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

Q91. The Treaty of Yandaboo, which marked the end of the Burmese occupation, was signed on:
  • A. February 24, 1826
  • B. January 26, 1826
  • C. March 24, 1826
  • D. April 11, 1826
Answer: February 24, 1826
Explnation: The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed on February 24, 1826, between the British East India Company and the King of Ava, marking the British annexation of Assam.
Q92. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Screenplay"?
  • A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Santwana Bardoloi
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Explnation: Bhabendra Nath Saikia won for "Agnisnan".
Q93. What was the "Kharikatana" tax introduced in Kamrup?
  • A. A land tax
  • B. A water tax
  • C. A house tax
  • D. A religious tax
Answer: A land tax
Explnation: Chandrakanta Singha introduced a tax on lands called Kharikatana in Kamrup.
Q94. Which Ahom noble was known as "Bakata"?
  • A. None
  • B. Momai Tamuli
  • C. Lachit
  • D. Atan
Answer: None
Explnation: Bakata is a place/region, not a noble. (Question designed to test knowledge of terms).
Q95. 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.
Q96. Which Mughal Emperor commissioned Raja Ram Singh I to invade Assam?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Jahangir
  • C. Shah Jahan
  • D. Aurangzeb
Answer: Aurangzeb
Explnation: Emperor Aurangzeb commissioned Raja Ram Singh I to lead the campaign to recover Guwahati after the Ahom victory in 1667.
Q97. The "Assam Association" merged with which organization in 1921?
  • A. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
  • B. Muslim League
  • C. Swaraj Party
  • D. Hindu Mahasabha
Answer: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
Explnation: The Assam Association merged with the newly formed Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 1921 to join the national freedom struggle.
Q98. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Archaeology?
  • A. Madhav Chandra Goswami
  • B. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • C. Kanaklal Barua
  • D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: Madhav Chandra Goswami
Explnation: Madhav Chandra Goswami received it.
Q99. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Shri?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Nalinibala Devi
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das received it in 1954.
Q100. Which Chinese pilgrim visited Kamarupa during the reign of Bhaskarvarman?
  • A. Fa-Hien
  • B. Hiuen Tsang
  • C. I-Tsing
  • D. Sung Yun
Answer: Hiuen Tsang
Explnation: The famous Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Kamarupa during the reign of Bhaskarvarman. His accounts provide the primary source of information regarding the socio-political condition of the kingdom at that time.
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