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

Q51. Who held the title of "Charing Raja" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. Heir Apparent
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. Chief Priest
  • D. General
Answer: Heir Apparent
Explnation: The title "Charing Raja" was typically conferred upon the heir apparent to the Ahom throne, who administered the Charing tract.
Q52. Who was the first Assamese to win the "Miss India" title?
  • A. Priyadarshini Chatterjee
  • B. Celesti Bairagey
  • C. Dipannita Sharma
  • D. Monikangana Dutta
Answer: Priyadarshini Chatterjee
Explnation: Priyadarshini Chatterjee won Femina Miss India World in 2016.
Q53. The "Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Sivasagar
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Dibrugarh
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Sivasagar
Explnation: Pani Dihing is a bird sanctuary in Sivasagar.
Q54. According to the Treaty of Yandaboo, the British Government agreed to retain which conquered provinces to prevent future boundary disputes?
  • A. Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
  • B. Rangoon, Pegu, and Ava.
  • C. Manipur and Cachar.
  • D. Martaban and Tenasserim only.
Answer: Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Explnation: Article 3 of the Treaty states that the British Government would retain the conquered Provinces of Arracan, including the four divisions of Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Q55. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan in 1947?
  • A. Sylhet
  • B. Cachar
  • C. Goalpara
  • D. Karimganj
Answer: Sylhet
Explnation: Following a referendum, Sylhet (except Karimganj) was transferred to East Pakistan.
Q56. Which Ahom King introduced the "Paik System"?
  • A. Momai Tamuli (Official) / Sukapha (Origin)
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Momai Tamuli (Official) / Sukapha (Origin)
Explnation: While Sukapha introduced the concept of service, Momai Tamuli systematically organized it under Pratap Singha.
Q57. Who wrote the "Kirtan Ghosa"?
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Sankardeva
Explnation: Sankardeva wrote the Kirtan Ghosa, a collection of devotional songs.
Q58. 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.
Q59. What was a major economic cause of the Moamoriya Rebellion related to the Paik system?
  • A. Increase in wages for Paiks
  • B. Decrease in the number of Paiks available for state service
  • C. Abolition of the Paik system
  • D. Recruitment of women as Paiks
Answer: Decrease in the number of Paiks available for state service
Explnation: The decrease in the number of available paiks led to a reduction in the size of the "got" from 4 to 3, significantly increasing the labor burden on the remaining paiks, causing unrest.
Q60. What is the traditional Assamese silk known as?
  • A. Muga
  • B. Eri
  • C. Pat
  • D. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explnation: Assam produces three unique types of silk: Muga (golden silk), Eri (Ahimsa silk), and Pat (mulberry silk).
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