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

Q211. What was the "Arkati" system in the context of the tea industry?
  • A. A tea processing method
  • B. A labor recruitment system by contractors
  • C. A revenue collection system
  • D. A land grant system
Answer: A labor recruitment system by contractors
Explnation: The Arkati system was a method of recruiting labor through contractors, often involving deceptive practices to bring workers to Assam.
Q212. Which of the following linguistic families is considered the earliest to arrive in the Brahmaputra Valley?
  • A. Tibeto-Burmese
  • B. Siamese-Chinese (Tai)
  • C. Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
  • D. Indo-Aryan
Answer: Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
Explnation: The Mon-Khmer speakers of the Austro-Asiatic family (e.g., Khasi, Jaintia) are considered the earliest linguistic group to have arrived in the region, about 5000-6000 years ago.
Q213. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Bara" commanded how many paiks?
  • A. 20
  • B. 100
  • C. 1000
  • D. 6000
Answer: 20
Explnation: A "Bara" was the lowest rank of officer in the Paik system, commanding a unit of 20 paiks.
Q214. The "Namghosa" was written by:
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Damodardeva
Answer: Madhavdeva
Explnation: Madhavdeva wrote the Namghosa.
Q215. Who was "Gagini"?
  • A. Son of Moamoriya Mahanta
  • B. Ahom General
  • C. Koch King
  • D. British Officer
Answer: Son of Moamoriya Mahanta
Explnation: Gagini was the son of the Moamoriya Mahanta Ashtabhuj and played a role in mobilizing disciples to build the Bor Bheti.
Q216. 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.
Q217. Who is the author of "Asomiya Sahityar Buranji"?
  • A. Devendranath Bezbarua
  • B. Satyendranath Sarma
  • C. Birinchi Kumar Barua
  • D. Maheswar Neog
Answer: Devendranath Bezbarua
Explnation: Devendranath Bezbarua is credited with being a pioneer historian of Assamese literature.
Q218. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Editing"?
  • A. A. Sreekar Prasad
  • B. Suresh Pai
  • C. Debajit Gayan
  • D. Manas Choudhury
Answer: A. Sreekar Prasad
Explnation: Wait, Sreekar Prasad is not Assamese. Debajit Gayan won for Sound. Let's stick to known awards.
Q219. Which King of the Varman dynasty was the first to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Mahabhutivarman
Answer: Mahendravarman
Explnation: Mahendravarman (450-485 AD) was the first king of Kamrup to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya. He declared independence from the Guptas and is credited with defeating the Gupta army.
Q220. Which dynasty ruled Kamarupa immediately following the fall of the Danava dynasty?
  • A. Varman Dynasty
  • B. Pala Dynasty
  • C. Bhauma Dynasty
  • D. Mlechchha Dynasty
Answer: Bhauma Dynasty
Explnation: Historically and mythologically, the Danava Dynasty was replaced by the Bhauma Dynasty, which was founded by Narakasura after he killed the last Danava king, Ghatakasura.
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