Assamese Important Awards: 100 MCQs with Answers and Detailed Explanations

Awards recognise people who contribute to literature, culture, public service, science, sports and environmental protection. Assam has a rich history of such achievements, from Assamese literary awards to national honours received by artists, scientists and social workers.

For competitive examinations, learning only the recipient’s name is often insufficient. Questions may ask about the recognised book, sporting discipline, award category, first recipient or official award year.

This guide brings together 100 multiple-choice questions on important awards associated with Assam, with answers and four-line explanations. It covers Assam’s civilian honours, Assamese literature, Padma Awards, National Film Awards, sports honours and conservation achievements.

The material is useful for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, SSC and other general-awareness examinations. It includes Assamese-language achievements and contributions from Assam’s different communities, as well as selected people whose work is closely connected with the state.

Quick Overview of Important Awards of Assam

Assam Baibhav is Assam’s highest civilian award. Other important honours include Assam Saurav, Assam Gaurav, the Srimanta Sankardeva Award and the Assam Valley Literary Award.

National-level topics include Assamese Sahitya Akademi winners, Jnanpith laureates, Padma recipients, National Film Award winners and recognised sportspersons. Bhupen Hazarika’s Bharat Ratna, Lovlina Borgohain’s sports awards and Purnima Devi Barman’s conservation honours are useful revision areas.

Always distinguish the award year from the announcement or presentation year. Indira Goswami’s Jnanpith award year is 2000, although the announcement was reported in 2001. Similarly, the National Film Awards for 2017 were announced in 2018.

One-Line Important Points for Quick Revision

• Assam Baibhav is Assam’s highest civilian award.
• Ratan Tata received Assam Baibhav for 2021 for contributions towards cancer care.
• Tapan Kumar Saikia received Assam Baibhav for 2022.
• Ranjan Gogoi received Assam Baibhav for 2023.
• The December 2023 guidelines specify ₹5 lakh for Assam Baibhav, ₹4 lakh for Assam Saurav and ₹3 lakh for Assam Gaurav.
• The Srimanta Sankardeva Award was introduced in 1986.
• Kirtinath Hazarika was its first recipient.
• Jatindranath Dowerah received the first Assamese Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for Bana Phul.
• Indira Goswami received the Jnanpith Award for 2000.
• Nilamoni Phukan is also an Assamese Jnanpith laureate.
• Bhupen Hazarika received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.
• Bhupen Hazarika’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award year is 1992.
• Village Rockstars won overall Best Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards.
• Jahnu Barua directed Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai, an overall Best Feature Film winner.
• Moloya Goswami won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Firingoti.
• Hima Das received the Arjuna Award in 2018.
• Lovlina Borgohain received the Arjuna Award in 2020 and Khel Ratna in 2021.
• Nayan Moni Saikia received the Arjuna Award for 2022 in lawn bowls.
• Purnima Devi Barman received UNEP recognition in 2022 and the Whitley Gold Award in 2024.
• Bibhuti Lahkar was voted IUCN’s People’s Choice Heritage Hero in 2016.
• Ravi Kannan R. received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2023.
• Bhabendra Nath Saikia was the first Assam Valley Literary Award recipient, for 1990.
• Jatin Goswami received the Padma Bhushan in 2025.
• Hem Chandra Goswami and Reba Kanta Mahanta are associated with traditional mask making.
• Hemoprova Chutia is known for weaving sacred texts into cloth.
• Parbati Barua received the Padma Shri in 2024 for Social Work associated with elephant conservation.
• Jadav Payeng received the Padma Shri in 2015.
• Lakhimi Baruah established Konoklota Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank.
• Jogesh Deuri was named for Agriculture in the 2026 Padma Shri list.

Questions 1–20: State Honours, Literary Milestones, Cinema and Sports

Question 1

Which is Assam’s highest civilian award?

A. Assam Gaurav
B. Assam Saurav
C. Assam Baibhav
D. Srimanta Sankardeva Award

Answer: C. Assam Baibhav

Explanation:
Assam Baibhav is the state’s highest civilian honour.
It recognises distinguished and exceptional service.
Assam Saurav and Assam Gaurav are separate civilian-award categories.
Remember the hierarchy when comparing Assam’s major civilian honours.

Question 2

Who was selected for the Assam Baibhav Award for 2021 for contributions towards cancer care?

A. Ratan Tata
B. Azim Premji
C. N. R. Narayana Murthy
D. Mukesh Ambani

Answer: A. Ratan Tata

Explanation:
Ratan Tata was selected for the Assam Baibhav Award for 2021.
The recognition highlighted his support for cancer care in Assam.
The award was presented to him in Mumbai in February 2022.
The award year and presentation year should therefore be remembered separately.

Question 3

Under the December 2023 guidelines, what amount accompanies the Assam Saurav Award?

A. ₹2 lakh
B. ₹3 lakh
C. ₹5 lakh
D. ₹4 lakh

Answer: D. ₹4 lakh

Explanation:
The December 2023 guidelines specify ₹4 lakh for Assam Saurav.
They specify ₹5 lakh for Assam Baibhav and ₹3 lakh for Assam Gaurav.
A citation, certificate or medal also forms part of the recognition.
This question refers specifically to the dated guidelines.

Question 4

Which department organises Assam’s highest civilian-award ceremony under the December 2023 guidelines?

A. Department of Cultural Affairs
B. General Administration Department
C. Home and Political Department
D. Department of Higher Education

Answer: B. General Administration Department

Explanation:
The General Administration Department is the designated administrative department.
The guidelines assign it responsibility for organising the ceremony.
This is an administrative responsibility under the civilian-award framework.
It should not be confused with the Department of Cultural Affairs, which lists several other honours.

Question 5

Which former Chief Justice of India received Assam Baibhav for 2023, presented in February 2024?

A. Dipak Misra
B. T. S. Thakur
C. Ranjan Gogoi
D. U. U. Lalit

Answer: C. Ranjan Gogoi

Explanation:
Ranjan Gogoi received the Assam Baibhav Award for 2023.
The presentation took place on 13 February 2024.
He is a former Chief Justice of India.
The award year differs from the year of the presentation ceremony.

Question 6

In which year was the Srimanta Sankardeva Award introduced?

A. 1986
B. 1991
C. 1998
D. 2004

Answer: A. 1986

Explanation:
The Department of Cultural Affairs records 1986 as the introduction year.
Its official table classifies this as a national-level award.
The introduction year describes the beginning of the honour.
It should not be confused with the year in which a later recipient received it.

Question 7

Who was the first recipient of the Srimanta Sankardeva Award?

A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Maheswar Neog
C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
D. Kirtinath Hazarika

Answer: D. Kirtinath Hazarika

Explanation:
Kirtinath Hazarika was the first recipient, for 1986.
The official list places Bhupen Hazarika next, for 1987.
The first recipient and the most widely known recipient may be different people.
Remember the opening entry of the official recipient list.

Question 8

Which Assam award was introduced in 2004?

A. Asom Ratna Award
B. Ajan Peer Award
C. Mamoni Roisom Award
D. Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia Award

Answer: B. Ajan Peer Award

Explanation:
The Ajan Peer Award is listed as beginning in 2004.
The Department of Cultural Affairs classifies it as national-level.
Its official table lists a two-year periodic interval.
These details distinguish it from honours introduced in 2005, 2006 and 2009.

Question 9

Which Assamese writer received the Jnanpith Award for 2000?

A. Homen Borgohain
B. Nirmalprabha Bardoloi
C. Indira Goswami
D. Navakanta Barua

Answer: C. Indira Goswami

Explanation:
Indira Goswami received the Jnanpith Award for 2000.
She is also widely known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami.
The announcement was reported in 2001.
Use 2000 when asked for the award year.

Question 10

Which Assamese poet is a Jnanpith laureate?

A. Nilamoni Phukan
B. Hiren Bhattacharyya
C. Nalinibala Devi
D. Sameer Tanti

Answer: A. Nilamoni Phukan

Explanation:
Nilamoni Phukan is an Assamese Jnanpith laureate.
His name is also commonly written as Nilamani Phookan.
The recognition concerns his contribution to literature.
Recognising spelling variations helps identify the same poet across different records.

Question 11

Who received the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese in 1955?

A. Benudhar Sarma
B. Birinchi Kumar Barua
C. Ambikagiri Roychoudhuri
D. Jatindranath Dowerah

Answer: D. Jatindranath Dowerah

Explanation:
Jatindranath Dowerah received the first Assamese-language award in 1955.
The winning book was Bana Phul.
The official list classifies the work as poetry.
Remember the recipient, title and genre together.

Question 12

For which novel did Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya receive the 1961 Sahitya Akademi Award?

A. Pita Putra
B. Iyaruingam
C. Kaka Deutar Har
D. Aghari Atmar Kahini

Answer: B. Iyaruingam

Explanation:
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya received the award for Iyaruingam.
The recognised year was 1961.
The work is classified as a novel.
This question concerns his Sahitya Akademi recognition.

Question 13

Who won the 1978 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for Pita Putra?

A. Saurabh Kumar Chaliha
B. Bhaben Barua
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Jogesh Das

Answer: C. Homen Borgohain

Explanation:
Homen Borgohain received the award for Pita Putra.
The official award year is 1978.
The winning work is a novel.
The author–title pair is useful for literature-based examination questions.

Question 14

Which work earned Anuradha Sarma Pujari the 2021 Sahitya Akademi Award?

A. Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil
B. Bhool Satya
C. Sonali Jahaj
D. Alakananda

Answer: A. Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil

Explanation:
Anuradha Sarma Pujari won for Iyat Ekhan Aaronya Asil.
The award year was 2021.
The official list identifies the work as a novel.
The other titles belong to different authors and award years.

Question 15

Who received the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese?

A. Manoj Kumar Goswami
B. Pranavjyoti Deka
C. Anuradha Sarma Pujari
D. Sameer Tanti

Answer: D. Sameer Tanti

Explanation:
Sameer Tanti received the Assamese-language award for 2024.
His recognised work was Pharingbore Bator Katha Jane.
The book is a poetry collection.
The Akademi’s newsletter profiles him among the 2024 award winners.

Question 16

Which honour was awarded posthumously to Bhupen Hazarika in 2019?

A. Padma Shri
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Bhushan
D. Padma Vibhushan

Answer: B. Bharat Ratna

Explanation:
Bhupen Hazarika was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.
The President’s communiqué was issued on 25 January 2019.
Posthumously means the honour was awarded after his death.
This recognition is separate from his earlier honours in cinema and the arts.

Question 17

Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1992?

A. Jahnu Barua
B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
C. Bhupen Hazarika
D. Rima Das

Answer: C. Bhupen Hazarika

Explanation:
Bhupen Hazarika is listed for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1992.
The official overview and the Producers Guild’s list support this award year.
The honour recognises contribution to Indian cinema.
The question asks for the award year rather than the ceremony date.

Question 18

Which Assamese film won overall Best Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards for 2017?

A. Village Rockstars
B. Aamis
C. Bulbul Can Sing
D. Kothanodi

Answer: A. Village Rockstars

Explanation:
Village Rockstars won overall Best Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards.
The awards covered films of 2017.
The results were announced in April 2018.
This was an overall award rather than only an Assamese-language award.

Question 19

Which athlete from Assam was named an Arjuna awardee for athletics in 2018?

A. Dutee Chand
B. Srabani Nanda
C. P. U. Chitra
D. Hima Das

Answer: D. Hima Das

Explanation:
Hima Das received the Arjuna Award in 2018 for athletics.
She is widely known as the Dhing Express.
Her association with Dhing in Assam explains the nickname.
The official sports-award list identifies athletics as her discipline.

Question 20

Which boxer from Assam received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna for 2021?

A. Jamuna Boro
B. Lovlina Borgohain
C. Ankushita Boro
D. Pwilao Basumatary

Answer: B. Lovlina Borgohain

Explanation:
Lovlina Borgohain received the Khel Ratna for 2021.
The official announcement identifies her discipline as boxing.
This honour followed her Arjuna Award for 2020.
Keep the two awards and their years separate during revision.

Questions 21–40: Padma Recipients, Conservation and Cultural Awards

Question 21

Which craft is associated with Hem Chandra Goswami, a Padma Shri recipient of 2023?

A. Bell-metal casting
B. Mask making
C. Manuscript painting
D. Traditional jewellery making

Answer: B. Mask making

Explanation:
Hem Chandra Goswami received the Padma Shri in Art in 2023.
He is recognised for mask making associated with Chamaguri Satra in Majuli.
The craft forms part of Assam’s Sattriya cultural tradition.
Masks connect skilled craftsmanship with devotional performances such as Bhaona.

Question 22

Hemoprova Chutia, a Padma Shri recipient of 2023, is known for which achievement?

A. Weaving sacred texts on cloth
B. Traditional boat building
C. Conserving rice varieties
D. Making bamboo instruments

Answer: A. Weaving sacred texts on cloth

Explanation:
Hemoprova Chutia received the Padma Shri in Art in 2023.
She has woven complete sacred texts into cloth.
Her work includes Gunamala, Namghosha and versions of the Bhagavad Gita.
Her achievement brings handloom craftsmanship and devotional literature together.

Question 23

Parbati Barua received the Padma Shri in 2024 for work associated with which animal?

A. One-horned rhinoceros
B. Golden langur
C. Hoolock gibbon
D. Asian elephant

Answer: D. Asian elephant

Explanation:
Parbati Barua received the Padma Shri in Social Work in 2024.
Her citation highlights elephant conservation and wildlife management.
She comes from Gauripur and is recognised as India’s first female elephant mahout.
Her work combines elephant-handling knowledge with animal welfare.

Question 24

In which field did Sarbeswar Basumatary receive the Padma Shri in 2024?

A. Medicine
B. Sports
C. Agriculture
D. Literature and Education

Answer: C. Agriculture

Explanation:
Sarbeswar Basumatary received the Padma Shri under Others—Agriculture.
His official profile identifies him as a distinguished farmer associated with Chirang.
It records involvement in fisheries, sericulture and farmer-producer activities.
The recognition concerns agricultural development.

Question 25

Drona Bhuyan, a Padma Shri recipient of 2024, is associated with which traditions?

A. Suknani Ojapali and Deodhani dance
B. Kathak and Hindustani music
C. Manipuri dance and Pung Cholom
D. Chhau and Odissi music

Answer: A. Suknani Ojapali and Deodhani dance

Explanation:
Drona Bhuyan received the Padma Shri in Art in 2024.
His work includes Suknani Ojapali, Suknani Sangeet and Deodhani dance.
He has helped preserve and teach traditional performing arts in Darrang.
He established a training centre at his residence to support learners.

Question 26

Ramkuiwangbe Jeme Newme received the Padma Shri in 2023 in which field?

A. Art
B. Social Work
C. Civil Service
D. Science and Engineering

Answer: B. Social Work

Explanation:
Ramkuiwangbe Jeme Newme received the Padma Shri for Social Work.
His profile records his association with the Zeliangrong Heraka Association.
It highlights indigenous culture, women’s empowerment and girls’ education.
He also served in education administration in the North Cachar Hills region.

Question 27

Which Assam conservationist won the Whitley Gold Award in 2024?

A. Jadav Payeng
B. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar
C. Soumyadeep Datta
D. Purnima Devi Barman

Answer: D. Purnima Devi Barman

Explanation:
Purnima Devi Barman received the Whitley Gold Award in 2024.
The recognition supported her protection of Greater Adjutant Storks and their habitat.
Her work mobilises local women through the Hargila Army.
The award supported the expansion of community-led conservation.

Question 28

In which category did Purnima Devi Barman receive UNEP’s Champions of the Earth award in 2022?

A. Policy Leadership
B. Science and Innovation
C. Entrepreneurial Vision
D. Inspiration and Action

Answer: C. Entrepreneurial Vision

Explanation:
Purnima Devi Barman was honoured for Entrepreneurial Vision in 2022.
UNEP highlighted her leadership of the women-led Hargila Army.
The movement combines stork conservation with livelihood opportunities.
Textiles featuring bird motifs support awareness and women’s financial independence.

Question 29

Who won the 2022 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for Bhool Satya?

A. Manoj Kumar Goswami
B. Jayanta Madhab Bora
C. Jnan Pujari
D. Sananta Tanty

Answer: A. Manoj Kumar Goswami

Explanation:
Manoj Kumar Goswami received the award for Bhool Satya.
The award year was 2022.
The work is a collection of short stories.
He is also known for journalism, but this award recognised his literary work.

Question 30

Who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for 2023?

A. Apurba Kumar Saikia
B. Pranavjyoti Deka
C. Joysree Goswami Mahanta
D. Jayanta Madhab Bora

Answer: B. Pranavjyoti Deka

Explanation:
Pranavjyoti Deka received the award for 2023.
His recognised book was Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Galpa.
The Akademi classifies it as short stories.
The award concerns this collection rather than a novel or poetry book.

Question 31

Which book earned Apurba Kumar Saikia the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2020?

A. Chanakya
B. Moriahola
C. Maghmalar Bhraman
D. Bengsata

Answer: D. Bengsata

Explanation:
Apurba Kumar Saikia won for Bengsata.
The book is a collection of short stories.
The award year was 2020, although the selection was reported in March 2021.
The award year and announcement year should not be confused.

Question 32

Who won the 2019 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for Chanakya?

A. Rita Choudhury
B. Nirupama Borgohain
C. Joysree Goswami Mahanta
D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

Answer: C. Joysree Goswami Mahanta

Explanation:
Joysree Goswami Mahanta received the award for Chanakya.
The award year was 2019.
The official record classifies the work as a novel.
Its genre distinguishes it from neighbouring years’ winning story collections.

Question 33

Who directed Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai, the Best Feature Film winner for 1987?

A. Jahnu Barua
B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
C. Sanjib Sabhapandit
D. Bidyut Chakraborty

Answer: A. Jahnu Barua

Explanation:
Jahnu Barua directed this Assamese film.
It won overall Best Feature Film for 1987 at the 35th National Film Awards.
The citation praised its cinematic quality and portrayal of rural hardship and human dignity.
This was an overall award rather than only a language-specific honour.

Question 34

Which actor received a Special Mention for Mukti Bhawan and Maj Rati Keteki at the 64th National Film Awards?

A. Jatin Bora
B. Adil Hussain
C. Ravi Sarma
D. Kopil Bora

Answer: B. Adil Hussain

Explanation:
Adil Hussain received a Special Mention for performances in these films.
Mukti Bhawan is Hindi, while Maj Rati Keteki is Assamese.
The awards covered 2016 and were announced in 2017.
A Special Mention is separate from the Best Actor award.

Question 35

In which year was the Bishnu Rabha Award introduced?

A. 1986
B. 1999
C. 2006
D. 1993

Answer: D. 1993

Explanation:
The Department of Cultural Affairs records 1993 as its introduction year.
The award is classified as state-level.
The official table lists an annual interval.
It differs from the Srimanta Sankardeva Award, introduced in 1986.

Question 36

In which year was Assam’s Silpi Award introduced?

A. 1993
B. 2004
C. 1999
D. 2009

Answer: C. 1999

Explanation:
The official cultural-affairs table lists 1999 for the Silpi Award.
It classifies the honour as state-level.
The recorded periodic interval is annual.
The State Film Award also began in 1999 but is a separate honour.

Question 37

Which Assam award was introduced in 2006?

A. K. K. Handique Memorial Award
B. Ajan Peer Award
C. Madhabdeva Award
D. Kalicharan Brahma Award

Answer: A. K. K. Handique Memorial Award

Explanation:
The K. K. Handique Memorial Award is listed as beginning in 2006.
It is classified as national-level.
The Ajan Peer Award began in 2004.
The Madhabdeva and Kalicharan Brahma awards began in 2009.

Question 38

In which year did Lovlina Borgohain receive the Arjuna Award?

A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2021
D. 2022

Answer: B. 2020

Explanation:
Lovlina Borgohain received the Arjuna Award in 2020.
Her discipline is boxing.
The presentation used a virtual arrangement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her Khel Ratna recognition followed in 2021.

Question 39

Which artist received Sangeet Natak Akademi recognition for Assam’s mask-making tradition?

A. Drona Bhuyan
B. Hemoprova Chutia
C. Parbati Barua
D. Hem Chandra Goswami

Answer: D. Hem Chandra Goswami

Explanation:
The Akademi’s citation recognises Hem Chandra Goswami for mask making.
His training developed within the Sattriya environment of Chamaguri Satra in Majuli.
His father introduced him to bamboo craftsmanship and mask making.
The craft supports Assam’s theatre and devotional performance traditions.

Question 40

Who was announced for the Aideu Handique Memorial Silpi Award for 2024?

A. Moloya Goswami
B. Zerifa Wahid
C. Seema Biswas
D. Aimee Baruah

Answer: C. Seema Biswas

Explanation:
Seema Biswas was announced as the recipient in December 2024.
The announcement came from Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroh Samiti.
The award commemorates Aideu Handique, who played the title role in Joymoti.

Questions 41–60: Literature, Community Service and National Honours

Question 41

Which Sattriya dancer received the Padma Bhushan in 2025?

A. Jatin Goswami
B. Hem Chandra Goswami
C. Reba Kanta Mahanta
D. Drona Bhuyan

Answer: A. Jatin Goswami

Explanation:
Jatin Goswami received the Padma Bhushan in Art in 2025.
He has contributed to the development and promotion of Sattriya dance.
He founded Sattriya Akademi in Guwahati and popularised the dance beyond Assam.
He had earlier received the Padma Shri in 2008.

Question 42

Reba Kanta Mahanta, a Padma Shri recipient of 2025, is associated with which tradition?

A. Goalpariya singing
B. Sattriya mask making and Mukha Bhaona
C. Bihu dhol
D. Manuscript calligraphy

Answer: B. Sattriya mask making and Mukha Bhaona

Explanation:
Reba Kanta Mahanta received the Padma Shri in Art in 2025.
He is associated with Khatpar Sattra in Sivasagar.
His contribution includes traditional masks and Mukha Bhaona.
His work links craftsmanship with the preservation of Sattriya culture.

Question 43

Gita Upadhyay received the Padma Shri in 2025 in which category?

A. Social Work
B. Public Affairs
C. Literature and Education
D. Art

Answer: C. Literature and Education

Explanation:
Gita Upadhyay received the award for Literature and Education.
She is a writer, translator and educationist associated with Assam.
Her writing and translations span Assamese and Nepali.
Her recognition highlights multilingual contributions to the region’s literary heritage.

Question 44

Joynacharan Bathari, a Padma Shri recipient of 2025, promotes which community’s folk music?

A. Mising
B. Rabha
C. Tiwa
D. Dimasa

Answer: D. Dimasa

Explanation:
Joynacharan Bathari received the Padma Shri in Art in 2025.
His work preserves Dimasa folk music and traditional instruments.
He is closely associated with Dima Hasao.
His official profile mentions the Khram drum and Muri flute.

Question 45

Birubala Rabha, a Padma Shri recipient of 2021, campaigned against which social evil?

A. Witch-hunting
B. Factory child labour
C. Cross-border trafficking
D. Dowry violence

Answer: A. Witch-hunting

Explanation:
Birubala Rabha received the Padma Shri in Social Work in 2021.
She challenged the branding of people, particularly women, as witches.
Her campaign opposed superstition, violence and social exclusion.
The recognition highlighted the protection of vulnerable people through social reform.

Question 46

Which Gandhian social worker from Assam was selected for the Padma Shri in 2022?

A. Lakhimi Baruah
B. Shakuntala Choudhary
C. Birubala Rabha
D. Parbati Barua

Answer: B. Shakuntala Choudhary

Explanation:
Shakuntala Choudhary was selected for Social Work in 2022.
She devoted her life to Gandhian values and service.
Her work was associated with Sarania Ashram in Guwahati.
After her death in February 2022, the Prime Minister acknowledged her contribution.

Question 47

Dhaneswar Engti received the Padma Shri in 2022 in which field?

A. Medicine
B. Art
C. Literature and Education
D. Civil Service

Answer: C. Literature and Education

Explanation:
Dhaneswar Engti appears in the official Padma Shri list for 2022.
His recognised field is Literature and Education.
The announcement records Assam as his state.
Remember the recipient, year and category together.

Question 48

Which veterinarian known as Assam’s elephant doctor received the Padma Shri in 2020?

A. Ravi Kannan R.
B. Sarbeswar Basumatary
C. Jadav Payeng
D. Kushal Konwar Sarma

Answer: D. Kushal Konwar Sarma

Explanation:
Kushal Konwar Sarma received the Padma Shri in Medicine in 2020.
He is recognised for extensive work in elephant healthcare.
His work includes treatment, management and translocation of elephants.
The award illustrates recognition of veterinary service under Medicine.

Question 49

Which former Assam Chief Minister received the Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2021?

A. Tarun Gogoi
B. Hiteswar Saikia
C. Sarat Chandra Sinha
D. Bhumidhar Barman

Answer: A. Tarun Gogoi

Explanation:
Tarun Gogoi received the Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2021.
The official list records Public Affairs as his field.
Posthumously means the honour was awarded after his death.
His award was the Padma Bhushan rather than the Padma Shri.

Question 50

Which Assam filmmaker received the Padma Bhushan in 2015?

A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
B. Jahnu Barua
C. Rima Das
D. Bidyut Chakraborty

Answer: B. Jahnu Barua

Explanation:
Jahnu Barua received the Padma Bhushan in Art in 2015.
He is an acclaimed filmmaker associated with Assamese cinema.
His Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai had earlier won overall Best Feature Film.
The Padma honour recognises his wider contribution to the arts.

Question 51

Which Assam-based cancer specialist received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2023?

A. Kushal Konwar Sarma
B. Tapan Saikia
C. Ravi Kannan R.
D. Ramani Barman

Answer: C. Ravi Kannan R.

Explanation:
Ravi Kannan R. received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2023.
He was recognised for people-centred and pro-poor cancer care.
His work is associated with Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Silchar.
The recognition highlighted treatment access despite financial and geographical barriers.

Question 52

Which organisation instituted the Assam Valley Literary Award?

A. Sahitya Akademi
B. Asam Sahitya Sabha
C. National Book Trust
D. Williamson Magor Education Trust

Answer: D. Williamson Magor Education Trust

Explanation:
Williamson Magor Education Trust instituted the Assam Valley Literary Award.
It recognises contributions to Assamese literature.
Its purpose includes preserving and promoting Assam’s literary heritage.
It is separate from the language-wise honours presented by Sahitya Akademi.

Question 53

Who was the first Assam Valley Literary Award recipient?

A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
B. Homen Borgohain
C. Syed Abdul Malik
D. Navakanta Barua

Answer: A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia

Explanation:
Bhabendra Nath Saikia was the first recipient.
The inaugural award year was 1990.
The honour concerns contribution to Assamese literature.
This distinction matters because Saikia was also an accomplished filmmaker.

Question 54

Who received the Assam Valley Literary Award for 2015, presented in March 2016?

A. Sameer Tanti
B. Apurba Sarma
C. Atulananda Goswami
D. Hirendra Nath Dutta

Answer: B. Apurba Sarma

Explanation:
Apurba Sarma received the award for 2015.
The presentation took place on 6 March 2016.
He is known as a fiction writer, journalist and film critic.
The ceremony date should not replace the award year.

Question 55

Who won the 2017 Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese for Moriahola?

A. Dhruba Jyoti Bora
B. Jnan Pujari
C. Jayanta Madhab Bora
D. Kula Saikia

Answer: C. Jayanta Madhab Bora

Explanation:
Jayanta Madhab Bora received the award for Moriahola.
The official award year is 2017.
The book is classified as a novel.
Remember the author, title and genre together.

Question 56

Which poetry collection earned Jnan Pujari the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2016?

A. Sonali Jahaj
B. Kailoir Dinto Amar Hobo
C. Dhuliyori Bharir Sans
D. Meghmalar Bhraman

Answer: D. Meghmalar Bhraman

Explanation:
Jnan Pujari won for Meghmalar Bhraman.
It is a poetry collection.
The award year was 2016, while the presentation occurred in February 2017.
The ceremony year does not change the official award year.

Question 57

Which collection earned Kula Saikia the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2015?

A. Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa
B. Dr. Pranavjyoti Dekar Srestha Galpa
C. Bhool Satya
D. Bengsata

Answer: A. Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa

Explanation:
Kula Saikia won for Akashar Chhabi Aru Anyanya Galpa.
The work is a short-story collection.
The Akademi describes its themes as reflecting contemporary society’s hopes and aspirations.
The other options belong to different award-winning authors.

Question 58

Which Assamese writer received the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2014 for short stories?

A. Nirupama Borgohain
B. Arupa Patangia Kalita
C. Rita Choudhury
D. Purabi Bormudoi

Answer: B. Arupa Patangia Kalita

Explanation:
Arupa Patangia Kalita received the award for 2014.
The winning collection was Mariam Astin Athaba Hira Barua.
The official press release places her among short-story recipients.
The work should not be classified as a novel.

Question 59

Who conferred the Pratima Baruah Pandey Memorial Award for 2013 on Joynacharan Bathari?

A. Asam Sahitya Sabha
B. Sangeet Natak Akademi
C. All Assam Students’ Union
D. Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Answer: C. All Assam Students’ Union

Explanation:
The All Assam Students’ Union conferred this award on Joynacharan Bathari.
It recognised his role in popularising Dimasa traditional and folk culture.
His official Padma profile records the earlier honour for 2013.
It is distinct from his Padma Shri recognition in 2025.

Question 60

Anil Kumar Boro, a Padma Shri recipient of 2025, is associated with which literary community?

A. Karbi
B. Dimasa
C. Mising
D. Bodo

Answer: D. Bodo

Explanation:
Anil Kumar Boro is a poet, folklorist, translator and literary critic.
His work includes Bodo literary history and folk traditions.
His profile records contributions to translation and mother-tongue education.
The official 2025 Padma list places his award under Literature and Education.

Questions 61–80: Innovation, Science, Literature and Award History

Question 61

Uddhab Kumar Bharali received the Padma Shri in 2019 for which field?

A. Traditional medicine
B. Grassroots innovation
C. Folk literature
D. Wildlife conservation

Answer: B. Grassroots innovation

Explanation:
Uddhab Kumar Bharali received the Padma Shri in 2019.
His category was Science and Engineering—Grassroots Innovation.
Grassroots innovation develops practical solutions for everyday needs.
His recognition concerns technological contribution.

Question 62

Which Assam doctor received the Padma Shri in 2019 under Medicine—Surgery?

A. Illias Ali
B. Ravi Kannan R.
C. Kushal Konwar Sarma
D. Tapan Kumar Saikia

Answer: A. Illias Ali

Explanation:
Illias Ali appears in the official Padma Shri list for 2019.
His recognised field was Medicine—Surgery.
The announcement records Assam as his state.
The year and category distinguish his recognition from those of other doctors.

Question 63

Prafulla Govinda Baruah received the Padma Shri in 2018 for which field?

A. Public Affairs
B. Trade and Industry
C. Literature and Education—Journalism
D. Science and Engineering

Answer: C. Literature and Education—Journalism

Explanation:
Prafulla Govinda Baruah received the Padma Shri in 2018.
His official category was Literature and Education—Journalism.
The announcement records him as an awardee from Assam.
The journalism component specifies the nature of his recognised contribution.

Question 64

In which year did Jadav Payeng receive the Padma Shri?

A. 2011
B. 2013
C. 2017
D. 2015

Answer: D. 2015

Explanation:
Jadav Payeng received the Padma Shri in 2015.
The official list spells his name Jadav Molai Peyang.
His work involves plantations, forest conservation and biodiversity protection.
Knowing this spelling variation helps identify him in official documents.

Question 65

Jitendra Nath Goswami, a Padma Shri recipient of 2017, was principal scientist of which mission?

A. Chandrayaan-1
B. Aditya-L1
C. Gaganyaan
D. AstroSat

Answer: A. Chandrayaan-1

Explanation:
Jitendra Nath Goswami was principal scientist of Chandrayaan-1.
He received the Padma Shri in 2017.
His research includes planetary science and the early solar system.
He also served as Director of the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad.

Question 66

Which woman writer from Assam received the Padma Shri in 2017?

A. Gita Upadhyay
B. Eli Ahmed
C. Rita Choudhury
D. Arupa Patangia Kalita

Answer: B. Eli Ahmed

Explanation:
Eli Ahmed received the Padma Shri in 2017.
The Gazette records Literature and Education as her field.
It identifies Assam as her state.
This civilian honour is separate from recognition for an individual book.

Question 67

Which Assamese author received the Padma Shri in 2015 for Literature and Education?

A. Homen Borgohain
B. Jayanta Madhab Bora
C. Lakshmi Nandan Bora
D. Manoj Kumar Goswami

Answer: C. Lakshmi Nandan Bora

Explanation:
Lakshmi Nandan Bora received the Padma Shri in 2015.
His field was Literature and Education.
The official list records him as an awardee from Assam.
His recognition differs from Jahnu Barua’s Padma Bhushan in Art that year.

Question 68

Who received the Assam Baibhav Award for 2022?

A. Ranjan Gogoi
B. Jatin Goswami
C. Ratan Tata
D. Tapan Kumar Saikia

Answer: D. Tapan Kumar Saikia

Explanation:
Oncologist Tapan Kumar Saikia received the award for 2022.
It recognised his work in cancer care, awareness and early detection.
He followed Ratan Tata as the second recipient.
The presentation took place in 2023.

Question 69

Nayan Moni Saikia received the Arjuna Award for 2022 in which sport?

A. Lawn bowls
B. Archery
C. Boxing
D. Weightlifting

Answer: A. Lawn bowls

Explanation:
Nayan Moni Saikia received the Arjuna Award for lawn bowls.
Her official citation records team gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
It also mentions team bronze at the 2018 Asian Championship.
These achievements explain the sporting basis of the recognition.

Question 70

Which Jahnu Barua film won Best Assamese Film for 1982?

A. Papori
B. Aparoopa
C. Banani
D. Firingoti

Answer: B. Aparoopa

Explanation:
Aparoopa won Best Assamese Film for 1982.
The official catalogue names Jahnu Barua as producer and director.
The citation praised its sensitive portrayal of village life.
This language-specific honour differs from overall Best Feature Film.

Question 71

Who won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Firingoti?

A. Seema Biswas
B. Aimee Baruah
C. Moloya Goswami
D. Zerifa Wahid

Answer: C. Moloya Goswami

Explanation:
Moloya Goswami received Best Actress recognition for Firingoti.
Jahnu Barua directed the Assamese film.
Her published interview identifies it as the work that brought her the honour.
The award recognised an individual performance.

Question 72

Which novel earned Rita Choudhury the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2008?

A. Katha Ratnakara
B. Santanukulanandan
C. Patkair Ipare Mor Desh
D. Deou Langkhui

Answer: D. Deou Langkhui

Explanation:
Rita Choudhury received the award for Deou Langkhui.
The award year was 2008.
The Akademi and a parliamentary record identify it as a novel.
The author–title pair distinguishes it from other award-winning Assamese fiction.

Question 73

Who won the 2007 Sahitya Akademi Award for Santanukulanandan?

A. Purabi Bormudoi
B. Chandana Goswami
C. Keshada Mahanta
D. Nirupama Borgohain

Answer: A. Purabi Bormudoi

Explanation:
Purabi Bormudoi received the award for Santanukulanandan.
The work is a novel.
The official award year was 2007.
Her first name also appears as Purobi in some English-language records.

Question 74

Who won the 2005 Sahitya Akademi Award for Mouna Ounth Mukhar Hriday?

A. Atulananda Goswami
B. Yeshe Dorje Thongchi
C. Dhruba Jyoti Bora
D. Hirendra Nath Dutta

Answer: B. Yeshe Dorje Thongchi

Explanation:
Yeshe Dorje Thongchi received the Assamese-language award for this novel.
The official award year was 2005.
He is a writer from Arunachal Pradesh with major contributions to Assamese literature.
Language awards are not restricted to residents of one state.

Question 75

Keshada Mahanta’s award-winning work for 2010 belongs to which genre?

A. Poetry
B. Autobiography
C. Literary criticism
D. Short stories

Answer: C. Literary criticism

Explanation:
Keshada Mahanta received the Assamese award for 2010.
The work was Asomiya Ramayani Sahitya: Kathabostur Atiguri.
The Akademi classifies it as criticism.
It should be remembered as a critical study rather than fiction.

Question 76

Who won the 2009 Sahitya Akademi Award for Katha Ratnakara?

A. Jayanta Madhab Bora
B. Lakshmi Nandan Bora
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Dhruba Jyoti Bora

Answer: D. Dhruba Jyoti Bora

Explanation:
Dhruba Jyoti Bora received the award for Katha Ratnakara.
The award year was 2009.
The winning work is a novel.
Do not confuse him with Jayanta Madhab Bora, who won for Moriahola in 2017.

Question 77

According to Cultural Affairs records, when was the Bir Chilarai Award introduced?

A. 2006
B. 2004
C. 2009
D. 2013

Answer: A. 2006

Explanation:
The department records 2006 as its introduction year.
It classifies the honour as national-level.
The table lists a three-year interval.
The departmental context matters when distinguishing awards with similar names.

Question 78

When was the Madhabdeva Award introduced?

A. 1999
B. 2009
C. 2004
D. 2006

Answer: B. 2009

Explanation:
The Department of Cultural Affairs records 2009.
The honour is classified as national-level.
Its table lists a three-year periodic interval.
The Kalicharan Brahma Award began in the same year but has a different interval.

Question 79

Which award shares its introduction year of 2009 with the Madhabdeva Award?

A. Ajan Peer Award
B. K. K. Handique Memorial Award
C. Kalicharan Brahma Award
D. Siu-ka-Pha Award

Answer: C. Kalicharan Brahma Award

Explanation:
The Kalicharan Brahma Award is listed as beginning in 2009.
The department classifies it as national-level.
Its listed interval is two years.
A shared introduction year does not mean identical presentation schedules.

Question 80

Which pair of awards was introduced in 2005?

A. Bir Chilarai and Madhabdeva
B. Silpi and Ajan Peer
C. K. K. Handique Memorial and Kalicharan Brahma
D. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial and Siu-ka-Pha

Answer: D. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial and Siu-ka-Pha

Explanation:
The department lists 2005 for both awards in the correct pair.
Both are national-level honours in its table.
The Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial Award has a listed two-year interval.
The Siu-ka-Pha Award has a listed three-year interval.

Questions 81–100: Recent Padma Honours, Literature and Conservation

Question 81

Jogesh Deuri was named for the Padma Shri in 2026 in which field?

A. Medicine
B. Agriculture
C. Literature
D. Sports

Answer: B. Agriculture

Explanation:
Jogesh Deuri was named under Others—Agriculture in 2026.
Government reporting highlights his contribution to sericulture.
Sericulture involves the cultivation of silkworms for silk production.
His work also supported women’s empowerment and rural livelihoods.

Question 82

Nuruddin Ahmed, a Padma Shri recipient of 2026, is associated with which work?

A. Agricultural research
B. Classical vocal music
C. Sculpture, art direction and stage design
D. Historical manuscript editing

Answer: C. Sculpture, art direction and stage design

Explanation:
Nuruddin Ahmed received the Padma Shri in Art in 2026.
His citation describes him as a sculptor, art director and set designer.
His work spans mobile theatre, films and television in Assam.
He combines traditional artistic ideas with modern stagecraft techniques.

Question 83

Who was honoured posthumously with the Padma Shri in 2026 for Public Affairs?

A. Kabindra Purkayastha
B. Tarun Gogoi
C. Hiteswar Saikia
D. Gopinath Bordoloi

Answer: A. Kabindra Purkayastha

Explanation:
Kabindra Purkayastha was recognised posthumously in 2026.
The government records his field as Public Affairs.
Posthumous recognition is awarded after a recipient’s death.
This Padma Shri differs from Tarun Gogoi’s posthumous Padma Bhushan of 2021.

Question 84

Which group consists entirely of Assam’s 2026 Padma Shri recipients for Art?

A. Jogesh Deuri, Nuruddin Ahmed and Kabindra Purkayastha
B. Haricharan Saikia, Jogesh Deuri and Pokhila Lekthepi
C. Pokhila Lekthepi, Kabindra Purkayastha and Nuruddin Ahmed
D. Haricharan Saikia, Nuruddin Ahmed and Pokhila Lekthepi

Answer: D. Haricharan Saikia, Nuruddin Ahmed and Pokhila Lekthepi

Explanation:
Haricharan Saikia, Nuruddin Ahmed and Pokhila Lekthepi were named for Art.
Jogesh Deuri was recognised under Agriculture.
Kabindra Purkayastha was recognised for Public Affairs.
The correct group depends on matching each recipient with the official category.

Question 85

Lakhimi Baruah, a Padma Shri recipient of 2021, established which institution?

A. A women’s medical college
B. Konoklota Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank
C. A residential sports academy
D. A handloom museum

Answer: B. Konoklota Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank

Explanation:
Lakhimi Baruah received the Padma Shri in Social Work in 2021.
She established Konoklota Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank.
The women-run bank sought to improve women’s access to financial services.
Her recognition links financial inclusion with economic empowerment.

Question 86

Bijoya Chakravarty received the Padma Shri in 2021 in which field?

A. Literature and Education
B. Social Work
C. Public Affairs
D. Art

Answer: C. Public Affairs

Explanation:
Bijoya Chakravarty was named a Padma Shri recipient in 2021.
Her official category was Public Affairs.
The announcement records Assam as her state.
Public Affairs and Social Work are separate categories and should not be interchanged.

Question 87

Which Assam recipient received the Padma Shri in 2021 for Art?

A. Dulal Manki
B. Mangal Singh Hazowary
C. Dhaneswar Engti
D. Prafulla Govinda Baruah

Answer: A. Dulal Manki

Explanation:
Dulal Manki received the Padma Shri in Art in 2021.
The official list records Assam as his state.
Mangal Singh Hazowary was recognised that year for Literature and Education.
The category distinguishes recipients from the same state and year.

Question 88

Mangal Singh Hazowary received the Padma Shri in 2021 in which category?

A. Civil Service
B. Science and Engineering
C. Public Affairs
D. Literature and Education

Answer: D. Literature and Education

Explanation:
Mangal Singh Hazowary received the award for Literature and Education.
The award year was 2021.
The official list identifies him as an awardee from Assam.
This civilian honour is distinct from recognition for one particular book.

Question 89

Who won the 1996 Sahitya Akademi Award for Abhijatri?

A. Rita Choudhury
B. Nirupama Borgohain
C. Purabi Bormudoi
D. Chandana Goswami

Answer: B. Nirupama Borgohain

Explanation:
Nirupama Borgohain won the Assamese-language award for 1996.
The recognised work was Abhijatri.
The book is classified as a novel.
Remember the author, title and genre together.

Question 90

Which book earned Nagen Saikia the Sahitya Akademi Award for 1997?

A. Madhupur Bahudur
B. Baghe Tapur Rati
C. Andharat Nijar Mukh
D. Biponna Samay

Answer: C. Andharat Nijar Mukh

Explanation:
Nagen Saikia won for Andharat Nijar Mukh.
The award year was 1997.
The book is a short-story collection.
Its genre differs from several neighbouring years’ winning novels.

Question 91

Who received the 1998 Sahitya Akademi Award for Asirbadar Rang?

A. Arun Sarma
B. Chandra Prasad Saikia
C. Medini Choudhury
D. Mahim Bora

Answer: A. Arun Sarma

Explanation:
Arun Sarma received the award for Asirbadar Rang.
The official award year was 1998.
The Akademi classifies the work as a novel.
The question concerns a particular book rather than the author’s entire career.

Question 92

Which novel earned Medini Choudhury the Sahitya Akademi Award for 1999?

A. Maharathi
B. Abhijatri
C. Asirbadar Rang
D. Biponna Samay

Answer: D. Biponna Samay

Explanation:
Medini Choudhury won for Biponna Samay.
The award year was 1999.
The official record identifies it as a novel.
The other options are award-winning novels by different authors.

Question 93

Apurba Sarma won the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2000 for which work?

A. Edhani Mahir Hanhi
B. Baghe Tapur Rati
C. Andharat Nijar Mukh
D. Katha Ratnakara

Answer: B. Baghe Tapur Rati

Explanation:
Apurba Sarma won for Baghe Tapur Rati.
The book is a short-story collection.
The award year was 2000.
He later received the separate Assam Valley Literary Award for 2015.

Question 94

Who won the 2001 Sahitya Akademi Award for Edhani Mahir Hanhi?

A. Nagen Saikia
B. Arun Sarma
C. Mahim Bora
D. Chandra Prasad Saikia

Answer: C. Mahim Bora

Explanation:
Mahim Bora received the award for Edhani Mahir Hanhi.
The award year was 2001.
The Akademi classifies it as a novel.
It followed the 2000 recognition of Apurba Sarma’s short-story collection.

Question 95

Who was voted People’s Choice Heritage Hero at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress?

A. Bibhuti Lahkar
B. Jadav Payeng
C. Purnima Devi Barman
D. Binod Dulu Bora

Answer: A. Bibhuti Lahkar

Explanation:
Bibhuti Lahkar received the People’s Choice Heritage Hero recognition.
The result was announced during the 2016 IUCN Congress in Hawai‘i.
His work concerns the conservation of Manas Wildlife Sanctuary.
His approach combines research, community participation and local livelihood opportunities.

Question 96

Who received the Neville Shulman Earthwatch Award in 2024, according to Aaranyak?

A. Kushal Konwar Sarma
B. Parbati Barua
C. Jadav Payeng
D. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar

Answer: D. Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar

Explanation:
Aaranyak records Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar as the 2024 recipient.
Its profile attributes the award to Earthwatch Institute, Europe.
His work includes elephant conservation and reducing human–elephant conflict.
This is separate from his IUCN Heritage Hero recognition of 2016.

Question 97

Which Assam wildlife rescuer received Sanctuary’s Wildlife Service Award in 2014?

A. Bibhuti Lahkar
B. Binod Dulu Bora
C. Jadav Payeng
D. Sarbeswar Basumatary

Answer: B. Binod Dulu Bora

Explanation:
Binod Dulu Bora received the Wildlife Service Award in 2014.
Sanctuary’s citation highlights animal rescue and reducing human–wildlife conflict.
It links him with Green Guard Nature Organization and Karbi Anglong.
His work also engages communities and trains young people.

Question 98

Which film won Best Assamese Film at the 68th National Film Awards?

A. Anur
B. Village Rockstars
C. Bridge
D. Aparoopa

Answer: C. Bridge

Explanation:
Bridge received the Best Assamese Film award.
Kripal Kalita directed it and Sabita Devi produced it.
The awards covered 2020, although the results were announced in July 2022.
This was a language-specific award rather than overall Best Feature Film.

Question 99

Which film won Best Dimasa Film at the 68th National Film Awards?

A. Semkhor
B. Bridge
C. Anur
D. Kothanodi

Answer: A. Semkhor

Explanation:
Semkhor received the Best Dimasa Film award.
Aimee Baruah directed it, and Aimee Baruah Production Society produced it.
Baruah also received a Special Jury Mention for acting.
The film award and acting recognition were distinct honours.

Question 100

Who directed Anur, the Best Assamese Film winner at the 69th National Film Awards?

A. Kripal Kalita
B. Jahnu Barua
C. Bhaskar Hazarika
D. Monjul Baruah

Answer: D. Monjul Baruah

Explanation:
Monjul Baruah directed Anur, also titled Eyes on the Sunshine.
The film won Best Assamese Film at the 69th National Film Awards.
The official results identify Gopendra Mohan Das as producer.
The language-specific award is separate from overall Best Feature Film.

How to Prepare Assam Awards for Competitive Examinations

Begin with first recipients and major national honours. These include the first Assamese Sahitya Akademi winner, the first Assam Valley Literary Award recipient and the highest civilian award of Assam.

For literature, prepare a four-column revision table: author, book, genre and award year. This helps distinguish novels from poetry and short-story collections.

For cinema, identify whether the recognition was overall Best Feature Film, Best Assamese Film, Best Dimasa Film or an individual acting award. These categories should not be mixed.

For sports, connect the recipient with the sporting discipline before learning the award year. Hima Das is associated with athletics, Lovlina Borgohain with boxing and Nayan Moni Saikia with lawn bowls.

Finally, keep announcement and presentation dates separate from official award years. Review the questions without looking at the answers, then use the answer key to identify topics needing further revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assam’s highest civilian award?

Assam Baibhav is Assam’s highest civilian award. Assam Saurav and Assam Gaurav are other important categories of state civilian honours.

Who received the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Assamese?

Jatindranath Dowerah received the first Assamese-language award in 1955 for Bana Phul, a poetry collection.

Who was the first Assam Valley Literary Award recipient?

Bhabendra Nath Saikia was the first recipient, for the award year 1990.

Which organisation instituted the Assam Valley Literary Award?

The Williamson Magor Education Trust instituted the award to recognise contributions to Assamese literature.

Which Assamese film won overall Best Feature Film at the 65th National Film Awards?

Village Rockstars received the overall Best Feature Film award. The awards covered 2017 and were announced in 2018.

Which award did Purnima Devi Barman receive in 2024?

She received the Whitley Gold Award for conservation work involving the Greater Adjutant Stork and community participation.

When did Lovlina Borgohain receive the Arjuna Award and Khel Ratna?

Lovlina Borgohain received the Arjuna Award in 2020 and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021.

Why do award years sometimes differ from ceremony years?

An award may recognise work or achievements for an earlier year, while its announcement or presentation occurs later. Always use the official award year when the question specifically asks for it.

Who can use these Assam awards MCQs?

The questions support revision for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, SSC and other general-awareness examinations. They are practice questions rather than a claimed collection of previous-year examination questions.

Assam’s award history connects literature, public service, traditional arts, cinema, sports and environmental protection. Effective preparation means linking each recipient with the correct honour, category, recognised work and award year.

Use these 100 Assamese important awards MCQs, explanations and one-line facts to strengthen your Assam GK preparation with GKSeries.com. Regular revision of author–book pairs, first recipients and award categories will help you answer these questions more confidently.