Indian freedom movement and national awakening in Assam

 

1.when was the first Anglo Burmese war take place?

Answer: in 1825

2.when did the yandaboo Treaty sign?

Answer : In 24th February 1826.

3.Which resulted in the political  annexation of Assam by the East India Company?

Ans: The Yandaboo Treaty.

4.When did India come under the direct rule of the British Crown on the basis of Queen's Proclamation of 1858?

Ans: After the Sepoy Mutiny.

5. Which period is known as Company Raj?

Ans: The Period from 1826 to 1858.

6. Mention two impact of the Introduction of English Education on Indian Society.

Ans: a) It helped the educated indigenous class to critically question their tradition and 

b) It facilitated the growth of national awareness.

7.Write about Gyan Pradayini Sabha?

Ans: Gyan Pradayini Sabha was initiated by Anandaram Dhekiyal Phukan and Gunaviram Barua in 1857.Anandram Dhekiyal Phukan strongly opposite the introduction of the Bengali language in schools, offices and courts in place of Assamese in 1836. However,in 1873 the Assamese language was re- established.

8. Write about Assamese Literary Society.

Ans: The Assamese Literary Society was established in 1872 in Calcutta.It was formed under the leadership of Devicharan Barua and Gangagovinda Phukan. Its main objective was literacy. In 1872 Jagannath Barua and Manik Chandra Barooah , on behalf of the society submitted a memorandum to the Viceroy,Lord Northbrook appealing to take necessary steps for the development of the natural resources of Assam and linking Assam with Bengal by railway. The society was active till 1885.

9.Write about Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha.

Ans: The Asomiya Bhasa Unnati Sadhini Sabha was formed in 1888.With the initiative of the leaders like Hemchandra Goswami,Lakshminath Bezbarua, Kanaklal Barua, Ramakanta Barkakati and Chandrakumar Agarwala, it matured into a literary organization.The Sabha aroused a sense of unity and national awareness amongst the Assamese. To develop a strong scientific base for the Assamese language, the Sabha took the initiative of adopting a correct and standardised grammatical system in all the vernacular schools of Assam.It also decided to compile a comprehensive social history of Assam and to translate the important Sanskrit works into Assamese. Due to the initiative of the Sabha ,the government undertook the publication of Hemchandra Barua's magnum opus, Hemkosh.

        The Sabha used to hold regular scholarly discussions on various subjects like Assam's history, culture, literature and language. It also sought to establish branches in different parts of Assam.Several Assamese students who returned to Assam after completion of their studies at Calcutta formed branches in Kohima, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, Sivsagar, Nowgong, Golaghat, Barpeta, Goalpara, Jorhat  and Guwahati. The most significant contribution of the Sabha was the publication of the journal, Jonaki.

10. Who are regarded as the Trimurti of Jonaki age?

Ans: Hemchandra Goswami, Lakshminath Bezbarua and Chandrakumar Agarwala.

11.Who was the first editor of Jonaki?

Ans: Chandrakumar Agarwala.

12.What is the important theme of Jonaki?

Ans: The decline of indigenous commerce and industries of Assam after British annexation and about regenerating economic self - dependence.

13. Who wrote the book ' Hemkosh '?

Ans: Hemchandra Barua.

14.'Mor Desh', 'Assam Sangeet ', ' Been Boragi,' were written by which poet?

Ans: Lakshminath Bezbarua.

15.Write about Assam Chatra Sanmilan.

Ans: The Assam Chatra Sanmilan made remarkable contribution to the growth of Assam's educational,cultural,and literature and also to the growth of national consciousness.

The first session of Asam Chatra Sanmilan was held on 25 December 1916 at Guwahati under the Presidentship of Lakshminath Bezbarua. The founder secretary was Chandranath Sarma.

       The chief objective of the Sanmilan was to enrich the mother tongue by contributing towards its development and preservation.The Chatra Sanmilan also attempted at exchanging views amongst all the students of schools and colleges of Assam.

            Eminent personalities from different fields like education, politics and literature used to participate in the annual sessions of the Sanmilan. Prominent amongst them were Lakshminath Bezbarua, Padmanath Gohain Baruah, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, and Krishna Kanta Handique. The mouthpiece of Assam Chatra Sanmilan was MILAN.

16) Write about Ryot Sabha.

Ans:By the end of the 19 th century, Tezpur Ryot Sabha in Darrang district and Nowgong Ryot Sabha in Nowgong were established. It was established to resolve the problems faced by the peasants.In strengthening and executing the action plans of Tezpur Ryot Sabha, Lakshimikanta Barkakoty, Haribilash Agarwala , Lambodar Bora, Bhabanicharan Bhattacharya and many eminent personalities belonging to the newly organised middle class played a major role.

           The Ryot Sabha raised its voice against the newly introduced land settlement in Assam by colonial state. It demanded for the abolition of grazing tax, reduction of land tax, and to ban the migration of peasants from East Bengal.

           During the Civil Disobedience Movement, Ryot Sabha was re-established under the guidance of Assam Provincial Congress Committee. Under the banner of Ryot Sabha,the leaders of the Congress attempted at mobilising the peasants. Ryot Sabhas came up in Sibsagar and Darrang districts. The Ryot Sabha of Naduar and Chayduar were very strong between 1930 and 1939. During the period of the Civil Disobedience Movement the most important demand of the Ryot Sabhas was the reduction of land tax by 50 percent.

            To direct all the Ryot Sabhas,the All Assam Ryot Sabha was formed.Its first session was held near Tilikiyam in Jorhat on 8 April 1933 under the Presidentship of Congress leader Nabinchandra Bordoloi.From 1934 to 1939 around 300 Ryot Sabhas were established in different parts of Assam. Gradually, by the end of 1940, the Ryot Sabhas lost its vigour and in many parts the Ryot Sabhas were included within the Provincial Congress Committee.

17) Write about Ahom Sabha.

Ans: The Ahom Sabha was formed in 1893 by Padmanath Gohain Baruah.Its first session was held at Sibsagar in 1893.An anti opium campaign is  its first activity. The aim of the Sabha was to demand for a privilege for the Ahoms in the British Administration and to revive their traditional religion, language and social customs, thereby re-establishing cultural identity of the Ahoms.The Sabha also demanded for providing opportunities to the Ahoms by considering them as separate community in terms of economic and educational backwardness.

             The Sabha  was renamed as the Ahom Association in 1910.It demanded to get recognition for the Ahoms as  minority community and reservation of seats in the Assembly and a separate electorate for Ahoms. The Association worked hard towards this goal throughout 1930 and 40 .In 1941 ,the Association witnessed internal division amongst  its members.A section of them was inspired by the National Congress and formed a separate organisation, Nationalist Ahom Association .It became gradually weak by 1950.

18.when was the  Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha  founded?

Ans: In 1884.

19.Who founded the Jorhat Sarvajanik  Sabha?

Ans: Jagannath Barua .

20. Who was the founder president of Jorhat Sarvajanik sabha?

Ans: Raja Naranarayan Simha.

21. Who became the secretary of Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha?

Ans: Jagannath Barua.

22. What were the chief objectives of the Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha?

Ans: The objectives of the Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha were -

a)To represent the aspirations of the people to the government.

b) To explain government policies to the people.

c) To ameliorate the condition of the people.

23.Discuss about few issues taken  by the Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha.

Ans: Few issues taken by the Jorhat Sarvajanik Sabha were -

a)It raised voice against the introduction of the 'Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Act', 1886.

b)In 1892 -93, it  took up the cause of the ryots who protested against the enhancement of revenue.

c) In 1893, the Sabha submitted a memorandum to the Royal Commission on Opium asking for gradual abolition of opium in Assam.

24. Who formed  Assam Association?

Ans: Manik Chandra Baruah in 1903.

25.When was the first session of the Assam Association held?

Ans: In 1905, in Dibrugarh.

26.Who was the first president of Assam Association?

Ans: Raja Prabhat Chandra Baruah.

27. Who was the first the vice president of Assam Association?

Answer: Jagannath Barua .

28.what were the raised by the Assam Association?

Ans: The issues raised by the Assam Association were -

a)It was critical of the predominance of government officials in the Municipal Committee and of tea planters in the Local Boards.

b)It demanded democratisation of the local bodies.

c)It opposed enhancement of taxes, excise policy of the government, and demanded absolute prohibition of opium.

d)It was concerned about the development of the province in the field of education. It negotiated for the representation of Assam in the Calcutta University Syndicate, appointment of Assamese teachers in Cotton College, establishment of Technical Institutions etc.

e) It oppose the incorporation of Assam into a single province named as Eastern Bengal and Assam in 1905.

f) It also demanded for the establishment of a University in Assam.

29) When was the Nagpur session of Indian national Congress held?

Ans: In 1920.

30) When was the Assam Provincial Congress committee formed?

Ans: In 1921.

31) Where was the headquarter of Assam Provincial Congress Committee established?

Ans: At Guwahati.

32) Who was the first president of Assam Provincial Congress Committee?

Ans: Kuladhar Chaliha.

33) Under whose initiative Gandhi was invited to Assam in 1921?

Ans: Under the initiative of Assam  Provincial Congress Committee Gandhi visited to Assam in 1921.

34) Who was the first officially elected president of the Assam Provincial Congress Committee?

Ans: Bishnuram Medhi.

35) Who became the first Premier of the Assam province?

Ans: Gopinath Bordoloi.

36) who is known as karmabir?

Answer :Nabinn Chandra Bordoloi.

37)Write about Assam Provincial Congress Committee.

Ans: Like the Indian National Congress, the Assam Provincial Congress committee was also a result of nationalist zeal against British rule.

                The Assam provincial Congress committee was formed in June 1921 and it established its headquarter at Guwahati. Kuladhar Chaliha became the first President of it . Later Tarunram Phookan became the President. Under the initiative of the Assam provincial Congress Committee ,Gandhi was visited to Assam in 1921 to propagate the message of non cooperation. The Assam provincial Congress committee hosted the 41 all India Congress Committee session, which was the held in 1926 at a Pandu.

               The leaders of Assam Provincial Congress Committee, like , Bishnuram medhi,Siddhinath  Sharma, Maulana Tayebullah,Ambikagiri Raichoudhury  took the initiative to implement the plans and programs of the Congress. The first officially elected president of Assam Provincial Congress committee was Bishnuram Medhi who was elected in 1930 for a period of 9 years. Along with Congress leaders, the leaders of Assam Provincial Congress Committee also strongly protested against the partition of Bengal proposal.

38) who is known as Asom Keshari?

Ans: Ambikagiri Raichoudhury.

39) When was the Gauhati University established?

Ans: On 26 January 1948.

40) How many seats were own by the Indian National Congress in the election of 1946 in Assam.

Ans: 58 seats 

41) Who became the first chief minister of Assam after independence?

Ans: Gopinath Bordoloi.

42) Name the martyr to be hanged in India during the quit India Movement ?

Ans: Kushal Konwar.

43) Who hanged in connection with derailment of a train at Sarupathar?

Ans: Kushal Konwar.

44) When was the Assam Agricultural College established?

Ans: In 1948.

45) When was the Assam Veterinary College established?

Ans: In 1948.

46) What are the main objectives of Assam Agricultural University?

Ans: The main objectives of the Assam Agricultural University are:

1) To produce globally competitive human resources in farm sector.

2)To carry out research in both conventional and frontier areas for production.

3) To optimise as well as disseminate the generated technologies as public good.

4) To expand the use of technology for benefitting the food growers / producers. 

5) To maintain a balance among all the stakeholders  of agricultural sector while emphasising on sustainability, equity and overall food security at household level.

47) Which is the first Medical College in North eastern India?

Ans: Assam Medical College situated at the Dibrugarh.

48) When was the Berry White school of Medicine established?

Ans: In 1900 ,at  Dibrugarh.

49) When was the Berry White Medical College renamed as Assam Medical College?

Ans: On 3 November,1947.

50) When was the Gauhati Medical College formally inaugurated?

Ans: On the 20 September, 1960.

51) When was the Silchar Medical College established?

Ans: In 1968.

52) Write about the role of Assam in the non - cooperation movement.

Ans: The non - cooperation movement was a major event in the Indian struggle for independence. This movement started in 1920 and last through 1922.