Assamese Literature Quiz

🧠 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 1

1. Who is known as the Father of Assamese prose?

A. Hema Saraswati

B. Bhattadeva

C. Madhav Kandali

D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

✔️ Answer: B. Bhattadeva

Explanation: Bhattadeva is credited with pioneering prose writing in Assamese.

2. Who translated the Ramayana into Assamese for the first time?

A. Bhattadeva

B. Sankardev

C. Madhav Kandali

D. Ananta Kandali

✔️ Answer: C. Madhav Kandali

Explanation: Madhav Kandali translated the Ramayana during the 14th century.

3. Who is the author of "Kirtan Ghoxa"?

A. Sankardev

B. Madhav Kandali

C. Bhattadeva

D. Ananta Kandali

✔️ Answer: A. Sankardev

Explanation: Sankardev composed "Kirtan Ghoxa," a religious scripture.

4. The first Assamese printed book is:

A. Kirtan Ghoxa

B. Dharmapustak

C. Axom Buranji

D. Asomiya Abhidhan

✔️ Answer: B. Dharmapustak

Explanation: "Dharmapustak" was the first printed book in Assamese (Bible portions, 1813).

5. Who is known as the "Sahityarathi" of Assamese literature?

A. Birinchi Kumar Barua

B. Hemchandra Goswami

C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

D. Nalinibala Devi

✔️ Answer: C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: Bezbaroa is revered for his immense contribution to Assamese literature.

6. Which is the first Assamese novel?

A. Padum Kunwari

B. Bhanumati

C. Lahori

D. Mor Jeevan Sowaran

✔️ Answer: B. Bhanumati

Explanation: "Bhanumati" was written by Padmanath Gohain Baruah.

7. Who edited the first Assamese magazine “Orunodoi”?

A. Nathan Brown

B. Bezbaroa

C. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

D. George King

✔️ Answer: A. Nathan Brown

Explanation: "Orunodoi" was published by American Baptist missionaries.

8. The literary movement ‘Jonaki era’ is associated with which century?

A. 18th Century

B. 19th Century

C. 20th Century

D. 21st Century

✔️ Answer: B. 19th Century

Explanation: The Jonaki era began in the late 19th century with romanticism in Assamese literature.

9. Who was the first Assamese short story writer?

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Hemchandra Goswami

C. Rajanikanta Bordoloi

D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

✔️ Answer: A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: He wrote "Paanchti Galpa," a collection of short stories.

10. Which Assamese poet is known for his children’s literature?

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Nabakanta Barua

C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

✔️ Answer: D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: He composed numerous works for children, including fables and poems.

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📘 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 2

11. Who wrote the famous novel “Gonga Silonir Pakhi”?

A. Nirupama Borgohain

B. Indira Goswami

C. Arupa Patangia Kalita

D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

✔️ Answer: D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

Explanation: One of the iconic works of Indira Goswami (pen name: Mamoni Raisom).

12. The author of "Jibonor Batot" is:

A. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika

B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

C. Arupa Kalita

D. Homen Borgohain

✔️ Answer: B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Explanation: A noted writer and filmmaker, he penned this acclaimed work.

13. “Kobo Aji” is a famous poem by:

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: A famous poem reflecting his romantic and emotional style.

14. Who received the first Jnanpith Award in Assamese?

A. Navakanta Barua

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

D. Homen Borgohain

✔️ Answer: B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

Explanation: He received the award in 1979 for "Iyaruingam."

15. Who wrote the book “Xagor Dekhisa”?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Arupa Kalita

C. Indira Goswami

D. Nirupama Borgohain

✔️ Answer: A. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: A well-known autobiographical piece in Assamese prose.

16. “Mor Jeevan Sowaran” is an autobiography by:

A. Hem Barua

B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

C. Homen Borgohain

D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi

✔️ Answer: B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: It reflects his life and the society of colonial Assam.

17. The novel “Pita Putra” was written by:

A. Nirupama Borgohain

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Birinchi Kumar Barua

✔️ Answer: B. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: A major novel exploring generational conflict.

18. Who is the poet of “Mur Prithibi”?

A. Nabakanta Barua

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Hem Barua

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: C. Hem Barua

Explanation: Known for his powerful patriotic and social poetry.

19. "Jonaki" magazine was first published in:

A. 1896

B. 1889

C. 1900

D. 1872

✔️ Answer: B. 1889

Explanation: Jonaki began the modern Assamese literary era.

20. Who is known for the poem “Sneha Trishna”?

A. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: His romantic verses earned him the title “Prem aru Rodalir Kobi.”

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🧠 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 3

21. Who wrote the drama "Ram Nabami Nat"?

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Hemchandra Goswami

C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

D. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

✔️ Answer: C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

Explanation: "Ram Nabami Nat" is the first modern Assamese drama.

22. Who was the editor of the magazine "Jonaki"?

A. Hemchandra Goswami

B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

D. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

✔️ Answer: A. Hemchandra Goswami

Explanation: He was the first editor of the literary journal "Jonaki" in 1889.

23. “Axom Buranji” is written by:

A. Suryya Kumar Bhuyan

B. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

C. Hemchandra Goswami

D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

✔️ Answer: A. Suryya Kumar Bhuyan

Explanation: He is renowned for his contributions to historical literature.

24. Who was called the "Poet of Nature" in Assamese literature?

A. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

B. Hem Barua

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Hiren Bhattacharyya

✔️ Answer: D. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: His poems often reflected love, nature, and sensitivity.

25. Which Assamese author won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955?

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Jatindra Nath Duwara

D. Nabakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: C. Jatindra Nath Duwara

Explanation: He received it for his poetry collection "Bon Phul."

26. The pen name of Navakanta Barua is:

A. Kalaguru

B. Eka Ebong Eka

C. Ekhud Kokaideu

D. Rasaraj

✔️ Answer: C. Ekhud Kokaideu

Explanation: He used this pseudonym, especially in his children’s writings.

27. The novel "Abhijatri" is written by:

A. Nirupama Borgohain

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

D. Nabakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Nirupama Borgohain

Explanation: One of her acclaimed feminist-themed novels.

28. Who is the first female novelist in Assamese?

A. Indira Goswami

B. Nirupama Borgohain

C. Nalini Bala Devi

D. Sneha Devi

✔️ Answer: D. Sneha Devi

Explanation: Sneha Devi is credited as the first Assamese female novelist.

29. Who wrote “Dristi aru Dristikon”?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Hem Barua

D. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

✔️ Answer: C. Hem Barua

Explanation: A famous collection of critical essays.

30. Who is known as the "Kalaguru" of Assam?

A. Bishnu Prasad Rabha

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Hem Barua

D. Rudra Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Bishnu Prasad Rabha

Explanation: "Kalaguru" means "Master of the Arts," a title given to Rabha for his contribution to Assamese culture.

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📘 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 4

31. Which Assamese poet is known as “Prem aru Rodalir Kobi”?

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Hem Barua

C. Nabakanta Barua

D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

✔️ Answer: A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: He is called the poet of "love and sunlight."

32. Who is the author of "Iyaruingam"?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Indira Goswami

D. Nirupama Borgohain

✔️ Answer: B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

Explanation: This novel won the Jnanpith Award in 1979.

33. The Assamese magazine "Gariyoshi" was started by:

A. Nirode Choudhury

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Bhupen Hazarika

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: B. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: “Gariyoshi” promoted modern Assamese literature and criticism.

34. "Jiya Nomore Dhuli" is a work by:

A. Arupa Patangia Kalita

B. Nilmani Phookan

C. Indira Goswami

D. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

✔️ Answer: C. Indira Goswami

Explanation: It reflects social complexities in Assam.

35. Who translated "Bhagavad Gita" into Assamese?

A. Bhattadeva

B. Sankardev

C. Ananta Kandali

D. Madhavdeva

✔️ Answer: A. Bhattadeva

Explanation: He translated major religious works into Assamese prose.

36. The poem "Banalata Sen" was translated into Assamese by:

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Hem Barua

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

✔️ Answer: C. Navakanta Barua

Explanation: A translation of Jibanananda Das’s famous Bengali poem.

37. Which writer is known for the story “Ashanta Electron”?

A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Hem Barua

D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

✔️ Answer: A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: A noted short story from modern Assamese literature.

38. Who was the first Assamese to receive Padma Bhushan?

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Hem Barua

D. Bishnu Prasad Rabha

✔️ Answer: B. Bhupen Hazarika

Explanation: He was awarded Padma Bhushan for his contributions to music and literature.

39. The book “Jilikani” is authored by:

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Nabakanta Barua

C. Hem Barua

D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

✔️ Answer: D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

Explanation: She was one of the foremost female poets of Assam.

40. Which award is considered Assam's highest literary honor?

A. Sahitya Akademi

B. Assam Valley Literary Award

C. Padma Shri

D. Rabindra Puraskar

✔️ Answer: B. Assam Valley Literary Award

Explanation: Given to authors for lifetime literary achievements in Assamese literature.

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🧠 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 5

41. Who wrote the Assamese novel "Rajpathe Ronga Prabah"?

A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

B. Nirupama Borgohain

C. Homen Borgohain

D. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

✔️ Answer: C. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: A well-known socio-political novel by Homen Borgohain.

42. Which literary figure is known for the poem collection “Sonali Jahaj”?

A. Navakanta Barua

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Nilmani Phookan

D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

✔️ Answer: A. Navakanta Barua

Explanation: A modern Assamese poet with rich philosophical depth.

43. Who was the founder of the Assamese literary society "Asam Sahitya Sabha"?

A. Hemchandra Goswami

B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

C. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan

D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

✔️ Answer: B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

Explanation: Founded in 1917 to promote Assamese language and literature.

44. The play "Sunit Konwari" is written by:

A. Bishnu Prasad Rabha

B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya

C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

D. Bhabananda Deka

✔️ Answer: C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: Known for pioneering Assamese theatre and satire.

45. The novel “Astarag” is written by:

A. Indira Goswami

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Nirupama Borgohain

D. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

✔️ Answer: A. Indira Goswami

Explanation: Deals with themes of pain, society, and womanhood.

46. Who is the first Assamese writer to be included in the ICSE syllabus?

A. Indira Goswami

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Nilmani Phookan

D. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

✔️ Answer: D. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Explanation: His short stories were included in national educational boards.

47. Which of the following is NOT a work of Lakshminath Bezbaroa?

A. Junaki

B. Mor Jeevan Sowaran

C. Kolijug

D. Gonga Silonir Pakhi

✔️ Answer: D. Gonga Silonir Pakhi

Explanation: It was written by Indira Goswami.

48. Who is the author of “Tezor Andhar”?

A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

B. Rita Chowdhury

C. Monikuntala Bhattacharya

D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

✔️ Answer: B. Rita Chowdhury

Explanation: A novel dealing with insurgency in Assam.

49. Who is the first Assamese recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship?

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Navakanta Barua

C. Nilmani Phookan

D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

✔️ Answer: C. Nilmani Phookan

Explanation: Honored for his lifetime contribution to Assamese poetry.

50. Which poet is associated with the "symbolist" movement in Assamese poetry?

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Nilmani Phookan

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: B. Nilmani Phookan

Explanation: His abstract poetry reflects symbolist elements.

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📘 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 6

51. The short story “Edin” is written by:

A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

✔️ Answer: C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Explanation: A classic tale highlighting rural Assamese life.

52. Who is the editor of the Assamese magazine “Roopkar”?

A. Ratna Ozha

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Pabitra Kumar Deka

D. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

✔️ Answer: C. Pabitra Kumar Deka

Explanation: Known for promoting art and cinema through “Roopkar.”

53. "Bonphool" is a literary work by:

A. Jatindra Nath Duwara

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Hemchandra Goswami

D. Indira Goswami

✔️ Answer: A. Jatindra Nath Duwara

Explanation: He was a noted romantic poet.

54. The autobiography “Sankalpar Sandohan” is by:

A. Navakanta Barua

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Indira Goswami

D. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

✔️ Answer: B. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: A reflective memoir of the author’s life.

55. “Hriday Ek Bigyapan” is a poem by:

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Nilmani Phookan

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: Known for his simple yet deep emotional expressions.

56. Who wrote the novel “Deo Langkhui”?

A. Rita Chowdhury

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Nirupama Borgohain

D. Indira Goswami

✔️ Answer: A. Rita Chowdhury

Explanation: A historical novel based on Tiwa culture.

57. The work "Shesh Upahar" is associated with:

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah

D. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

✔️ Answer: D. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: A widely appreciated short story.

58. Who among the following is a Sahitya Akademi awardee for Assamese poetry in 2020?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Kamal Kumar Tanti

C. Bijoy Sankar Barman

D. Jayanta Madhab Bora

✔️ Answer: C. Bijoy Sankar Barman

Explanation: Honored for his poetry collection "Bipulito Premar Gaan."

59. Who wrote the feminist work “Sangsar Ekhon Theatre Noy”?

A. Nirupama Borgohain

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

D. Indira Goswami

✔️ Answer: A. Nirupama Borgohain

Explanation: A critical take on domestic and social life.

60. “Meri Priya Kahaniyan” is a Hindi translation of stories by:

A. Rita Chowdhury

B. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

C. Arupa Patangia Kalita

D. Nirupama Borgohain

✔️ Answer: B. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

Explanation: Her stories gained national attention after translation.

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🧠 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 7

61. Who is known as the first modern Assamese poet?

A. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Hem Barua

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: A. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

Explanation: He played a key role in shaping modern Assamese poetry during the Jonaki era.

62. The novel “Makam” is written by:

A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

B. Rita Chowdhury

C. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

D. Nirupama Borgohain

✔️ Answer: B. Rita Chowdhury

Explanation: "Makam" explores the story of Chinese-Assamese people during the 1962 war.

63. “Xoru Buwari” is a short story by:

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Indira Goswami

C. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

✔️ Answer: D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

Explanation: A powerful story depicting women’s roles in Assamese society.

64. Who wrote the poem "Rupkonwar"?

A. Bishnu Prasad Rabha

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: C. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

Explanation: He is also known by the title "Rupkonwar," a pioneer in Assamese drama and music.

65. Who introduced romanticism in Assamese poetry?

A. Hemchandra Goswami

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

Explanation: Known for romantic themes and modern poetic techniques.

66. “Pratibha” is a literary magazine associated with:

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Hem Barua

C. Nilmani Phookan

D. Nabakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: D. Nabakanta Barua

Explanation: He edited and contributed significantly to Assamese literary journals.

67. Who wrote the short story “Kal” (Time)?

A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

D. Navakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: Known for modernist themes and unique narrative styles.

68. “Kathphula” is a children’s poem by:

A. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

B. Nabakanta Barua

C. Hiren Bhattacharyya

D. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

✔️ Answer: B. Nabakanta Barua

Explanation: He wrote many poems for children under his pseudonym.

69. The book “Etiya Ami Kun?” is authored by:

A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

B. Dr. Nagen Saikia

C. Bhupen Hazarika

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: B. Dr. Nagen Saikia

Explanation: A critical essay collection reflecting on Assamese identity and culture.

70. Who wrote the poetic work “Surjya Henu Nami Ahe Ei Nodiyedi”?

A. Nilmani Phookan

B. Navakanta Barua

C. Hiren Bhattacharyya

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Nilmani Phookan

Explanation: A renowned symbolic poem rich with imagery and abstraction.

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📘 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 8

71. Who wrote the famous Assamese story "Kesa Pator Kapani"?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

D. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

✔️ Answer: C. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: It is a classic that portrays emotions and silence powerfully.

72. “Rangmanch” is associated with which Assamese writer?

A. Bhupen Hazarika

B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Explanation: He made important contributions to Assamese stage and film.

73. Who is the first Assamese woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award?

A. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

B. Nirupama Borgohain

C. Indira Goswami

D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

✔️ Answer: A. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

Explanation: She received the award in 1983 for her poetry.

74. The Assamese poem “Bixanu” is written by:

A. Navakanta Barua

B. Nilmani Phookan

C. Hiren Bhattacharyya

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: B. Nilmani Phookan

Explanation: His symbolic poetry includes this famous poem on destruction and transformation.

75. "Biron" is a short story by:

A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Rita Chowdhury

D. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

✔️ Answer: A. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

Explanation: It captures deep philosophical undertones in a simple narrative.

76. “Jajabor” was the pen name of which Assamese author?

A. Binanda Chandra Barua

B. Hem Barua

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

✔️ Answer: A. Binanda Chandra Barua

Explanation: He used this pen name and wrote humorous as well as satirical works.

77. Who translated Tagore’s “Geetanjali” into Assamese?

A. Nilmani Phookan

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Hemchandra Goswami

D. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

✔️ Answer: D. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

Explanation: He brought the Nobel-winning work into Assamese readership.

78. The autobiography “Ami Ekok Nohou Dukkhita” is written by:

A. Indira Goswami

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Nirupama Borgohain

D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

✔️ Answer: D. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

Explanation: This is her candid personal memoir.

79. The work “Atmanuxandhan” was written by:

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Nilmani Phookan

C. Hem Barua

D. Navakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: A philosophical reflection of his life and beliefs.

80. The novel “Aei Kore Kolijar Rong” is authored by:

A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

C. Rita Chowdhury

D. Monikuntala Bhattacharya

✔️ Answer: A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

Explanation: A widely read novel addressing emotional and family issues.

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🧠 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 9

81. Who wrote the novel "Dontal Haatir Uiye Khowa Haoda"?

A. Arupa Patangia Kalita

B. Indira Goswami

C. Monikuntala Bhattacharya

D. Rita Chowdhury

✔️ Answer: A. Arupa Patangia Kalita

Explanation: A powerful feminist novel exploring socio-political turmoil in Assam.

82. "Sonit Konwari" is a historical play based on the life of:

A. Queen Sati Sadhani

B. Queen Kuranganayani

C. Queen Joymati

D. Ahom princess Chandraprabha

✔️ Answer: A. Queen Sati Sadhani

Explanation: Celebrates the bravery of the last queen of the Chutia dynasty.

83. The Assamese book "Gadyarupa" is a collection of:

A. Poems

B. Short stories

C. Essays

D. Dramas

✔️ Answer: C. Essays

Explanation: Written by various authors and edited as a prose collection.

84. Who authored the novel “Balichanda”?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Rita Chowdhury

C. Nirupama Borgohain

D. Hem Barua

✔️ Answer: C. Nirupama Borgohain

Explanation: A major work of Assamese fiction focusing on women's life and struggles.

85. Which Assamese writer used the pen name “Ramdhenu”?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Dimbeswar Neog

C. Navakanta Barua

D. None (Ramdhenu is a magazine)

✔️ Answer: D. None

Explanation: "Ramdhenu" is not a pen name but a famous literary magazine in Assamese.

86. Who wrote the Assamese novel "Joubane Amoni Kare"?

A. Indira Goswami

B. Monikuntala Bhattacharya

C. Homen Borgohain

D. Rita Chowdhury

✔️ Answer: C. Homen Borgohain

Explanation: One of his early romantic novels.

87. Which Assamese writer is best known for humorous writings?

A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

B. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

C. Chandra Kumar Agarwala

D. Navakanta Barua

✔️ Answer: A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

Explanation: He pioneered humorous and satirical writings in Assamese.

88. Who composed "Naam Ghosa"?

A. Sankardev

B. Madhavdeva

C. Bhattadeva

D. Ananta Kandali

✔️ Answer: B. Madhavdeva

Explanation: A major devotional scripture in Vaishnavite literature.

89. Who authored “Jonaki Mon”?

A. Bhupen Hazarika

B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

C. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: B. Hiren Bhattacharyya

Explanation: A celebrated collection of romantic poems.

90. Which literary personality received the Padma Shri in 2021 for contributions to literature and education in Assam?

A. Nilmani Phookan

B. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora

C. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

D. Dr. Dinesh Chandra Goswami

✔️ Answer: D. Dr. Dinesh Chandra Goswami

Explanation: Honored for his lifetime contributions to Assamese literature and folklore.

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📘 Assamese Literature Quiz – Set 10

91. The Assamese poem “Jatiya Abhijan” is composed by:

A. Hem Barua

B. Navakanta Barua

C. Hiren Bhattacharyya

D. Bhupen Hazarika

✔️ Answer: A. Hem Barua

Explanation: Focuses on national awakening and patriotism.

92. "Pratidhwani" is a work of which Assamese writer?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Saurav Kumar Chaliha

C. Bhupen Hazarika

D. Rita Chowdhury

✔️ Answer: C. Bhupen Hazarika

Explanation: He was not only a singer but also a writer and poet.

93. Who was the editor of the first Assamese children’s magazine “Moina”?

A. Hemchandra Goswami

B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa

C. Ananda Ram Dhekial Phukan

D. Satyanath Bora

✔️ Answer: D. Satyanath Bora

Explanation: He worked to popularize literature among children.

94. The Assamese drama “Devajani” is based on:

A. Mythology

B. Ahom history

C. British period

D. Rural Assam

✔️ Answer: A. Mythology

Explanation: A mythological play with symbolic characters.

95. Which Assamese writer was also the President of Asam Sahitya Sabha in 2000?

A. Homen Borgohain

B. Bhupen Hazarika

C. Nilmani Phookan

D. Dr. Nagen Saikia

✔️ Answer: D. Dr. Nagen Saikia

Explanation: A prominent literary critic and scholar.

96. Who authored the feminist collection “Sahityat Nari”?

A. Nirupama Borgohain

B. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

C. Arupa Patangia Kalita

D. Rita Chowdhury

✔️ Answer: B. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

Explanation: Focused on women’s roles in literature and society.

97. The poem “Aru Nai” is written by:

A. Hiren Bhattacharyya

B. Navakanta Barua

C. Hem Barua

D. Nilmani Phookan

✔️ Answer: B. Navakanta Barua

Explanation: Known for emotional depth and modern poetic expression.

98. The author of “Chintan Dharabahika” is:

A. Bhabananda Deka

B. Homen Borgohain

C. Navakanta Barua

D. Nagen Saikia

✔️ Answer: D. Nagen Saikia

Explanation: A renowned work in Assamese literary criticism.

99. Which Assamese writer is a Sahitya Akademi awardee and a medical doctor by profession?

A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

B. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora

C. Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury

D. Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami

✔️ Answer: B. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora

Explanation: Known for his literary and historical writings.

100. The Assamese novel “Jalapipili” is authored by:

A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

B. Indira Goswami

C. Arupa Patangia Kalita

D. Rita Chowdhury

✔️ Answer: A. Anuradha Sharma Pujari

Explanation: A significant contribution to modern Assamese fiction.

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