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

Q411. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Archaeology?
  • A. Madhav Chandra Goswami
  • B. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • C. Kanaklal Barua
  • D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: Madhav Chandra Goswami
Explnation: Madhav Chandra Goswami received it.
Q412. Who was the first Assamese to be the Governor of an Indian state?
  • A. Bishnuram Medhi
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Devakanta Barua
  • D. Loknath Misra
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi
Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi was Governor of Madras.
Q413. Which Ahom King shifted the capital to Jorhat?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: Gaurinath Singha shifted the capital to Jorhat due to the Moamoriya rebellion.
Q414. Which Ahom King built the "Sukreswar Ghat"?
  • A. Pramatta Singha
  • B. Rajeswar Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pramatta Singha
Explnation: Pramatta Singha built it.
Q415. Which Ahom noble was originally known as "Lari Gohain"?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Atan Burhagohain
  • C. Purnananda Burhagohain
  • D. Momai Tamuli
Answer: Purnananda Burhagohain
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain, who effectively ruled during the Moamoriya rebellion, was originally known as Lari Gohain.
Q416. Which recruitment system replaced the Contractor system for tea garden labor?
  • A. Indentured System
  • B. Sardari System
  • C. Ryotwari System
  • D. Mahalwari System
Answer: Sardari System
Explnation: The Sardari system, where trusted garden workers recruited new laborers from their home regions, replaced the exploitative Contractor system.
Q417. Which tribe performs the "Bagurumba" dance?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Mising
  • C. Rabha
  • D. Tiwa
Answer: Bodo
Explnation: Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community.
Q418. Who was the first Chairman of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam in 1971?
  • A. S. K. Mallick
  • B. R. K. Bhuyan
  • C. C. S. Chandrasekhara
  • D. C. R. Krishnamurthi
Answer: S. K. Mallick
Explnation: Shri S. K. Mallick, ICS, Additional Chief Secretary, was a key member (implied chairman/lead) of the committee constituted to select the new capital site.
Q419. The "Namghosa" was written by which Vaishnavite saint?
  • A. Madhavdeva
  • B. Sankardeva
  • C. Damodardeva
  • D. Harideva
Answer: Madhavdeva
Explnation: The Namghosa, a scripture of verses in praise of the Lord, was written by Madhavdeva, the chief disciple of Sankardeva.
Q420. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?
  • A. Bishnu Rabha
  • B. Phani Sarma
  • C. Bhupen Hazarika
  • D. Moghai Ojah
Answer: Bishnu Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha received the award (though dates/recipients vary in sources, he is a major cultural icon). Note: Technically, Satradhikar Biramwara Mahanta (1961) or others might be cited in specific lists, but Bishnu Rabha is the cultural giant.
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