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

Q321. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Environmental Film"?
  • A. Manju Borah
  • B. Arup Manna
  • C. Gautam Bora
  • D. Sanjoy Hazarika
Answer: Manju Borah
Explnation: Manju Borah won for "Ko: Yad".
Q322. According to the Kalika Purana, who was the founder of the Danava dynasty, the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha?
  • A. Narakasura
  • B. Mahiranga Danava
  • C. Ghatakasura
  • D. Banasura
Answer: Mahiranga Danava
Explnation: The Kalika Purana identifies Mahiranga Danava as the founder of the Danava dynasty, which is considered the first legendary line of monarchs in the Pragjyotisha region, originating from Kirata lineage.
Q323. Who was the Burhagohain who protected the kingdom during the Moamoriya rebellion and signed the treaty with the Mataks?
  • A. Purnananda
  • B. Atan
  • C. Ghanashyam
  • D. Kirtichandra
Answer: Purnananda
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain was the de facto ruler who defended the kingdom against the Moamoriyas and eventually signed a treaty with Sarbananda Singha.
Q324. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
  • A. Hemantakumari Devi
  • B. Bidyutprova Devi
  • C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  • D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi
Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q325. Who was the Ahom King when the first Moamoriya Rebellion ended?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Lakshmi Singha
  • C. Kamaleswar Singha
  • D. Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: The rebellion continued through Lakshmi Singha's reign into Gaurinath Singha's reign, eventually suppressed by Welsh.
Q326. The "Hastividyarnava" (Treatise on Elephants) was written by:
  • A. Sukumar Barkaith
  • B. Suryakhari Daivajna
  • C. Rama Saraswati
  • D. Kaviraj Chakravarty
Answer: Sukumar Barkaith
Explnation: Sukumar Barkaith wrote the illustrated manuscript Hastividyarnava under the patronage of King Siva Singha.
Q327. Who was the first Ahom King to strike coins?
  • A. Suklenmung
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Suklenmung
Explnation: Suklenmung (Gargayan Raja) was the first to mint coins.
Q328. Who was the first ICS officer from Assam?
  • A. Anundoram Borooah
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Answer: Anundoram Borooah
Explnation: Anundoram Borooah was the first Assamese to clear the ICS exam.
Q329. The "Tea District Labour Association" formed in 1917 was responsible for:
  • A. Exporting tea to Europe.
  • B. Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
  • C. Setting the price of tea in the local market.
  • D. Managing the land rights of tea tribes.
Answer: Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
Explnation: The Tea District Labour Association was formed by planters to handle labour recruitment after the abolition of the Contractor system by the Act of 1915.
Q330. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Social Work?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Hema Bharali
  • C. Pushpalata Das
  • D. Shakuntala Choudhury
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das received it.
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