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

Q401. Which battle fixed the Manas River as the boundary between the Ahom and Mughal empires in 1682?
  • A. Battle of Saraighat
  • B. Battle of Itakhuli
  • C. Battle of Alaboi
  • D. Battle of Bharali
Answer: Battle of Itakhuli
Explnation: The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) resulted in a decisive Ahom victory, pushing the Mughals back to the Manas River.
Q402. Who was the first Ahom King to marry a Hindu princess?
  • A. Sukhaamphaa
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Sukhaamphaa
Explnation: Sukhaamphaa (Khora Raja) married the daughter of Koch King Raghudeva.
Q403. The "Moamoriya Rebellion" began during the reign of which Ahom King?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Lakshmi Singha
  • D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: The Moamoriya Rebellion first broke out in 1769 during the reign of King Lakshmi Singha.
Q404. The Matak Kingdom was formally recognized in the area between the Dihing and Brahmaputra rivers under the rule of:
  • A. Bharat Singha
  • B. Sarbananda Singha
  • C. Ramakanta
  • D. Ragha Moran
Answer: Sarbananda Singha
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain signed a treaty recognizing the Matak Kingdom under Sarbananda Singha (Borsenapati) in the territory between the Dihing and Brahmaputra rivers.
Q405. Who was the British Governor-General during the Treaty of Yandaboo?
  • A. Lord Amherst
  • B. Lord Dalhousie
  • C. Lord Cornwallis
  • D. Lord William Bentinck
Answer: Lord Amherst
Explnation: Lord Amherst was the Governor-General of India when the Treaty of Yandaboo was signed in 1826.
Q406. Which Ahom noble advised Lachit Borphukan not to chase the Mughals further after the Battle of Saraighat?
  • A. Atan Burhagohain
  • B. Achyutananda Doloi
  • C. Momai Tamuli
  • D. Laluk Sola
Answer: Achyutananda Doloi
Explnation: Achyutananda Doloi dissuaded Lachit Borphukan from chasing the Mughals further after the victory at Saraighat.
Q407. Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala (c. 900-920 AD) was the founder and first elected king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa.
Q408. Kanaklata Barua was martyred while attempting to hoist the national flag during which movement?
  • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
  • C. Quit India Movement
  • D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: Quit India Movement
Explnation: Kanaklata Barua was shot dead by police at Gohpur while leading a procession to hoist the flag during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
Q409. Who was known as the "Kalaguru" of Assam?
  • A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
  • C. Phani Sarma
  • D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha is affectionately known as "Kalaguru" for his immense contribution to Assamese culture and arts.
Q410. Which British officer signed the Treaty of Yandaboo on behalf of the East India Company?
  • A. Archibald Campbell
  • B. David Scott
  • C. Thomas Welsh
  • D. Robertson
Answer: Archibald Campbell
Explnation: Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell signed the treaty on behalf of the British.
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