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

Q41. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Film on Social Issues"?
  • A. Manju Borah
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Manju Borah
Explnation: Manju Borah won for "Aakashitorar Kothare".
Q42. Which Ahom King built the "Basistha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q43. Who was the "Bor Raja" whose persecution of Sudra Mahantas fueled discontent prior to the rebellion?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, acting as the "Bor Raja," insulted Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to participate in Shakta rituals, which deeply alienated the Vaishnavite subjects.
Q44. When was Meghalaya inaugurated as a full-fledged state?
  • A. January 21, 1972
  • B. April 1, 1970
  • C. August 15, 1971
  • D. January 26, 1974
Answer: January 21, 1972
Explnation: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi formally inaugurated Meghalaya as a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972.
Q45. Kaziranga National Park is famous for:
  • A. One-horned Rhinoceros
  • B. Tiger
  • C. Elephant
  • D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: One-horned Rhinoceros
Explnation: Kaziranga is world-famous for hosting the largest population of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
Q46. The first Assamese film "Joymoti" was released in:
  • A. 1935
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1950
Answer: 1935
Explnation: Joymoti, directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, was released in 1935.
Q47. Which Bihu marks the Assamese New Year?
  • A. Rongali Bihu
  • B. Bhogali Bihu
  • C. Kongali Bihu
  • D. Kati Bihu
Answer: Rongali Bihu
Explnation: Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year in mid-April.
Q48. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Theatre?
  • A. Phani Sarma
  • B. Dulal Roy
  • C. Heisnam Kanhailal
  • D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: Dulal Roy
Explnation: Dulal Roy received it.
Q49. Which department was created in 1950 to handle the influx of people from Pakistan (now Bangladesh)?
  • A. Relief and Rehabilitation
  • B. Home
  • C. Revenue
  • D. Supply
Answer: Relief and Rehabilitation
Explnation: The Relief and Rehabilitation Department was established in 1950 to rehabilitate displaced persons coming from Pakistan.
Q50. The "Kheda" operations, a source of friction between Ahoms and Mughals, involved the capture of:
  • A. Gold
  • B. Elephants
  • C. Slaves
  • D. Timber
Answer: Elephants
Explnation: Kheda operations referred to the capture of wild elephants, which was a lucrative activity and a frequent point of dispute.
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