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

Q121. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Art?
  • A. Sobha Brahma
  • B. Benu Misra
  • C. Nilpawan Baruah
  • D. Neelpawan Baruah
Answer: Sobha Brahma
Explnation: Sobha Brahma received it.
Q122. 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).
Q123. Who led the Patharughat peasant uprising?
  • A. Unknown local leaders
  • B. Maniram Dewan
  • C. Kushal Konwar
  • D. Gomdhar Konwar
Answer: Unknown local leaders
Explnation: The Patharughat uprising (1894) was a mass peasant revolt without a single specific famous leader, led by local village elders.
Q124. 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.
Q125. 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.
Q126. Which of the following officers in the Ahom administration acted as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and the head of the judiciary, but had no power to order the execution of criminals?
  • A. Borphukan
  • B. Borbarua
  • C. Burhagohain
  • D. Borgohain
Answer: Borbarua
Explnation: The Borbarua served as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and head of the judiciary. His jurisdiction extended to territories east of Kaliabor (except those under Great Gohains). While he could try cases, he had no power to order the execution of criminals, unlike the King.
Q127. Which Article of the Treaty of Yandaboo (1826) specifically stipulates that the King of Ava renounces all claims upon and will abstain from future interference with the principality of Assam?
  • A. Article 1
  • B. Article 2
  • C. Article 3
  • D. Article 5
Answer: Article 2
Explnation: According to the Treaty of Yandaboo signed on February 24, 1826, Article 2 states that His Majesty the King of Ava renounces all claims upon, and will abstain from all future interference with, the principality of Assam and its dependencies.
Q128. The "Bihu" festival is celebrated how many times a year?
  • A. Three
  • B. One
  • C. Two
  • D. Four
Answer: Three
Explnation: Bihu is celebrated three times: Rongali (Spring), Kongali (Autumn), and Bhogali (Winter).
Q129. 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.
Q130. According to the Treaty of Yandaboo, the British Government agreed to retain which conquered provinces to prevent future boundary disputes?
  • A. Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
  • B. Rangoon, Pegu, and Ava.
  • C. Manipur and Cachar.
  • D. Martaban and Tenasserim only.
Answer: Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Explnation: Article 3 of the Treaty states that the British Government would retain the conquered Provinces of Arracan, including the four divisions of Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
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