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Assam History MCQs

Q1. During the administrative evolution of the Assam Secretariat, why was the Secretariat relocated from Guwahati to Shillong in 1874, merely 41 days after its establishment?
  • A. Due to the sudden invasion of Burmese forces in the Brahmaputra Valley.
  • B. Because Shillong offered better river connectivity for trade with Bengal.
  • C. Due to considerations of accessibility to other regions and a salubrious climate.
  • D. To separate the administration from the influence of the tea planters in the plains.
Answer: Due to considerations of accessibility to other regions and a salubrious climate.
Explnation: The relocation from Guwahati to Shillong in 1874 was driven by the geographical proximity of Shillong to other northeastern regions (enhancing accessibility) and its salubrious climate, which was preferred by the British administration.
Q2. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony was traditionally associated with:
  • A. The appointment of a new Gohain
  • B. The coronation of the Ahom King
  • C. A victory celebration
  • D. The harvest festival
Answer: The coronation of the Ahom King
Explnation: The "Singari Ghar Utha" was the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom kings, held with great pomp and show at the capital Charaideo.
Q3. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q4. Which Ahom King built the "Madan Kamdev"?
  • A. Pala Dynasty
  • B. Ahom Dynasty
  • C. Koch Dynasty
  • D. Kachari Dynasty
Answer: Pala Dynasty
Explnation: Madan Kamdev ruins are attributed to the Pala Dynasty, not Ahom.
Q5. Who was the first President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) formed in 1921?
  • A. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • B. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • C. Kuladhar Chaliha
  • D. Bishnuram Medhi
Answer: Kuladhar Chaliha
Explnation: When the Assam Provincial Congress Committee (APCC) was formed in 1921, Kuladhar Chaliha was appointed as the president of the first ad hoc committee.
Q6. Which Ahom King built the "Kamakhya Temple" (rebuilt)?
  • A. Naranarayan (Koch)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Naranarayan (Koch)
Explnation: Koch King Naranarayan rebuilt it.
Q7. Who is known as "Luit Konwar"?
  • A. Rudra Baruah
  • B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • C. Bishnu Rabha
  • D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Rudra Baruah
Explnation: Rudra Baruah is popularly known as Luit Konwar.
Q8. According to the Treaty of Ghilajharighat (1663), which Ahom princess was sent to the Mughal harem?
  • A. Joymoti
  • B. Kuranganayani
  • C. Ramani Gabharu
  • D. Mula Gabharu
Answer: Ramani Gabharu
Explnation: As part of the peace terms of the Treaty of Ghilajharighat, King Jayadhwaj Singha had to send his daughter, Ramani Gabharu, to the Mughal imperial harem.
Q9. Who led the first peasant uprising in Assam (Phulaguri Dhawa)?
  • A. Local leaders (No single famous name)
  • B. Maniram Dewan
  • C. Kushal Konwar
  • D. Gomdhar Konwar
Answer: Local leaders (No single famous name)
Explnation: It was a mass uprising led by local elders (Ryots).
Q10. Which Ahom King built the "Devi Doul"?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Siva Singha
Explnation: Siva Singha built it.
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