Festivals of Assam:
Assam and North-East India is diverse in culture and festivals. Here, so many communities live together and all of them have their own cultures and festivals. Some of them are Bihu, Ali Aye Ligang etc. etc. Government of Assam is going to conduct Teachers Eligibility test almost every year to fulfill the needs of teachers of schools throughout the state. This time Assam Government has changed the recruitment process which is called as TET Cum Recruitment Test. This recruitment is direct recruitment that means there will be cutoff marks based of total no of posts that has already advertised. The syllabus is also changed in comparison to previous year syllabus. This time maximum questions will be asked from Assam and it’s people.
Festivals of Assam:
TET Cum Direct recruitment test will primarily focus on Assam and it’s people. There will be maximum questions from Assam culture and Literature, History, Geography etc. Assam and it’s people refers to the following topics-
- Assam Geography
- Assam History
- Assam Culture
- Assam Festivals
- Assam Dances
- Assam Economy
- Assam Politics
- Assam Sports
- Assam Literature
- Assam Current Affairs etc.
Festivals of Assam:
Important MCQs –
1. Which festival is considered the most important in Assam and marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year?
A) Bihu
B) Diwali
C) Holi
D) Eid
Answer: A) Bihu
2. The “Bihu” festival in Assam is primarily celebrated to mark which of the following?
A) Harvest season
B) Birth of Lord Krishna
C) Arrival of the monsoon
D) Spring season
Answer: A) Harvest season
3. The “Bohag Bihu” is celebrated during which month of the year?
A) March-April
B) January-February
C) July-August
D) November-December
Answer: A) March-April
4. “Magh Bihu” is associated with which season in Assam?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Winter
D) Spring
Answer: C) Winter
5. The traditional dance form performed during Bihu festivals in Assam is known as?
A) Bharatnatyam
B) Bihu Dance
C) Kathak
D) Kuchipudi
Answer: B) Bihu Dance
6. “Bihu” songs, which are sung during the festival, are generally sung in which language?
A) Hindi
B) Assamese
C) Bengali
D) Tamil
Answer: B) Assamese
7. Which of the following is a prominent folk instrument used during the Bihu festival in Assam?
A) Sitar
B) Dhol
C) Violin
D) Flute
Answer: B) Dhol
8. Which of these is a traditional dish associated with the Bihu festival in Assam?
A) Samosa
B) Pitha
C) Dosa
D) Biryani
Answer: B) Pitha
9. The “Rongali Bihu” in Assam is celebrated primarily by which community?
A) Hindu
B) Muslim
C) Sikh
D) Buddhist
Answer: A) Hindu
10. Which river is considered sacred and plays an important role in the cultural life of Assam?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Ganges
C) Yamuna
D) Godavari
Answer: A) Brahmaputra
11. The “Ambubachi Mela” is held annually at which temple in Assam?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Umananda Temple
C) Siva Dol
D) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Answer: A) Kamakhya Temple
12. What is the primary attire worn by women during the Bihu festival in Assam?
A) Sari
B) Mekhela Chador
C) Salwar Kameez
D) Lehenga
Answer: B) Mekhela Chador
13. “Bihu” festival is celebrated in three different phases. Which phase marks the arrival of the New Year?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Bohag Bihu and Kati Bihu
Answer: A) Bohag Bihu
14. The “Sankardev Kalakshetra” is located in which city of Assam?
A) Guwahati
B) Jorhat
C) Dibrugarh
D) Tezpur
Answer: A) Guwahati
15. The “Bihu” festival is celebrated by which ethnic group in Assam?
A) Assamese
B) Bodos
C) Karbis
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
16. “Kati Bihu” is celebrated in Assam to mark which of the following?
A) Harvest of rice
B) The beginning of the sowing season
C) The time of the year when the crops are still growing and prayers for a good harvest are offered
D) New Year celebration
Answer: C) The time of the year when the crops are still growing and prayers for a good harvest are offered
17. Which folk dance form is performed during the “Magh Bihu” festival, particularly after the harvest is gathered?
A) Sattriya
B) Bihu Dance
C) Jhumur
D) Dhol Cholom
Answer: B) Bihu Dance
18. The “Tea Festival” in Assam celebrates the state’s rich tea culture. It is typically held in which month?
A) January
B) November
C) December
D) October
Answer: C) December
19. Which Assamese festival is most closely associated with “Makar Sankranti”?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Holi
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
20. The traditional Assamese headgear worn by men during the Bihu festival is called?
A) Tupi
B) Rumaal
C) Gamusa
D) Phulam Japi
Answer: D) Phulam Japi
21. Which of the following is a traditional drink prepared during Bihu festivals in Assam?
A) Lassi
B) Apong
C) Pukka
D) Feni
Answer: B) Apong
22. Which Assamese festival is celebrated with a focus on the worship of cows?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Teej
Answer: B) Magh Bihu
23. “Sattriya” is a classical dance form originating from which region of Assam?
A) Barak Valley
B) Majuli
C) Kaziranga
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: B) Majuli
24. The “Bihu” dance performed during the festival is primarily performed in groups. What is the name of the male-dominated traditional Bihu dance?
A) Jhumur
B) Bagurumba
C) Bihu Dance
D) Sattriya
Answer: C) Bihu Dance
25. The “Ugoroni” song is associated with which of the following festivals in Assam?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Diwali
C) Holi
D) Eid
Answer: A) Bohag Bihu
26. Which traditional weaving art is Assam famous for, especially seen in its Mekhela Chador and Gamosa?
A) Kanjivaram
B) Pochampally
C) Assam Silk (Muga)
D) Bandhani
Answer: C) Assam Silk (Muga)
27. Which Assamese food item is commonly prepared using rice flour and jaggery during the Bihu festival?
A) Pitha
B) Ladoo
C) Halwa
D) Kheer
Answer: A) Pitha
28. Which of the following is a major tourist attraction in Assam, known for its cultural festivals and wildlife?
A) Kaziranga National Park
B) Umananda Temple
C) Kaziranga Tea Garden
D) Majuli River Island
Answer: A) Kaziranga National Park
29. “Bhortal” and “Dhol” are traditional musical instruments used in which festival of Assam?
A) Holi
B) Bihu
C) Eid
D) Durga Puja
Answer: B) Bihu
30. In which district of Assam is the Kamakhya Temple, a major pilgrimage destination, located?
A) Jorhat
B) Sonitpur
C) Guwahati (Kamrup)
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Guwahati (Kamrup)
31. The “Brahmaputra Beach Festival” is celebrated to showcase which of the following aspects of Assam’s culture?
A) Tea Culture
B) River Cruises and Water Sports
C) Classical Music
D) Folk Dance
Answer: B) River Cruises and Water Sports
32. The “Bihu” festival is an important event for Assamese society. It is mainly associated with which occupation?
A) Tea farming
B) Farming and agriculture
C) Fishing
D) Weaving
Answer: B) Farming and agriculture
33. Which of the following is the traditional form of drama or theater practiced in Assam, often performed during festivals?
A) Jatra
B) Bhaona
C) Nautanki
D) Kathakali
Answer: B) Bhaona
34. The “Bihu” festival has three distinct phases. What is the name of the Bihu celebrated in mid-October that marks the end of the harvest season?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Kati Bihu
C) Magh Bihu
D) Bhogali Bihu
Answer: B) Kati Bihu
35. Which of these is a popular sweet dish of Assam often made during the Bihu festival?
A) Sandesh
B) Pitha
C) Rasgulla
D) Laddoo
Answer: B) Pitha
36. What is the name of the famous river island in Assam that is known for its unique culture and is a major center of Assamese culture?
A) Majuli
B) Sadiya
C) Hajo
D) Kaziranga
Answer: A) Majuli
37. The “Rongali Bihu” is celebrated in the Assamese month of Bohag. Which animal is commonly sacrificed during the Magh Bihu festival?
A) Goat
B) Cow
C) Buffalo
D) Hen
Answer: A) Goat
38. Which festival in Assam is also known as the “Feast of the Harvest”?
A) Diwali
B) Baisakhi
C) Magh Bihu
D) Holi
Answer: C) Magh Bihu
39. What is the most famous textile of Assam, known for its golden sheen?
A) Kanjeevaram Silk
B) Muga Silk
C) Chanderi Silk
D) Khadi
Answer: B) Muga Silk
40. “Gamosa” is a traditional cloth of Assam. What is it primarily used for?
A) Offering prayers
B) Worn as a shawl
C) Used as a towel
D) Worn as a headgear
Answer: B) Worn as a shawl
41. The “Ganga Sagar Mela” is held annually in Assam to celebrate the confluence of the Brahmaputra and which other river?
A) Barak
B) Dibru
C) Ganges
D) Subansiri
Answer: A) Barak
42. Which of the following is a prominent festival in Assam that celebrates the community’s rice harvest and is closely tied to the agricultural cycle?
A) Diwali
B) Baisakhi
C) Magh Bihu
D) Maha Shivaratri
Answer: C) Magh Bihu
43. The traditional Assamese dance form “Sattriya” was created by which saint?
A) Sankardev
B) Madhavdev
C) Srimanta Sankardev
D) Bishnupriya Manipuri
Answer: A) Sankardev
44. Which of these is a popular folk song form associated with the Bihu festival in Assam?
A) Bhortal
B) Bihu Geet
C) Natya
D) Tarja
Answer: B) Bihu Geet
45. The famous “Brahmaputra River” is the lifeline of Assam. What is the state capital located along the river?
A) Tezpur
B) Jorhat
C) Guwahati
D) Dibrugarh
Answer: C) Guwahati
46. The traditional ‘Mekhela Chador’ worn by Assamese women is made of which fabric?
A) Cotton
B) Wool
C) Muga Silk
D) Khadi
Answer: C) Muga Silk
47. What is the “Bohag Bihu” festival also known as in Assam?
A) Harvest Festival
B) Spring Festival
C) Assamese New Year
D) Winter Festival
Answer: C) Assamese New Year
48. The popular dance form “Bihu Naas” is a highlight of which festival in Assam?
A) Magh Bihu
B) Bohag Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Holi
Answer: B) Bohag Bihu
49. In which district of Assam is the famous Kaziranga National Park located?
A) Kamrup
B) Sonitpur
C) Golaghat
D) Jorhat
Answer: C) Golaghat
50. The “Sungudi” is a traditional craft of Assam. What is it primarily used for?
A) Pottery
B) Weaving
C) Metalwork
D) Bamboo crafting
Answer: B) Weaving
51. Which food item, traditionally made during the Bihu festival, is often served as a dessert in Assam?
A) Kheer
B) Pitha
C) Khichdi
D) Dosa
Answer: B) Pitha
52. The “Bihu” festival is celebrated with prayers and offerings to which deity in Assam?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Durga
D) Lord Krishna
Answer: A) Shiva
53. The “Assamese Gamosa” is a traditional cloth that is often given as a gift during festivals. What is its primary use?
A) Tying hair
B) Towel or headwear
C) Bedspread
D) Dress
Answer: B) Towel or headwear
54. The “Japi” is a traditional headgear used during the Bihu festival. It is made from which material?
A) Bamboo
B) Cotton
C) Wood
D) Gold
Answer: A) Bamboo
55. Which traditional Assamese musical instrument, made of bamboo, is commonly used in Bihu celebrations?
A) Tabla
B) Flute
C) Dhol
D) Harmonium
Answer: C) Dhol
56. The “Ambubachi Mela” is one of the most famous religious festivals in Assam. It is held at which temple?
A) Kamakhya Temple
B) Umananda Temple
C) Siva Dol
D) Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Answer: A) Kamakhya Temple
57. The “Bhortal” dance form of Assam is often performed in association with which of the following?
A) Durga Puja
B) Sattriya Culture
C) Magh Bihu
D) Baisakhi
Answer: B) Sattriya Culture
58. The famous “Majuli” river island is located in which part of Assam?
A) Western Assam
B) Upper Assam
C) Central Assam
D) Northern Assam
Answer: B) Upper Assam
59. The “Tea Gardens” of Assam are famous for producing which type of tea?
A) Green Tea
B) Oolong Tea
C) Black Tea
D) White Tea
Answer: C) Black Tea
60. Which festival in Assam marks the start of the winter season and is celebrated by lighting lamps and offering prayers?
A) Baisakhi
B) Diwali
C) Kati Bihu
D) Holi
Answer: C) Kati Bihu
61. The “Bihu Dhol” is an important instrument in Assam’s traditional music. What material is it primarily made from?
A) Wood
B) Copper
C) Leather
D) Clay
Answer: C) Leather
62. The “Bihu” festival is divided into three parts: Bohag, Magh, and Kati. Which one of these is celebrated during the month of October?
A) Bohag Bihu
B) Magh Bihu
C) Kati Bihu
D) Baisakhi
Answer: C) Kati Bihu
63. Which Assamese traditional dance is performed by both men and women, and involves graceful movements and footwork?
A) Bharatnatyam
B) Bihu Dance
C) Kathak
D) Kuchipudi
Answer: B) Bihu Dance
64. The “Assamese Bhogali Bihu” is primarily associated with which of the following?
A) Harvest of Rice
B) The arrival of the monsoon
C) The sowing season
D) The end of winter
Answer: D) The end of winter
65. The “Muga” silk produced in Assam is primarily associated with which of the following?
A) Kanjivaram weaving
B) Traditional Assamese dress
C) The tea industry
D) Bamboo crafts
Answer: B) Traditional Assamese dress