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Q451. In the context of the Tea Industry in Assam, what led to the abolition of the "Contractor System" in 1915?
A. The high cost of recruitment fees.
B. The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis".
C. The surplus of local labour available in Assam.
D. The demand from the British Parliament.
Answer: The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis". Explnation: The Contractor (Arkati) system was abolished due to the rampant inhumane practices, deception, and high mortality rates among the recruits. It was replaced by the Sardari system.
Q452. Who built the "Agnigarh" in Tezpur?
A. Bana Raja
B. Narakasura
C. Bhagadatta
D. Bhaskarvarman
Answer: Bana Raja Explnation: Mythologically, Bana Raja built Agnigarh to keep his daughter Usha isolated.
Q453. Who is known as "Upanyas Samrat" (Emperor of Novels) in Assamese literature?
A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
C. Homen Borgohain
D. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Answer: Rajanikanta Bordoloi Explnation: Rajanikanta Bordoloi is known as the Upanyas Samrat for his historical novels like Manomati.