India.
### 50:
Question: Who wrote 'Aryabhatiya'?
a) Aryabhata
b) Brahmagupta
c) Varahamihira
d) Bhaskaracharya
Answer: a) Aryabhata
Explanation: Aryabhata wrote 'Aryabhatiya,' a significant mathematical and astronomical treatise.
### 51:
Question: Who composed 'Ramayana'?
a) Valmiki
b) Vyasa
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Valmiki
Explanation: Valmiki is credited with composing the 'Ramayana,' one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
52: Who is the author of 'Harivamsa'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: 'Harivamsa' is an appendix to the Mahabharata, traditionally attributed to Vyasa.
53: Who wrote 'Natyashastra'?
a) Bharata Muni
b) Panini
c) Bhasa
d) Vishakhadatta
Answer: a) Bharata Muni
Explanation: Bharata Muni authored the 'Natyashastra,' a comprehensive text on performing arts, including theatre, dance, and music.
54: Who composed 'Bhagavad Gita'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: The 'Bhagavad Gita' is a part of the Mahabharata, attributed to Vyasa.
### 55:
Question: Who is the author of 'Astanga Sangraha'?
a) Vagbhata
b) Charaka
c) Sushruta
d) Patanjali
Answer: a) Vagbhata
Explanation: Vagbhata authored 'Astanga Sangraha,' a classical text on Ayurveda, emphasizing eight branches of medicine.
### 56:
Question: Who wrote 'Chandogya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Valmiki
c) Vyasa
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: 'Chandogya Upanishad' is one of the oldest Upanishads, composed by ancient sages.
57:
Question: Who composed 'Matsya Purana'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: 'Matsya Purana' is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, traditionally attributed to Vyasa.
### 58:
Question: Who is the author of 'Vishnu Purana'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: 'Vishnu Purana' is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas and is traditionally attributed to Ved Vyasa.
### 59:
Question: Who wrote 'Skanda Purana'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: 'Skanda Purana' is another significant text among the eighteen Puranas, attributed to Ved Vyasa.
### 60:
Question: Who composed 'Shiva Purana'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: The 'Shiva Purana' is one of the major Puranas dedicated to Lord Shiva and is traditionally attributed to Ved Vyasa.
### 61:
Question: Who is the author of 'Yoga Sutras'?
a) Patanjali
b) Vyasa
c) Bhasa
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Patanjali
Explanation: Patanjali is the author of the 'Yoga Sutras,' a foundational text on the philosophy and practice of yoga.
### 62:
Question: Who wrote 'Sankhya Karika'?
a) Ishvara Krishna
b) Vyasa
c) Patanjali
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Ishvara Krishna
Explanation: Ishvara Krishna authored 'Sankhya Karika,' which outlines the principles of Sankhya philosophy.
### 63:
Question: Who is the author of 'Taittiriya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: 'Taittiriya Upanishad' is one of the principal Upanishads and was composed by ancient sages.
### 64:
Question: Who composed 'Bhagavata Purana'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: The 'Bhagavata Purana' is a significant text among the Puranas and is attributed to Ved Vyasa.
### 65:
Question: Who wrote 'Narayana Sukta'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: 'Narayana Sukta' is a Vedic hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attributed to unknown sages.
### 66:
Question: Who is the author of 'Vedanta Sutras'?
a) Badarayana
b) Vyasa
c) Patanjali
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Badarayana
Explanation: The 'Vedanta Sutras' were authored by Badarayana and outline the principles of Vedanta philosophy.
### 67:
Question: Who wrote 'Dharma Shastra'?
a) Manu
b) Yajnavalkya
c) Bhasa
d) Vyasa
Answer: a) Manu
Explanation: 'Manusmriti' or 'Manu Smriti' is a significant text of ancient Indian law attributed to Manu.
### 68:
Question: Who is the author of 'Samkhya Sutra'?
a) Kapila
b) Patanjali
c) Vyasa
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Kapila
Explanation: Kapila is traditionally considered the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy and author of the 'Samkhya Sutra.'
### 69:
Question: Who wrote 'Vishnu Sahasranama'?
a) Ved Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Ved Vyasa
Explanation: 'Vishnu Sahasranama' is a sacred text listing the thousand names of Lord Vishnu, attributed to Ved Vyasa.
### 70:
Question: Who composed 'Mahabharata'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Bhasa
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: The 'Mahabharata' is an epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and is attributed to Vyasa.
### 71:
Question: Who wrote 'Suktas'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The Suktas are hymns from the Vedas, composed by ancient sages.
### 72:
Question: Who is the author of 'Mundaka Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Mundaka Upanishad' is a key Upanishadic text attributed to ancient sages.
### 73:
Question: Who wrote 'Prasna Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Prasna Upanishad' is another significant Upanishadic text composed by ancient sages.
### 74:
Question: Who composed 'Isopanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Isopanishad' is a principal Upanishad that emphasizes the unity of the self and the universe.
### 75:
Question: Who is the author of 'Shvetashvatara Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Shvetashvatara Upanishad' discusses the nature of the divine and is attributed to ancient sages.
### 76:
Question: Who wrote 'Rigveda'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Rigveda' is one of the oldest known sacred texts, composed by ancient sages.
### 77:
Question: Who composed 'Atharvaveda'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Atharvaveda' is a collection of hymns and spells, attributed to ancient sages.
### 78:
Question: Who wrote 'Yajurveda'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Yajurveda' contains prose mantras and is attributed to ancient sages.
### 79:
Question: Who composed 'Samaveda'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Samaveda' consists of melodies and chants, attributed to ancient sages.
### 80:
Question: Who is the author of 'Katha Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Katha Upanishad' is a philosophical text exploring the nature of reality and self.
### 81:
Question: Who wrote 'Aitareya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Aitareya Upanishad' is an early Upanishadic text attributed to ancient sages.
### 82:
Question: Who is the author of 'Brahma Sutras'?
a) Badarayana
b) Vyasa
c) Patanjali
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Badarayana
Explanation: The 'Brahma Sutras' are attributed to Badarayana and summarize the teachings of the Upanishads.
### 83:
Question: Who composed 'Chandogya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Chandogya Upanishad' is one of the oldest Upanishads, composed by ancient sages.
### 84:
Question: Who wrote 'Gopala Tapani Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Gopala Tapani Upanishad' is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is attributed to ancient sages.
### 85:
Question: Who is the author of 'Mandukya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: The 'Mandukya Upanishad' is a short yet profound text discussing the nature of reality and consciousness.
### 85:
Question: Who wrote 'Siddhanta Siromani'?
a) Bhaskaracharya
b) Aryabhata
c) Brahmagupta
d) Varahamihira
Answer: a) Bhaskaracharya
Explanation: Siddhanta Siromani is a significant work in Indian mathematics and astronomy, authored by Bhaskaracharya.
### 86:
Question: Who composed 'Yajnavalkya Smriti'?
a) Yajnavalkya
b) Manu
c) Vyasa
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Yajnavalkya
Explanation: Yajnavalkya Smriti is an important text on Hindu law and is attributed to Yajnavalkya.
### 87:
Question: Who wrote 'Tattva Bodha'?
a) Adi Shankaracharya
b) Ramanuja
c) Madhva
d) Nimbarka
Answer: a) Adi Shankaracharya
Explanation: Tattva Bodha is a foundational text of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, authored by Adi Shankaracharya.
### 88:
Question: Who is the author of 'Isha Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Isha Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads, attributed to ancient sages.
### 89:
Question: Who wrote 'Brahadaranyaka Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Brahadaranyaka Upanishad is a significant text exploring the nature of reality, attributed to ancient sages.
### 90:
Question: Who composed 'Prashna Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Prashna Upanishad is a philosophical text that addresses fundamental questions about existence.
### 91:
Question: Who is the author of 'Chandogya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Chandogya Upanishad is one of the oldest Upanishads, composed by ancient sages.
### 92:
Question: Who wrote 'Mandukya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Mandukya Upanishad discusses the nature of reality and consciousness, attributed to ancient sages.
### 93:
Question: Who composed 'Brahma Sutras'?
a) Badarayana
b) Vyasa
c) Patanjali
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Badarayana
Explanation: Brahma Sutras summarize the teachings of the Upanishads and are attributed to Badarayana.
### 94:
Question: Who wrote 'Kena Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Kena Upanishad addresses the nature of the self and the ultimate reality.
### 95:
Question: Who composed 'Taittiriya Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Taittiriya Upanishad is one of the principal Upanishads and was composed by ancient sages.
### 96:
Question: Who is the author of 'Svetasvatara Upanishad'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Svetasvatara Upanishad discusses the nature of the divine and is attributed to ancient sages.
### 97:
Question: Who wrote 'Bhagavad Gita'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata and is attributed to Vyasa.
### 98:
Question: Who composed 'Harivamsa'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: Harivamsa is an appendix to the Mahabharata, traditionally attributed to Vyasa.
### 99:
Question: Who is the author of 'Narayana Sukta'?
a) Unknown sages
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Kalidasa
Answer: a) Unknown sages
Explanation: Narayana Sukta is a Vedic hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attributed to unknown sages.
### 100:
Question: Who wrote 'Dharma Shastra'?
a) Manu
b) Yajnavalkya
c) Bhasa
d) Vyasa
Answer: a) Manu
Explanation: Manusmriti, or Manu Smriti, is a significant text of ancient Indian law attributed to Manu.
### 101:
Question: Who composed 'Yogavasistha'?
a) Valmiki
b) Vyasa
c) Valmiki
d) Lakshmana
Answer: a) Valmiki
Explanation: Yogavasistha is a philosophical text that blends philosophy and storytelling, attributed to Valmiki.
### 102:
Question: Who wrote 'Niti Shataka'?
a) Bhartrihari
b) Kalidasa
c) Bhasa
d) Vyasa
Answer: a) Bhartrihari
Explanation: Niti Shataka is a collection of aphorisms on ethics and morality, authored by Bhartrihari.
### 103:
Question: Who is the author of 'Siddhanta Siromani'?
a) Bhaskaracharya
b) Aryabhata
c) Brahmagupta
d) Varahamihira
Answer: a) Bhaskaracharya
Explanation: Siddhanta Siromani is an important work in Indian mathematics and astronomy, authored by Bhaskaracharya.
### 104:
Question: Who composed 'Sankhya Sutra'?
a) Kapila
b) Patanjali
c) Vyasa
d) Charaka
Answer: a) Kapila
Explanation: Sankhya Sutra is attributed to Kapila, the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy.
### 105:
Question: Who wrote 'Bhagavat Purana'?
a) Vyasa
b) Valmiki
c) Kalidasa
d) Tulsidas
Answer: a) Vyasa
Explanation: The Bhagavat Purana is a significant text that narrates the life of Lord Krishna, traditionally attributed to Vyasa.
### 107:
Question: Who is the author of the short story collection 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Indira Goswami
b) Homen Borgohain
c) Apu Barua
d) Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Answer: a) Indira Goswami
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' is a notable work by Indira Goswami, exploring themes of Assamese culture and society.
### 108:
Question: In which year was 'Jonaki Jog' published?
a) 1975
b) 1985
c) 1995
d) 2005
Answer: b) 1985
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' was published in 1985 and is recognized for its contribution to Assamese literature.
### 109:
Question: What is the primary theme of 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Historical events
b) Folktales
c) Human emotions and relationships
d) Nature
Answer: c) Human emotions and relationships
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' focuses on the intricacies of human emotions and relationships within the Assamese context.
### 110:
Question: Which literary genre does 'Jonaki Jog' belong to?
a) Poetry
b) Novel
c) Short stories
d) Drama
Answer: c) Short stories
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' is a collection of short stories that reflect various aspects of Assamese life.
### 111:
Question: Which narrative style is predominantly used in 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Stream of consciousness
b) Realism
c) Magical realism
d) Surrealism
Answer: b) Realism
Explanation: The stories in 'Jonaki Jog' primarily utilize realism to depict the lives of ordinary people.
### 112:
Question: Who is a prominent character in one of the stories from 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Bhagirathi
b) Kiran
c) Ranjit
d) Kamala
Answer: a) Bhagirathi
Explanation: Bhagirathi is a character that represents the struggles faced by women in society, appearing in one of the stories.
### 113:
Question: What does 'Jonaki Jog' symbolize in Assamese literature?
a) Revolution
b) Love
c) Cultural heritage
d) Modernity
Answer: c) Cultural heritage
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' symbolizes the cultural heritage and traditions of Assam, highlighting its significance in literature.
### 114:
Question: Which of the following is a notable story from 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) The Last Wish
b) The Singing River
c) The Road to Freedom
d) The Forgotten Village
Answer: a) The Last Wish
Explanation: 'The Last Wish' is one of the notable stories from 'Jonaki Jog,' showcasing deep emotional themes.
### 115:
Question: In 'Jonaki Jog,' how does the author portray the role of women?
a) As traditional homemakers
b) As symbols of strength and resilience
c) As passive characters
d) As leaders
Answer: b) As symbols of strength and resilience
Explanation: The author portrays women in 'Jonaki Jog' as strong and resilient individuals facing societal challenges.
### 116:
Question: Which literary award did Indira Goswami receive for her contributions to literature?
a) Jnanpith Award
b) Sahitya Akademi Award
c) Booker Prize
d) Pulitzer Prize
Answer: a) Jnanpith Award
Explanation: Indira Goswami received the Jnanpith Award for her significant contributions to Indian literature.
117.What is the setting for most stories in 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Urban cities
b) Rural Assam
c) Historical palaces
d) Modern-day America
Answer: b) Rural Assam
Explanation: Most stories in 'Jonaki Jog' are set in rural Assam, reflecting the local culture and environment.
118.How does Indira Goswami address social issues in 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Through humor
b) Through metaphors
c) Through direct storytelling
d) Through poetry
Answer: c) Through direct storytelling
Explanation: Indira Goswami addresses social issues directly through the narratives in 'Jonaki Jog.'
119.Which literary device is frequently used in 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Symbolism
b) Foreshadowing
c) Allegory
d) Hyperbole
Answer: a) Symbolism
Explanation: Symbolism is frequently used in 'Jonaki Jog' to convey deeper meanings and themes.
120.What impact did 'Jonaki Jog' have on Assamese literature?
a) It introduced new genres
b) It revived interest in traditional themes
c) It was not well-received
d) It focused solely on historical narratives
Answer: b) It revived interest in traditional themes
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' played a significant role in reviving interest in traditional themes within Assamese literature.
121.Which aspect of Assamese culture is highlighted in 'Jonaki Jog'?
a) Festivals
b) Cuisine
c) Folklore
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: 'Jonaki Jog' highlights various aspects of Assamese culture, including festivals, cuisine, and folklore.
