Assamese Literature and Language Study Questions

A set of flashcards created from lecture notes covering Assamese literature, author names, meanings, and lesson-based comprehension.

Who translated Valmiki's Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Assamese?

Madhava Kandali

For which story collection did Jayanta Madhab Bora win the Ambikagiri Raichoudhury Award?

'Jakaiya Chowali' story collection

Which side is the tuft of hair (tikoni) of time located on?

In front

Who is the fortunate one sung by Krishna in the text?

Yashoda

What is defined as 'Vidyan Kaushal'?

Smooth thought and fine movement

What are danda, pala, and anupala referred to in the context of time?

Fractions (Bhagnamsha)

Who is the author of the piece 'Samay'?

Nilmani Phookan

What division of time do season, year, and month fall under?

Middle division (Majaliya bhag)

How much money was stolen from Pradush?

Two fifty-rupee notes (one hundred rupees)

What are the components of the middle division of time?

Season, year, month

What is an example of a superstition mentioned in the text?

Witch hunting, Somadhesh, and belief in ghosts/spirits

What is 'Kaushali Vidya' (skillful art/knowledge)?

Knowledge or art executed with fine thought and smooth movement

On which mountain peak did Hanumanta sit?

Subela peak

What is the meaning of the word 'Binidra'?

Sleepless or insomnia