Sakil Ahmed Classes

Very Short Answer Type Questions (Anti-British Rising and Peasant Revolts in Assam) 1. After the establishment of the British rule in Assam how did the system of revenue collection change? Answer: The British introduced a cash-based land revenue system and increased the rate of land revenue. 2. In which year did Moffat Mills come to Assam? Answer: Moffat Mills came to Assam in 1839 . 3. Who were the Keyas? Answer: The Keyas were Bengali moneylenders and traders appointed by the British to collect revenue. 4. Who led the revolt of 1857 in Assam? Answer: The revolt of 1857 in Assam was led by Maniram Dewan . 5. Which Ahom Prince did the rebels of Assam want to re-install on the throne in the revolt of 1857? Answer: The rebels wanted to re-install Prince Kandarpeswar Singha on the throne. 6. Who was the Bengali Muktiyar who helped Maniram Dewan? Answer: Madhab Chandra Bordoloi helped Maniram Dewan as the Bengali Muktiyar. 7. Who was hanged along with Maniram Dewan? ...

  Short Type Questions   1. Write a brief note on Assamese Literary Society. Answer: The Assamese Literary Society, known as Asom Sahitya Sabha , was established in 1917 at Sivasagar. Its main aim was to promote the Assamese language and literature . It worked for the development of Assamese education, encouraged writers, published books, and organized literary conferences. The society played an important role in strengthening Assamese cultural identity. 2. Give a brief trace of important nationalist rise in Jonaki Age. Answer: The Jonaki Age marked the beginning of modern Assamese literature and nationalism. Through the journal Jonaki , writers promoted pride in Assamese language and culture. Literary works of this period created national consciousness , inspired patriotism, and encouraged resistance against British cultural dominance. 3. Write briefly on the political demands of Ahom Sabha. Answer: The Ahom Sabha demanded: Protection of the rights of the Ahom...

1. Write briefly about Assam’s land area, population and population density. Assam is an important state of North-East India with varied physical features and a growing population. The total land area of Assam is 78,438 square kilometres , consisting of plains, hills and river valleys. According to the 2011 Census , the population of Assam is about 3.12 crore , which has increased steadily over the years due to natural growth and migration. The population density of Assam is 397 persons per square kilometre , with very high density in fertile areas like the Brahmaputra Valley and low density in hill regions. 2. Briefly mention how the literacy rate of Assam is increasing. The literacy rate of Assam has shown significant improvement after independence. The spread of primary and secondary schools even in rural areas has increased access to education. Government initiatives such as Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, adult education programmes, free textbooks and mid-day meal schemes...