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

Q111. The "Reconstruction Department" formed in 1944 was later renamed as:
  • A. Planning and Development Department
  • B. Public Works Department
  • C. Supply Department
  • D. Relief Department
Answer: Planning and Development Department
Explnation: The Reconstruction Department was reconstituted as the Planning and Development Department in 1947.
Q112. The "Deodhani" dance is associated with the worship of:
  • A. Manasa
  • B. Vishnu
  • C. Shiva
  • D. Durga
Answer: Manasa
Explnation: Deodhani is a shamanistic dance form associated with the worship of the Snake Goddess Manasa.
Q113. Which Ahom King refused to pay the remaining war indemnity to the Mughals, sparking the 1667 conflict?
  • A. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • C. Udayaditya Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha
Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha refused to pay the balance indemnity promised by his predecessor, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination."
Q114. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Literature?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q115. In which year was the Chief Commissionership of Assam established?
  • A. 1826
  • B. 1858
  • C. 1874
  • D. 1905
Answer: 1874
Explnation: The Chief Commissionership of Assam was established on February 7, 1874, separating the administration of Assam from Bengal.
Q116. 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.
Q117. The Assam Accord was signed in:
  • A. 1985
  • B. 1980
  • C. 1979
  • D. 1990
Answer: 1985
Explnation: The Assam Accord was signed on August 15, 1985, ending the six-year-long Assam Agitation.
Q118. Who was the first Deputy Secretary of Education from the Assamese community?
  • A. Siddeheswar Gohain
  • B. C.S. Mullan
  • C. P.C. Lyon
  • D. Furze
Answer: Siddeheswar Gohain
Explnation: Sri Siddeheswar Gohain was appointed as the first Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education in 1937.
Q119. Kanaklata Barua was martyred while attempting to hoist the national flag during which movement?
  • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
  • C. Quit India Movement
  • D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: Quit India Movement
Explnation: Kanaklata Barua was shot dead by police at Gohpur while leading a procession to hoist the flag during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
Q120. The "Patharughat Rann" took place in:
  • A. 1894
  • B. 1861
  • C. 1857
  • D. 1942
Answer: 1894
Explnation: The Patharughat peasant uprising took place on January 28, 1894.
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