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

Q331. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Sports?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah received the Padma Shri for sports.
Q332. The "Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Nalbari
  • D. Barpeta
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Deepor Beel is in Guwahati.
Q333. The "Ali-Aye-Ligang" is a festival of which tribe?
  • A. Mising
  • B. Bodo
  • C. Karbi
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Mising
Explnation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is the spring festival of the Mising tribe related to agriculture.
Q334. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Non-Feature Film"?
  • A. Gautam Bora
  • B. Maulee Senapati
  • C. Altaf Mazid
  • D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora
Explnation: Gautam Bora won.
Q335. From which century did the name "Kamarupa" come into frequent use for the region previously known as Pragjyotisha?
  • A. 2nd Century CE
  • B. 4th Century CE
  • C. 12th Century CE
  • D. 16th Century CE
Answer: 4th Century CE
Explnation: The name Kamarupa became frequently used to denote the region from at least the fourth century C.E., often appearing in conjunction with the older name as Pragjyotisa-Kamarupa.
Q336. Which legislative Act separated the districts of Assam from the Bengal administration to form the Chief Commissionership in 1874?
  • A. Act VIII of 1874
  • B. Government of India Act 1858
  • C. Act XII of 1874
  • D. Bengal Regulation Act
Answer: Act VIII of 1874
Explnation: Act VIII of 1874 was the legislation that established the Chief Commissionership of Assam, transferring powers from the Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal.
Q337. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Vibhushan"?
  • A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • B. Bhupen Hazarika
  • C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • D. Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explnation: Bimala Prasad Chaliha received it in 1971.
Q338. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Child Artist" (Male)?
  • A. Rishi Raj
  • B. Ashish Vidyarthi
  • C. Adil Hussain
  • D. Kenny Basumatary
Answer: Rishi Raj
Explnation: Rishi Raj won for "Pokhi".
Q339. Which Ahom King built the "Rangpur Palace"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha built the Rangpur palace.
Q340. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Public Affairs?
  • A. Tarun Gogoi
  • B. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • C. Bijoy Krishna Handique
  • D. Santosh Mohan Dev
Answer: Tarun Gogoi
Explnation: Tarun Gogoi received Padma Bhushan posthumously.
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