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Key Facts: Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu Exam

3 Festivals

Rongali (Bohag), Kongali (Kati), and Bhogali (Magh) Bihu

ASSEB HS Bihu Curriculum

100 MCQs

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7 Days

Traditional celebration phases of Bohag (Rongali) Bihu

Assam Cultural Heritage Records

Muga Silk

Golden silk indigenous to Assam worn by female Bihu dancers

Assam Handloom & Textiles Dept

Assam ASSEB HS Skill Subject Bihu evaluates student understanding across the Three Bihu Festivals (Rongali, Kongali, Bhogali), dance postures and movement patterns, traditional instruments, Husori performance, and Muga silk attire.

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1Which season and agricultural phase is Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) traditionally associated with in Assam?
A.Spring and the onset of the seeding/sowing season
B.Autumn harvest of winter paddy
C.Mid-winter dry season and granary clearing
D.Monsoon flood recession and wheat threshing
Explanation: Bohag Bihu (also called Rongali Bihu) is celebrated in mid-April, marking the arrival of spring (Bohag month) and the onset of the agricultural sowing season. It signifies new growth, joy, and the Assamese New Year.
2What is the first day of Bohag Bihu traditionally dedicated to in Assamese culture?
A.Manuh (Human beings and elders)
B.Goru (Cattle and domestic livestock)
C.Gosai (Deities and household gods)
D.Kutum (Relatives and friends)
Explanation: The first day of Bohag Bihu is known as Goru Bihu. It is exclusively dedicated to the care, bathing, and ritual veneration of cattle, which are essential for traditional agriculture.
3Which ritual paste is traditionally applied to cattle before bathing them in rivers on Goru Bihu?
A.Mustard oil and turmeric paste (Mah-Halodhi)
B.Sandalwood and rosewater paste
C.Clay and rice flour paste
D.Neem and basil leaf extract
Explanation: On Goru Bihu morning, cattle are rubbed with a paste made of black gram (Mah) and raw turmeric (Halodhi), along with mustard oil, to cleanse their skin and protect them from insects.
4Which festival is also widely known as 'Kongali Bihu' due to its quiet, austere nature?
A.Bohag Bihu
B.Magh Bihu
C.Kati Bihu
D.Baisagu Bihu
Explanation: Kati Bihu is referred to as Kongali Bihu ('Kongali' meaning poor or austere) because it falls in mid-October when agricultural granaries are empty before the upcoming paddy harvest.
5What central sacred plant is worshipped at household courtyards during Kati Bihu?
A.Banyan (Xatiana)
B.Tulsi (Holy Basil)
C.Bamboo (Banh)
D.Mango (Am)
Explanation: During Kati Bihu, households clean their yards, plant a fresh Tulsi (Holy Basil) sapling on an elevated earthen altar (Tulsi Rowa), and light oil lamps to pray for family well-being and a prosperous crop.
6What is the special tall pole-mounted lamp lit in paddy fields during Kati Bihu called?
A.Akasbanti
B.Meji
C.Bhelaghar
D.Chaki
Explanation: The 'Akasbanti' (Sky Lamp) is a earthen lamp elevated high on a long bamboo pole in paddy fields during Kati Bihu to guide ancestors and attract/destroy crop pests.
7Bhogali Bihu, celebrated in the month of Magh (mid-January), is primarily a festival of:
A.Sowing and romance
B.Harvesting and feasting
C.Penance and fasting
D.Rainmaking rituals
Explanation: Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu) derives its name from 'Bhog' (enjoyment/feasting). It marks the completion of the winter paddy harvest, when granaries are full and communities gather to feast.
8What is the community feast held on the eve of Magh Bihu called?
A.Uruka
B.Husori
C.Bihwan
D.Goru Bihu
Explanation: Uruka is the night preceding Magh Bihu. Villagers gather near fields to build temporary thatch huts (Bhelaghar), cook community feasts featuring fish, meat, and rice delicacies, and celebrate together.
9What is the temporary structure made of bamboo, thatch, and dried leaves for the Uruka feast called?
A.Bhelaghar
B.Rang Ghar
C.Kareng Ghar
D.Namghar
Explanation: A Bhelaghar is a temporary cottage construct made of bamboo, thatch, and dry hay where people stay overnight on Uruka night and feast together before burning it the next morning alongside the Meji.
10On the morning of Magh Bihu, people ignite a tall conical stack of wood and thatch called:
A.Meji
B.Akasbanti
C.Tulsi Rowa
D.Phulam Gamusa
Explanation: At dawn on Magh Bihu, the Meji (a tall structure made of wood, bamboo, and dry banana leaves) is set ablaze as prayers are offered to Agni (the Fire God) for health and agricultural prosperity.

About the Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu Exam

The Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu examination tests Class 11 and Class 12 students on the rich cultural heritage, performance traditions, and theoretical principles of Bihu. This practice bank provides an English-language study adaptation covering Bihu folk music, dance performance theory, regional variations, traditional instruments (Dhol, Pepa, Gogona, Baahi, Toka), lyrical themes (Bihu Naam), costumes, and cultural heritage.

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Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours (120 minutes)

Passing Score

30% qualifying score in combined practical and written examinations.

Exam / Certification Fees

Standard ASSEB Higher Secondary registration fee.

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25%

Three Bihu Festivals & Seasonal Rites

Covers cultural significance, agricultural ties, and ritual observances of Bohag (Rongali), Kati (Kongali), and Magh (Bhogali) Bihu.

25%

Bihu Dance Forms & Movement Patterns

Evaluates body postures, hand gestures (Hastamudra), footwork, male/female dance roles, Husori, and Mukholi Bihu choreography.

20%

Traditional Bihu Musical Instruments

Details construction, playing techniques, acoustics, and rhythmic patterns of Dhol, Pepa, Gogona, Baahi, Toka, and Xutuli.

15%

Bihu Songs (Bihu Naam) & Lyrical Themes

Explores poetic structures, romantic/pastoral motifs, agricultural symbolism, Husori Kirtan, and oral song traditions.

15%

Costumes, Ornaments & Cultural Significance

Focuses on Muga silk garments, Gamusa types, traditional Assamese jewelry (Jonbiri, Dholbiri), Kopou Phool, and UNESCO recognition.

Preparing for the Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 30% qualifying score in combined practical and written examinations.
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours (120 minutes)
  • Exam / certification fees: Standard ASSEB Higher Secondary registration fee. Official sources

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Assam ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the 7 days of Bohag Bihu (Goru Bihu, Manuh Bihu, Gosai Bihu, etc.) and their specific customs.
2Understand the material construction and acoustics of traditional instruments like Mahor Shingor Pepa and Kathal-wood Dhol.
3Learn key dance terminology including Hastamudra, Kohol (waist flexes), Bihua (male dancer), and Bihuwati (female dancer).
4Study the poetic meter and central motifs (nature, love, farming) in traditional Bihu Naam and Husori verses.
5Review the cultural symbolism of Muga silk, Phulam Gamusa, and Assam's Guinness World Record Bihu performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ASSEB Higher Secondary Skill Subject Bihu course?

It is an elective skill subject offered by the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB / AHSEC) for Class 11 and 12 students, focusing on the history, musicology, dance theory, and cultural preservation of Bihu.

How are the practice questions in this bank presented?

Please note that these multiple-choice questions serve as an English-language study adaptation for Bihu folk music, dance performance theory, regional variations, and cultural heritage to assist students preparing for theoretical evaluations.

What are the three main Bihu festivals covered in the syllabus?

The syllabus covers Bohag (Rongali) Bihu celebrating spring and the Assamese New Year, Kati (Kongali) Bihu observing the crop protection phase, and Magh (Bhogali) Bihu celebrating the post-harvest feast.

Which musical instruments are studied in the Bihu skill subject?

Key instruments include the Dhol (two-sided drum), Pepa (buffalo horn pipe), Gogona (bamboo jaw harp), Baahi (bamboo flute), Toka (bamboo clapper), Xutuli (clay whistle), and Bhor-taal (cymbals).

What traditional costumes and ornaments are required for Bihu dancers?

Female dancers wear Muga silk Mekhela Chador, Riha, Kopou Phool in hair, and traditional jewelry like Jonbiri and Dholbiri. Male dancers wear Muga/cotton Dhoti, Tangali waist-cloth, and Phulam Gamusa tied around the head.