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

Q281. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Music Direction"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Sher Choudhury
  • C. Zubeen Garg
  • D. Joi Barua
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika won the National Award for Best Music Direction for "Chameli Memsaab".
Q282. Which Ahom King annexed the Chutia Kingdom?
  • A. Suhungmung
  • B. Sukapha
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Suhungmung
Explnation: Suhungmung annexed the Chutia Kingdom in the early 16th century and created the post of Sadiya Khowa Gohain to administer it.
Q283. The "Borail Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Cachar and Dima Hasao
  • B. Karimganj
  • C. Hailakandi
  • D. Karbi Anglong
Answer: Cachar and Dima Hasao
Explnation: Borail spans Cachar and Dima Hasao.
Q284. What was the "Arkati" system prevalent in the colonial tea industry of Assam?
  • A. A method of tea pruning introduced by Chinese experts.
  • B. A system of revenue collection from tea estates.
  • C. A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers.
  • D. A system of land grants given to tea planters.
Answer: A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers.
Explnation: In the initial period of tea plantation, the Contractor system was followed, where labour contractors known as "Arkatis" recruited labourers from other provinces, often using deceptive and inhumane practices.
Q285. Which British officer was sent to Assam in 1792 to assist King Gaurinath Singha against the Moamoriya rebels?
  • A. David Scott
  • B. Captain Thomas Welsh
  • C. Francis Jenkins
  • D. Alexander Bruce
Answer: Captain Thomas Welsh
Explnation: In response to King Gaurinath Singha's plea for help, the British dispatched a military expedition under Captain Thomas Welsh in 1792 to suppress the rebellion.
Q286. Who was the Ahom King who married the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's brother (actually niece, Ramani Gabharu sent to Mughal harem)?
  • A. None
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha sent his daughter
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha sent his daughter
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha sent his daughter Ramani Gabharu to the Mughal harem as part of the 1663 treaty.
Q287. 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.
Q288. What was the traditional Ahom term used for the King?
  • A. Swargadeo/Chao Pha
  • B. Burhagohain
  • C. Patra Mantri
  • D. Borphukan
Answer: Swargadeo/Chao Pha
Explnation: The Ahom king was traditionally called "Chao Pha" (Chao = God/King, Pha = Heaven), which translates to the Assamese term "Swargadeo" or Heavenly King.
Q289. Which Ahom King created the new offices of Borbarua and Borphukan?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Suhungmung
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: King Pratap Singha expanded the Ahom administration by adding two new offices, the Borbarua and the Borphukan, who were placed directly under the control of the king.
Q290. The "Kheda" operations, a source of friction between Ahoms and Mughals, involved the capture of:
  • A. Gold
  • B. Elephants
  • C. Slaves
  • D. Timber
Answer: Elephants
Explnation: Kheda operations referred to the capture of wild elephants, which was a lucrative activity and a frequent point of dispute.
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