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

Q201. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University?
  • A. K.K. Handique
  • B. Hemchandra Goswami
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Answer: K.K. Handique
Explnation: Krishna Kanta Handique was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University (established 1948).
Q202. The "Majuli Island" is the largest river island in the world. It is located in which district?
  • A. Majuli
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Sivasagar
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Majuli
Explnation: Majuli is now a separate district.
Q203. The "Treaty of Ghilajharighat" was signed in:
  • A. 1663
  • B. 1662
  • C. 1671
  • D. 1682
Answer: 1663
Explnation: It was signed in January 1663 after Mir Jumla's invasion.
Q204. Which British administrator is known for the "Assam Chief Commissioner's power Bill"?
  • A. Mr. Hobhouse
  • B. David Scott
  • C. Keatinge
  • D. Fuller
Answer: Mr. Hobhouse
Explnation: Mr. Hobhouse proposed the bill to transfer powers from the Lt. Governor of Bengal to the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Q205. The "Kareng Ghar" is located in:
  • A. Garhgaon
  • B. Rangpur
  • C. Charaideo
  • D. Jorhat
Answer: Garhgaon
Explnation: The Kareng Ghar is the royal palace located in Garhgaon.
Q206. Which wildlife sanctuary is known for the White-Winged Wood Duck?
  • A. Nameri
  • B. Pobitora
  • C. Orang
  • D. Dibru-Saikhowa
Answer: Nameri
Explnation: Nameri National Park is a haven for the endangered White-Winged Wood Duck.
Q207. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Educational Film"?
  • A. None
  • B. Altaf Mazid
  • C. Gautam Bora
  • D. Maulee Senapati
Answer: None
Explnation: No record.
Q208. Who was the first Assamese to climb Mount Everest?
  • A. Tarun Saikia
  • B. Manish Deka
  • C. Bidyut Berar
  • D. Abhijit Baruah
Answer: Tarun Saikia
Explnation: Tarun Saikia became the first Assamese to scale Mt. Everest in 2013.
Q209. Under which Act was the "Governor's Secretariat" established in Assam?
  • A. Government of India Act 1919
  • B. Government of India Act 1935
  • C. Indian Independence Act 1947
  • D. North Eastern Areas Act 1971
Answer: Government of India Act 1935
Explnation: The Governor's Secretariat was established under the Government of India Act 1935, coinciding with the introduction of Provincial Autonomy.
Q210. Who was the last ruler of the Varman dynasty?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Susthitavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Pushyavarman
Answer: Bhaskarvarman
Explnation: Bhaskarvarman was the last and most illustrious ruler of the Varman dynasty.
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