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

Q81. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Cinema?
  • A. Jahnu Barua
  • B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • C. Seema Biswas
  • D. Adil Hussain
Answer: Jahnu Barua
Explnation: Jahnu Barua received it.
Q82. Which Ahom King built the Rangpur capital?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha established Rangpur as the capital of the Ahom Kingdom.
Q83. 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.
Q84. Who was the Ahom King who fled to Guwahati during the Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Lakshmi Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: King Gaurinath Singha was forced to flee the capital Rangpur and seek refuge in Guwahati due to the intensity of the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q85. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Special Effects"?
  • A. None
  • B. Amrit Pritam
  • C. Debajit Gayan
  • D. Sher Choudhury
Answer: None
Explnation: No specific Assamese winner for Special Effects in major records.
Q86. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Music?
  • A. Rameswar Pathak
  • B. Pratima Barua Pandey
  • C. Dipali Borthakur
  • D. Khagen Mahanta
Answer: Pratima Barua Pandey
Explnation: Pratima Barua Pandey received it.
Q87. Which of the following kings of the Varman dynasty was a contemporary of the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Mahendravarman
  • C. Pushyavarman
  • D. Susthitavarman
Answer: Pushyavarman
Explnation: Pushyavarman (c. 350-380 AD), the founder of the Varman dynasty, was a contemporary of Samudragupta and is often mentioned as a subordinate ally.
Q88. Who was the first martyr of the 1857 revolt in Assam?
  • A. Maniram Dewan
  • B. Kushal Konwar
  • C. Kanaklata
  • D. Piyali Phukan
Answer: Maniram Dewan
Explnation: Maniram Dewan (along with Piyali Barua) was executed in 1858 for plotting against the British.
Q89. Who was the Ahom commander at the Battle of Itakhuli?
  • A. Dihingia Alun
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Atan Burhagohain
  • D. Laluk Sola
Answer: Dihingia Alun
Explnation: Dihingia Alun Borbarua led the forces at Itakhuli.
Q90. Who was the first Assamese Barrister?
  • A. Jnanadabhiram Barua
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: Jnanadabhiram Barua
Explnation: Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first Assamese Barrister.
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