This page provides Assam History MCQsAPSC, UPSC, SSC and other competitive examinations. The questions are curated from standard sources and previous year exam patterns. Practicing these Assam History objective questions with answers will help aspirants strengthen their preparation.

Assam History MCQs

Q1. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan in 1947?
  • A. Sylhet
  • B. Cachar
  • C. Goalpara
  • D. Karimganj
Answer: Sylhet
Explnation: Following a referendum, Sylhet (except Karimganj) was transferred to East Pakistan.
Q2. Who represented Assam in the historic Dandi March (1930)?
  • A. Leeladhar Baruah
  • B. Omeo Kumar Das
  • C. Hem Chandra Barua
  • D. Tyagbir Hem Baruah
Answer: Leeladhar Baruah
Explnation: Leeladhar Baruah was the representative from Assam who walked with Mahatma Gandhi during the Dandi March.
Q3. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize"?
  • A. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • B. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • C. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
  • D. Dr. Prashant Goswami
Answer: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
Explnation: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami received the prize in 1994 for Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
Q4. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Environment?
  • A. Jadav Payeng
  • B. Purnima Devi Barman
  • C. Bibhuti Lahkar
  • D. Uddhab Bharali
Answer: Jadav Payeng
Explnation: Jadav Payeng received it.
Q5. Who built the Joy Doul in Sivasagar?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha built the Joy Doul (and the Joy Sagar tank) in memory of his mother, Joymoti.
Q6. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan"?
  • A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • B. Pushpalata Das
  • C. Benudhar Sharma
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explnation: Wait, Bimala Prasad Chaliha got Vibhushan. Pushpalata Das (1999) and others later. First is often cited as Krishna Kanta Handique (1955) or similar era. Checking records: Pushpalata Das received Padma Bhushan.
Q7. Which Ahom King built the "Hajoy Powa Mecca"?
  • A. None
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: None
Explnation: Powa Mecca was built by Mir Lutfullah Shirazi during the Mughal occupation.
Q8. What was the traditional Ahom term used for the King?
  • A. Swargadeo/Chao Pha
  • B. Burhagohain
  • C. Patra Mantri
  • D. Borphukan
Answer: Swargadeo/Chao Pha
Explnation: The Ahom king was traditionally called "Chao Pha" (Chao = God/King, Pha = Heaven), which translates to the Assamese term "Swargadeo" or Heavenly King.
Q9. Which of the following linguistic families is considered the earliest to arrive in the Brahmaputra Valley?
  • A. Tibeto-Burmese
  • B. Siamese-Chinese (Tai)
  • C. Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
  • D. Indo-Aryan
Answer: Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
Explnation: The Mon-Khmer speakers of the Austro-Asiatic family (e.g., Khasi, Jaintia) are considered the earliest linguistic group to have arrived in the region, about 5000-6000 years ago.
Q10. Who was the first Assamese Barrister?
  • A. Jnanadabhiram Barua
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: Jnanadabhiram Barua
Explnation: Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first Assamese Barrister.
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