Question: Who was conferred the 10th Moghai Ojah Award?
(a) Paramananda Majumdar
(b) Reba Kanta Mahanta
(c) Jatin Goswami.
(d) Jitu Sangmai
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Eminent researcher and writer Dr. Paramananda Majumdar was presented the 10th Moghai Ojah Award at a function held at the auditorium of Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium on 15 March, 2020.
- The award recognized his invaluable contribution for compiling a book on dhol maestro Moghai Ojah.
Moghai Ojah award:
- The Moghai Ojah award was instituted in 2011 by the Jorhat District of the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP).
- The award is annually presented on 15 March, on the death anniversary of Ojah.
- The award carries a cash prize of Rs.21,000, a citation, a gamosa, a seleng chadar and a memento.
Links:
https://www.thehillstimes.in/regional/moghai-ojah-award-for-dr-paramananda-majumdar/
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar1720/state052
https://realtime.rediff.com/news/india/Moghai-Ojah-award-presented-to-Paramananda-Majumder/b5d88116f74c98ae?src=interim_alsoreadimage