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Assam History MCQs

Q181. 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.
Q182. Who founded the "Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra"?
  • A. Govt of Assam
  • B. Sankardeva
  • C. Madhavdeva
  • D. Bishnu Rabha
Answer: Govt of Assam
Explnation: It is a cultural institution established by the Government of Assam under the Assam Accord.
Q183. Which Ahom King built the "Siva Doul"?
  • A. Siva Singha (Queen Ambika)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Siva Singha (Queen Ambika)
Explnation: Built by Queen Ambika during Siva Singha's reign.
Q184. Which Ahom King built the "Joy Doul" and "Joysagar Tank"?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha built the Joy Doul and dug the Joysagar tank in memory of his mother, Joymoti.
Q185. Which Ahom King introduced the "Paik System"?
  • A. Momai Tamuli (Official) / Sukapha (Origin)
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Momai Tamuli (Official) / Sukapha (Origin)
Explnation: While Sukapha introduced the concept of service, Momai Tamuli systematically organized it under Pratap Singha.
Q186. Which is the largest wetland in Assam?
  • A. Son Beel
  • B. Deepor Beel
  • C. Chandubi
  • D. Kumri Beel
Answer: Son Beel
Explnation: Son Beel in Karimganj district is the largest wetland in Assam.
Q187. The "Assam State Museum" was established in:
  • A. 1940
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1955
Answer: 1940
Explnation: The Assam State Museum in Guwahati was established in 1940.
Q188. 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.
Q189. The "Sattra" institution is primarily associated with which religious movement?
  • A. Shaktism
  • B. Neo-Vaishnavism
  • C. Buddhism
  • D. Shaivism
Answer: Neo-Vaishnavism
Explnation: Sattras are the institutional centers of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement initiated by Sankardeva, serving as religious and cultural hubs.
Q190. Which Ahom King built the "Poa Mecca"?
  • A. None (Mughal)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: None (Mughal)
Explnation: Built by Mughals.
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