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

Q271. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q272. 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).
Q273. The "Dewal" in the Paik system referred to:
  • A. The second levy of paiks
  • B. The first levy
  • C. The third levy
  • D. The fourth levy
Answer: The second levy of paiks
Explnation: In times of emergency, the first levy was called "mul", the second "dewal", and the third "tewal".
Q274. Who was the Ahom commander at the Battle of Itakhuli?
  • A. Dihingia Alun
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Atan Burhagohain
  • D. Laluk Sola
Answer: Dihingia Alun
Explnation: Dihingia Alun Borbarua led the forces at Itakhuli.
Q275. Which Mughal commander was defeated at the Battle of Bharali (1615)?
  • A. Abu Bakr
  • B. Mir Jumla
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Turbak
Answer: Abu Bakr
Explnation: Abu Bakr was the Mughal commander who led the 1615 invasion and was defeated and killed at the Battle of Bharali.
Q276. Who held the title of "Charing Raja" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. Heir Apparent
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. Chief Priest
  • D. General
Answer: Heir Apparent
Explnation: The title "Charing Raja" was typically conferred upon the heir apparent to the Ahom throne, who administered the Charing tract.
Q277. Which Ahom King introduced the "Singarigharutha" ceremony?
  • A. Sudangpha
  • B. Sukapha
  • C. Suhungmung
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Sudangpha
Explnation: Sudangpha (Bamuni Konwar) is credited with performing the Singarigharutha ceremony.
Q278. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award?
  • A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Nilmani Phookan
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explnation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award (1979) for his novel "Mrityunjay".
Q279. The "Tipam Raja" title was typically held by:
  • A. King's relatives
  • B. Ministers
  • C. Generals
  • D. Priests
Answer: King's relatives
Explnation: The title of Tipam Raja was conferred upon the reigning king's heirs or near relatives, giving them administrative experience.
Q280. Kaziranga National Park is famous for:
  • A. One-horned Rhinoceros
  • B. Tiger
  • C. Elephant
  • D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: One-horned Rhinoceros
Explnation: Kaziranga is world-famous for hosting the largest population of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
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