Where was Bhupen Hazarika born? a) Tezpur b) Guwahati c) Sadiya d) Jorhat Answer: c) Sadiya
In which year was Bhupen Hazarika born? a) 1922 b) 1926 c) 1930 d) 1929 Answer: b) 1926
What was Bhupen Hazarika’s father’s name? a) Nilakanta Hazarika b) Dharmeswar Hazarika c) Raghab Hazarika d) Bijoy Hazarika Answer: b) Dharmeswar Hazarika
What was Bhupen Hazarika’s mother’s name? a) Priyamvada Hazarika b) Shantipriya Hazarika c) Jayanti Hazarika d) Chandraprabha Hazarika Answer: d) Chandraprabha Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika’s first schooling was in which place? a) Guwahati b) Tezpur c) Bharalumukh d) Dhubri Answer: b) Tezpur
MCQ on Bhupen Hazarika Education
From which university did Bhupen Hazarika complete his Master’s degree? a) Banaras Hindu University b) Gauhati University c) Calcutta University d) Delhi University Answer: a) Banaras Hindu University
What was Bhupen Hazarika’s subject during his Master’s degree? a) English Literature b) Political Science c) Sociology d) Literature Answer: c) Political Science
In which country did Bhupen Hazarika earn his doctorate? a) England b) India c) USA d) Germany Answer: c) USA
Bhupen Hazarika earned his Ph.D. from which university? a) Harvard University b) Columbia University c) Stanford University d) Oxford University Answer: b) Columbia University
What was the topic of Bhupen Hazarika’s Ph.D. thesis? a) Tribal Music of India b) Role of Music in Films c) Sattriya Culture of Assam d) The Use of Music in Social Movements Answer: d) The Use of Music in Social Movements
MCQ on Bhupen Hazarika Musical Career
Bhupen Hazarika is popularly known as the ____ of Assam. a) Music King b) Bard c) Singing Icon d) Cultural Hero Answer: b) Bard
Which of the following is a famous Bhupen Hazarika song? a) “Bistirno Parore” b) “Ei Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy” c) “Dola Re Dola” d) “Chaudhvin Ka Chand” Answer: a) “Bistirno Parore”
The song “Bistirno Parore” is inspired by which poet’s work? a) Pablo Neruda b) Rabindranath Tagore c) Paul Robeson d) Nazrul Islam Answer: c) Paul Robeson
Which river is often mentioned in Bhupen Hazarika’s songs? a) Ganga b) Brahmaputra c) Yamuna d) Teesta Answer: b) Brahmaputra
Bhupen Hazarika composed music for which of the following Assamese films? a) “Shakuntala” b) “Rudali” c) “Jai Jai Nabajyoti” d) “Siraj” Answer: d) “Siraj”
MCQ on Bhupen Hazarika Film and Media
In which Bollywood movie did Bhupen Hazarika compose music? a) “Kabuliwala” b) “Rudali” c) “Devdas” d) “Bandit Queen” Answer: b) “Rudali”
Which of these is a film directed by Bhupen Hazarika? a) “Aparoopa” b) “Pratidhwani” c) “Meri Maa” d) “Chameli Memsaab” Answer: b) “Pratidhwani”
For which movie did Bhupen Hazarika win the National Film Award for Best Music Direction? a) “Shakuntala” b) “Chameli Memsaab” c) “Rudali” d) “Ek Pal” Answer: c) “Rudali”
Which Assamese movie is based on the life of Bhupen Hazarika? a) “Agnisnaan” b) “Kanchanjangha” c) “Moi Eti Jajabor” d) “Bihu Mon” Answer: c) “Moi Eti Jajabor”
Bhupen Hazarika sang for how many Indian languages approximately? a) 2-3 b) 5-6 c) 10-12 d) 15-20 Answer: d) 15-20
MCQ on Bhupen Hazarika Awards and Recognition
In which year did Bhupen Hazarika receive the Padma Shri? a) 1977 b) 1992 c) 2001 d) 2011 Answer: a) 1977
Which prestigious civilian award was conferred to Bhupen Hazarika in 2019 posthumously? a) Padma Bhushan b) Padma Shri c) Bharat Ratna d) Dada Saheb Phalke Award Answer: c) Bharat Ratna
When was Bhupen Hazarika honored with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award? a) 1992 b) 1995 c) 2001 d) 2004 Answer: c) 2001
What is the name of the memorial dedicated to Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati? a) Bhupen Hazarika Park b) Kalabhumi c) Bhupen Hazarika Setu d) Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra Answer: d) Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra
Which bridge is named after Bhupen Hazarika? a) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge b) Saraighat Bridge c) Bogibeel Bridge d) Kolia Bhomora Bridge Answer: a) Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
MCQ on Bhupen Hazarika Personal Life and Legacy
What was the name of Bhupen Hazarika’s wife? a) Kalpana Lajmi b) Priyam Hazarika c) Bijaya Hazarika d) Nilima Hazarika Answer: c) Bijaya Hazarika
Which artist is closely associated with Bhupen Hazarika’s creative works? a) Hemanta Mukherjee b) Kalpana Lajmi c) Kishore Kumar d) Lata Mangeshkar Answer: b) Kalpana Lajmi
What was Bhupen Hazarika’s autobiography called? a) “Moi Eti Jajabor” b) “Ei Prithibi Ekhan Jatra” c) “Jibonar Ujoni Batot” d) “Samay Amar Sonar Rekha” Answer: a) “Moi Eti Jajabor”
What was Bhupen Hazarika’s favorite musical instrument? a) Tabla b) Harmonium c) Violin d) Guitar Answer: b) Harmonium
When did Bhupen Hazarika pass away? a) 2010 b) 2011 c) 2012 d) 2009 Answer: b) 2011
Legacy and Influence
Which of these songs by Bhupen Hazarika is a symbol of unity and brotherhood? a) “We Are in the Same Boat Brother” b) “Dola Re Dola” c) “Dil Hoom Hoom Kare” d) “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” Answer: d) “Manuhe Manuhor Babe”
What is the primary theme of Bhupen Hazarika’s works? a) Romance b) Social justice and humanity c) Devotion d) Nature Answer: b) Social justice and humanity
Which international artist inspired Bhupen Hazarika’s work, especially “Bistirno Parore”? a) Elvis Presley b) Paul Robeson c) Bob Dylan d) Louis Armstrong Answer: b) Paul Robeson
Which Assamese festival did Bhupen Hazarika often celebrate in his music? a) Durga Puja b) Bihu c) Holi d) Rongali Utsav Answer: b) Bihu
In which language did Bhupen Hazarika primarily compose his songs? a) Hindi b) Bengali c) Assamese d) English Answer: c) Assamese
Bhupen Hazarika’s song “Dil Hoom Hoom Kare” was from which movie? a) “Rudali” b) “Ek Pal” c) “Mili” d) “Chameli Memsaab” Answer: a) “Rudali”
Bhupen Hazarika’s music was often influenced by which cultural traditions? a) Western classical b) Assamese folk c) Carnatic music d) Mughal traditions Answer: b) Assamese folk
Which social issue did Bhupen Hazarika frequently highlight in his songs? a) Gender inequality b) Racial discrimination c) Poverty and class struggle d) Environmental conservation Answer: c) Poverty and class struggle
Who is regarded as one of Bhupen Hazarika’s closest artistic collaborators in Assamese cinema? a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha b) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala c) Jayanta Hazarika d) Dr. Bhupen Borah Answer: a) Bishnu Prasad Rabha
What was the primary goal of Bhupen Hazarika’s creative works? a) Entertainment b) Cultural preservation and social awakening c) Religious devotion d) Political propaganda Answer: b) Cultural preservation and social awakening
Posthumous Recognition
In which year was the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge renamed as Bhupen Hazarika Setu? a) 2016 b) 2017 c) 2019 d) 2020 Answer: b) 2017
What is the length of the Bhupen Hazarika Setu? a) 5.6 km b) 6.2 km c) 9.15 km d) 8.1 km Answer: c) 9.15 km
Which of the following institutions has a chair named after Bhupen Hazarika? a) Banaras Hindu University b) Gauhati University c) Tezpur University d) IIT Guwahati Answer: c) Tezpur University
Which Indian Prime Minister unveiled a statue of Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati? a) Manmohan Singh b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee c) Narendra Modi d) Rajiv Gandhi Answer: c) Narendra Modi
What is the name of the auditorium dedicated to Bhupen Hazarika in Tezpur? a) Kalabhumi b) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Kalakshetra c) Bhupendra Bhavan d) Jyoti-Bhupen Hall Answer: b) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Kalakshetra
Cultural Contributions
Which cultural ideology was a recurring theme in Bhupen Hazarika’s songs? a) Globalization b) National integration and regional pride c) Capitalism d) Urbanization Answer: b) National integration and regional pride
Which Assamese writer’s works did Bhupen Hazarika often bring to life through music? a) Lakshminath Bezbarua b) Mamoni Raisom Goswami c) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala d) Hiren Bhattacharya Answer: c) Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Bhupen Hazarika composed a song for which historical event? a) Assam Movement b) Quit India Movement c) Green Revolution d) Independence of Bangladesh Answer: a) Assam Movement
What role did Bhupen Hazarika play in the Assam Sahitya Sabha? a) President b) General Secretary c) Treasurer d) Cultural Advisor Answer: a) President
Which prominent Indian leader praised Bhupen Hazarika’s works for their cultural richness? a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Indira Gandhi c) Mahatma Gandhi d) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Answer: b) Indira Gandhi
