{"id":16834,"date":"2026-09-02T11:47:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/?p=16834"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:47:06","slug":"dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Lakshahira Das Biography: Early Life, Works, Awards and Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/strong> was a renowned Assamese writer, singer, lyricist, composer, and professor who made significant contributions to <strong>Assamese literature, music, and education<\/strong>. She was recognised by All India Radio in 1948 while she was still a student and later became a professor and Head of the Department of Education at Gauhati University. She passed away in <strong>March 2025 in Guwahati at the age of 94<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Das?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Education\" >Dr. Lakshahira Das and Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Assamese_Music\" >Dr. Lakshahira Das and Assamese Music<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#All_India_Radio_Recognition_in_1948\" >All India Radio Recognition in 1948<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#APSC_Prelims_Fact\" >APSC Prelims Fact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Literary_Works_of_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\" >Literary Works of Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Awards_and_Recognition_of_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\" >Awards and Recognition of Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Women_Empowerment\" >Dr. Lakshahira Das and Women Empowerment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Dr_Lakshahira_Das_Passed_Away_in_2025\" >Dr. Lakshahira Das Passed Away in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Why_Is_Dr_Lakshahira_Das_Important_for_APSC\" >Why Is Dr. Lakshahira Das Important for APSC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#APSC_Prelims\" >APSC Prelims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#APSC_Mains\" >APSC Mains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#APSC_Prelims_MCQs_on_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\" >APSC Prelims MCQs on Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#APSC_Mains_Answer_Value_Addition\" >APSC Mains Answer Value Addition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Dr_Lakshahira_Das_One-Minute_Revision\" >Dr. Lakshahira Das: One-Minute Revision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#FAQs_on_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\" >FAQs on Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borthakursiasacademy.com\/blog\/dr-lakshahira-das-biography-apsc\/#Also_read_%E2%80%93\" >Also read \u2013<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>APSC aspirants<\/strong>, Dr. Lakshahira Das is an important personality to study under <strong>Assamese literature, art and culture, education, women empowerment, and Assam current affairs<\/strong>. Her awards, literary works, musical contributions, and academic career can be relevant for both <strong>APSC Prelims and Mains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_Quick_Facts\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das: Quick Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Field of Work<\/strong><\/td><td>Writer, singer, lyricist, composer, and professor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Contribution<\/strong><\/td><td>Assamese music, literature and education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AIR Recognition<\/strong><\/td><td>1948<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Doctoral Degree<\/strong><\/td><td>Gauhati University, 1973<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Academic Position<\/strong><\/td><td>Head, Department of Education, Gauhati University<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Retirement<\/strong><\/td><td>1993<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sangeetacharya<\/strong><\/td><td>1995<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Silpi Award<\/strong><\/td><td>2003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Amol Prabha Das Award<\/strong><\/td><td>2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award<\/strong><\/td><td>2022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Death<\/strong><\/td><td>March 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Place of Death<\/strong><\/td><td>Guwahati<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age at Death<\/strong><\/td><td>94<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Was_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\"><\/span>Who Was Dr. Lakshahira Das?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das was one of Assam&#8217;s distinguished personalities, contributing to <strong>education, literature, and music<\/strong>. She was an accomplished academic, lyricist, composer, and singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her career is particularly notable because she made her mark in the cultural field at a very young age while simultaneously pursuing higher education and an academic career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was recognised by <strong>All India Radio in 1948<\/strong> as a lyricist, composer and singer while she was still a student. This early recognition marked an important milestone in her musical career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, she became associated with Assamese music and literature and composed <strong>more than 2,000 songs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Education\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das and Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Education was another major area of work.  She received her <strong>doctoral degree from Gauhati University in 1973<\/strong> and pursued an academic career in the field of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She eventually became the <strong>Head of the Department of Education at Gauhati University<\/strong> and retired from the university in <strong>1993<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her contribution to education makes her relevant not only to Assam&#8217;s cultural history but also to questions concerning the development of <strong>higher education in Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Assamese_Music\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das and Assamese Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das made a significant contribution to <strong>Assamese music<\/strong> as a singer, lyricist and composer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She composed <strong>more than 2,000 songs<\/strong> during her career. Her work helped enrich Assamese musical traditions and strengthened the relationship between Assamese literature and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_India_Radio_Recognition_in_1948\"><\/span>All India Radio Recognition in 1948<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important facts about Dr. Lakshahira Das is her association with <strong>All India Radio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>1948<\/strong>, while she was still a student, she was recognised by All India Radio as an Assamese woman lyricist, composer and singer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APSC_Prelims_Fact\"><\/span>APSC Prelims Fact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das \u2192 All India Radio recognition \u2192 1948<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a useful fact to remember for questions related to <strong>Assamese art and culture and important personalities of Assam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literary_Works_of_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\"><\/span>Literary Works of Dr. Lakshahira Das<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das was also a prolific Assamese writer. Her literary contribution included poetry, songs and other forms of creative writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of her notable works include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prathama<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gitarghya<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lakshahirar Geet<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pranor Muktidhara<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tapashi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prangangha<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surya aru Sagoror Sadhu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Her literary works are important from the perspective of <strong>Assamese literature and cultural heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For APSC preparation, aspirants should remember at least a few of these titles along with her identity as a <strong>writer, lyricist, composer and singer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awards_and_Recognition_of_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\"><\/span>Awards and Recognition of Dr. Lakshahira Das<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das received several awards and honours for her contributions to music, literature and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sangeetacharya \u2013 1995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was honoured with the title of <strong>Sangeetacharya in 1995<\/strong> in recognition of her contribution to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silpi Award \u2013 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Government of Assam conferred the Silpi Award on Dr. Lakshahira Das in 2003<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amol Prabha Das Award \u2013 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She received the <strong>Amol Prabha Das Award in 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award \u2013 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant recognitions in her career was the <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The award is particularly important for APSC aspirants because the Sangeet Natak Akademi is India&#8217;s national academy for <strong>music, dance and drama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basanti Bordoloi Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das was also conferred the <strong>Basanti Bordoloi Award by Axam Xahitya Xabha<\/strong>, recognising her contribution to Assamese literary and cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_and_Women_Empowerment\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das and Women Empowerment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The life and career of Dr. Lakshahira Das can also be viewed from the perspective of <strong>women&#8217;s participation in education and cultural life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She built a distinguished career in academia while simultaneously establishing herself as a singer, composer, lyricist and writer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her early recognition by All India Radio in 1948 and her later academic achievements demonstrate the expanding role of women in Assam&#8217;s <strong>education, literature and performing arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>APSC Mains<\/strong>, her life can be cited as an example when discussing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women&#8217;s contribution to Assamese culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s participation in higher education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preservation of regional languages and literature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Role of artists in cultural identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribution of women to India&#8217;s performing arts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_Passed_Away_in_2025\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das Passed Away in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das passed away in <strong>March 2025 in Guwahati at the age of 94<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her death marked the end of a long career dedicated to <strong>education, Assamese literature and music<\/strong>. Her contribution continues to be remembered through her songs, writings, academic work and cultural legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her death is also significant from an <strong>APSC current affairs perspective<\/strong>, as questions on recently deceased prominent personalities can appear in Assam-specific examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Dr_Lakshahira_Das_Important_for_APSC\"><\/span>Why Is Dr. Lakshahira Das Important for APSC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The significance of <strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das for APSC<\/strong> goes beyond memorising her birth, death and award details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her life connects several important areas of the Assam-specific syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APSC_Prelims\"><\/span>APSC Prelims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Prelims, focus on <strong>factual associations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Lakshahira Das was a writer, singer, lyricist, composer and professor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received recognition from <strong>All India Radio in 1948<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received her <strong>doctoral degree from Gauhati University in 1973<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She retired as <strong>Head of the Department of Education, Gauhati University, in 1993<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She was honoured with the title <strong>Sangeetacharya in 1995<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received the <strong>Silpi Award in 2003<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received the <strong>Amol Prabha Das Award in 2011<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received the <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2022<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She composed <strong>more than 2,000 songs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She passed away in <strong>March 2025 in Guwahati at the age of 94<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APSC_Mains\"><\/span>APSC Mains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Mains, Dr. Lakshahira Das can be used as a <strong>case study or example<\/strong> in answers concerning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assamese culture:<\/strong> Her contribution to Assamese music and literature demonstrates the role of individuals in preserving regional cultural identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women empowerment:<\/strong> Her simultaneous achievements in education, literature and performing arts demonstrate women&#8217;s contribution to Assam&#8217;s intellectual and cultural development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> Her academic career and leadership at Gauhati University highlight the role of educators in strengthening higher education in Assam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural preservation:<\/strong> Her songs and literary works demonstrate how artists and writers contribute to preserving regional languages and cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APSC_Prelims_MCQs_on_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\"><\/span>APSC Prelims MCQs on Dr. Lakshahira Das<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the following statements about Dr. Lakshahira Das:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She was a writer, singer, lyricist and composer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received recognition from All India Radio in 1948.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She served as Head of the Department of Education at Gauhati University.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das is associated with which of the following fields?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Literature and music<br>B. Archaeology<br>C. Classical dance alone<br>D. Wildlife conservation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: A. Literature and music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In which year did Dr. Lakshahira Das receive recognition from All India Radio?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 1945<br>B. 1948<br>C. 1950<br>D. 1952<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: B. 1948<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following awards was conferred on Dr. Lakshahira Das in 2022?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Bharat Ratna<br>B. Jnanpith Award<br>C. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award<br>D. Padma Vibhushan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer: C. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APSC_Mains_Answer_Value_Addition\"><\/span>APSC Mains Answer Value Addition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants can use Dr. Lakshahira Das as an example in an answer on <strong>women&#8217;s contribution to Assam&#8217;s cultural development<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Lakshahira Das exemplifies the multifaceted contribution of Assamese women to education, literature and performing arts. Her career as an educationist, writer, lyricist, composer and singer demonstrates how individual contributions can strengthen regional cultural identity while advancing women&#8217;s participation in public and intellectual life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example can add <strong>Assam-specific value<\/strong> to an otherwise generic Mains answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Lakshahira_Das_One-Minute_Revision\"><\/span>Dr. Lakshahira Das: One-Minute Revision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/strong> \u2192 Assamese writer + singer + lyricist + composer + professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1948<\/strong> \u2192 All India Radio recognition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1973<\/strong> \u2192 Doctoral degree from Gauhati University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1993<\/strong> \u2192 Retired as Head, Department of Education, Gauhati University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1995<\/strong> \u2192 Sangeetacharya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2003<\/strong> \u2192 Silpi Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> \u2192 Amol Prabha Das Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022<\/strong> \u2192 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2,000+<\/strong> \u2192 Songs composed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March 2025<\/strong> \u2192 Passed away in Guwahati at 94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/strong> occupies an important place in Assam&#8217;s cultural and educational history. Her contributions as a <strong>writer, singer, lyricist, composer and professor<\/strong> reflect the interconnectedness of education, literature and performing arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For APSC aspirants, her life is particularly relevant because it provides both <strong>Prelims-ready factual information and Mains-ready examples<\/strong> on Assamese culture, women&#8217;s empowerment, education and preservation of regional heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the key facts: <strong>1948 \u2013 AIR recognition; 1973 \u2013 doctorate; 1993 \u2013 retirement from Gauhati University; 1995 \u2013 Sangeetacharya; 2003 \u2013 Silpi Award; 2011 \u2013 Amol Prabha Das Award; 2022 \u2013 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award; 2025 \u2013 death.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Dr_Lakshahira_Das\"><\/span>FAQs on <strong>Dr. Lakshahira Das<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Who was Dr. Lakshahira Das?<\/strong><br><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das was an Assamese writer, singer, lyricist, composer and professor who contributed significantly to Assamese music, literature and education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>When did Dr. Lakshahira Das die?<\/strong><br><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Dr. Lakshahira Das passed away in <strong>March 2025 in Guwahati at the age of 94<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>When did Dr. Lakshahira Das receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>She received the <strong>Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>What are some important works of Dr. Lakshahira Das?<\/strong><br><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Some of her notable works include <strong>Prathama, Gitarghya, Lakshahirar 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