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

Q421. 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.
Q422. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film"?
  • A. Gautam Bora
  • B. Altaf Mazid
  • C. Maulee Senapati
  • D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora
Explnation: Gautam Bora won.
Q423. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Birendra Nath Dutta
  • C. Jatin Goswami
  • D. Pushpa Bhuyan
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika received the fellowship in 2008.
Q424. Who wrote the biography of Sankardeva "Guru Charit"?
  • A. Ramcharan Thakur
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Daityari Thakur
  • D. Bhattadeva
Answer: Ramcharan Thakur
Explnation: Ramcharan Thakur is credited with writing the biography Guru Charit.
Q425. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Badminton?
  • A. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • B. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
  • C. Jayanta Talukdar
  • D. Shiva Thapa
Answer: Dipankar Bhattacharjee
Explnation: Dipankar Bhattacharjee won the Arjuna Award for Badminton.
Q426. Which Ahom King built the "Hajoy Powa Mecca"?
  • A. None
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: None
Explnation: Powa Mecca was built by Mir Lutfullah Shirazi during the Mughal occupation.
Q427. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Science and Engineering?
  • A. Dr. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • C. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • D. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
Answer: Dr. Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Dr. Uddhab Bharali received it for grassroots innovation.
Q428. Which bridge connects Dibrugarh and Dhemaji?
  • A. Bogibeel Bridge
  • B. Saraighat Bridge
  • C. Bhupen Hazarika Setu
  • D. Kolia Bhomora Setu
Answer: Bogibeel Bridge
Explnation: The Bogibeel Bridge is a rail-cum-road bridge connecting Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts.
Q429. Who founded the Chutia Kingdom?
  • A. Birpal
  • B. Ratnadhwajpal
  • C. Mahipal
  • D. Nityapal
Answer: Birpal
Explnation: Birpal is considered the founder of the Chutia Kingdom in the 12th century.
Q430. Who was the first Deputy Secretary of Education in Assam from the Assamese community?
  • A. Siddeheswar Gohain
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Hemchandra Barua
  • D. Banikanta Kakati
Answer: Siddeheswar Gohain
Explnation: Sri Siddeheswar Gohain was appointed as the first Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education in 1937.
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