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

Q101. Who was the first Assamese to win the "Sahitya Akademi Award" for English?
  • A. Arup Kumar Dutta
  • B. Jahnavi Barua
  • C. Easterine Kire
  • D. Janice Pariat
Answer: Arup Kumar Dutta
Explnation: Arup Kumar Dutta is a renowned writer in English.
Q102. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Lawn Bowls?
  • A. Nayanmoni Saikia
  • B. Lovely Choubey
  • C. Pinki Singh
  • D. Rupa Rani Tirkey
Answer: Nayanmoni Saikia
Explnation: Nayanmoni Saikia won it.
Q103. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Music?
  • A. Rameswar Pathak
  • B. Pratima Barua Pandey
  • C. Dipali Borthakur
  • D. Khagen Mahanta
Answer: Pratima Barua Pandey
Explnation: Pratima Barua Pandey received it.
Q104. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film"?
  • A. Gautam Bora
  • B. Altaf Mazid
  • C. Maulee Senapati
  • D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora
Explnation: Gautam Bora won.
Q105. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Trade and Industry?
  • A. Hemendra Prasad Barooah
  • B. Ranjit Barthakur
  • C. Rajen Borthakur
  • D. Sanjib Kakoty
Answer: Hemendra Prasad Barooah
Explnation: Hemendra Prasad Barooah received it.
Q106. The "Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary" is famous for:
  • A. Highest density of One-horned Rhinos
  • B. Tiger
  • C. Elephant
  • D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: Highest density of One-horned Rhinos
Explnation: Pobitora has the highest density of rhinos.
Q107. The "Manas National Park" was declared a Tiger Reserve in:
  • A. 1973
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1973
Explnation: Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973.
Q108. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court?
  • A. R.F. Lodge
  • B. Holi Ram Deka
  • C. T.V. Thadani
  • D. M.C. Pathak
Answer: R.F. Lodge
Explnation: Sir R.F. Lodge was the first Chief Justice of the Assam High Court (now Guwahati High Court).
Q109. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
  • A. Hemantakumari Devi
  • B. Bidyutprova Devi
  • C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  • D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi
Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q110. Which Ahom Borphukan betrayed the kingdom by handing over Guwahati to the Mughals in 1679?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Laluk Sola Borphukan
  • C. Badan Borphukan
  • D. Momai Tamuli
Answer: Laluk Sola Borphukan
Explnation: In 1679, Laluk Sola Borphukan conspired with the Mughals and handed over Guwahati to them in exchange for a promised reward and support for his political ambitions.
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