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(121) Which king conducted the first organised population census in Assam?
[A] Suhungmung
[B] Sukapha
[C] Rudra Singha
[D] Sukampha

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Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Suhungmung.

(122) Who was Bisa Nong?
[A] A Mughal Chief
[B] A Naga Chief
[C] A Singphou Chief
[D] A Kachari Chief

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Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is A Singphou Chief.

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(123) Which of the following invited the Burmese to Assam?
[A] Peoli Phukan
[B] Badan Chnadra Barphukan
[C] Lalok Sola
[D] Moniram Dewan

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Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Badan Chnadra Barphukan. In 1816, Badan Chandra Borphukan came to the court of Burmese King Bodawpaya and sought help to defeat his political rival Purnananda Burhagohain. The Burmese monarch agreed and send an expedition under a general of Bhamo, with Badan Chandra Borphukan which entered Assam in January 1817.

(124) Gandhiji's first visit to Assam was in the year
[A] 1826
[B] 1842
[C] 1845
[D] 1921

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Answer: Option [D]

Gandhiji's first visit to Assam was in the year 1921. The first visit of Mahatma Gandhi took place in the year 1921. He was invited by APCC to propagate the message of non-cooperation in Assam. Gandhi's second Assam visit was in 1926.

(125) Who made weaving compulsory during the reign of Ahom king?
[A] Suhungmung
[B] Mumai Tamuli
[C] Rudra Singh
[D] Aton Burahgoain

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Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Mumai Tamuli. According to the Muhammedan historians, the people were very skilful in weaving of embroidered silk cloths. According to records, Momai Tamuli Barbarua, a minister of King Pratap Singha, made it compulsory for every adult able bodied female to spin a certain quantity of yarn every evening.

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