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Assam History MCQs

Q1. The "Sattra" institution is primarily associated with which religious movement?
  • A. Shaktism
  • B. Neo-Vaishnavism
  • C. Buddhism
  • D. Shaivism
Answer: Neo-Vaishnavism
Explnation: Sattras are the institutional centers of the Neo-Vaishnavite movement initiated by Sankardeva, serving as religious and cultural hubs.
Q2. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Screenplay"?
  • A. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Santwana Bardoloi
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Explnation: Bhabendra Nath Saikia won for "Agnisnan".
Q3. Who was the Ahom King during the first Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Lakshmi Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: The rebellion first broke out during the reign of Lakshmi Singha (1769-1780).
Q4. Who was the first President of India from Assam?
  • A. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • B. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • C. Devakanta Barua
  • D. Bishnuram Medhi
Answer: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Explnation: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the 5th President of India and the first from Assam.
Q5. 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.
Q6. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award?
  • A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Nilmani Phookan
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explnation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award (1979) for his novel "Mrityunjay".
Q7. The "Reconstruction Department" formed in 1944 was later renamed as:
  • A. Planning and Development Department
  • B. Public Works Department
  • C. Supply Department
  • D. Relief Department
Answer: Planning and Development Department
Explnation: The Reconstruction Department was reconstituted as the Planning and Development Department in 1947.
Q8. Which Ahom King built the "Lankuri Doul"?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built the Lankuri Doul.
Q9. Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award from Assam?
  • A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • B. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
  • C. Nilmani Phookan
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explnation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received the Jnanpith Award for his novel "Mrityunjay".
Q10. Who was the first Ahom King to assume the Hindu title "Swarganarayan"?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Suhungmung
Explnation: Suhungmung (Dihingia Raja) was the first Ahom king to adopt a Hindu title, Swarganarayan, indicating the increasing influence of Hinduism.
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