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Assam History MCQs

Q1. The "Dewal" in the Paik system referred to:
  • A. The second levy of paiks
  • B. The first levy
  • C. The third levy
  • D. The fourth levy
Answer: The second levy of paiks
Explnation: In times of emergency, the first levy was called "mul", the second "dewal", and the third "tewal".
Q2. Who was the only martyr from Assam to be hanged during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. Kanaklata Barua
  • B. Kushal Konwar
  • C. Mukunda Kakati
  • D. Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: Kushal Konwar
Explnation: Kushal Konwar was the only martyr from Assam who was hanged by the British during the Quit India Movement; others were typically shot or died otherwise.
Q3. The "Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Karbi Anglong
  • B. Golaghat
  • C. Jorhat
  • D. Sivasagar
Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explnation: Nambor is in Karbi Anglong.
Q4. What was the outcome of the Battle of Alaboi fought in 1669?
  • A. Decisive Ahom Victory
  • B. Mughal Victory (Ahom defeat)
  • C. Peace Treaty signed immediately
  • D. Death of Ram Singh
Answer: Mughal Victory (Ahom defeat)
Explnation: The Battle of Alaboi was a severe setback for the Ahoms. A terrible contest on the plains south of Alaboi Hill resulted in a major defeat for the Ahom forces.
Q5. In the context of the Ahom-Mughal wars, who was Ramani Gabharu?
  • A. The wife of Lachit Borphukan.
  • B. The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
  • C. The mother of Rudra Singha.
  • D. A warrior queen who fought at Saraighat.
Answer: The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
Explnation: As part of the Treaty of Ghilajharighat (1663), King Jayadhwaj Singha had to deliver his daughter Ramani Gabharu to the Mughal emperor's harem. She was later married to Muhammad Azam Shah.
Q6. Who was the first Assamese to win the National Film Award for Best Actress?
  • A. Moloya Goswami
  • B. Seema Biswas
  • C. Aidue Handique
  • D. Prastuti Parashar
Answer: Moloya Goswami
Explnation: Moloya Goswami won the Best Actress award for the film "Firingoti" (1992).
Q7. Which king of the Pala dynasty in Assam was elected by the people, similar to the Pala Empire of Bengal?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Around 900 CE, Brahma Pala was elected as the first emperor of the Pala dynasty in Kamarupa, mirroring the elective kingship seen in the Pala Empire of Bengal.
Q8. To which linguistic family do the Khasi and Jaintia languages belong?
  • A. Tibeto-Burmese
  • B. Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
  • C. Indo-Aryan
  • D. Tai-Kadai
Answer: Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
Explnation: The Khasi and Jaintia languages belong to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austro-Asiatic linguistic family.
Q9. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Hazarika" commanded how many paiks?
  • A. 100
  • B. 500
  • C. 1000
  • D. 6000
Answer: 1000
Explnation: A "Hazarika" was a high-ranking officer in the Paik system who commanded 1000 paiks.
Q10. The "Moamoriya" were followers of which sect?
  • A. Mayamara Sattra
  • B. Auniati Sattra
  • C. Dakhinpat Sattra
  • D. Kamalabari Sattra
Answer: Mayamara Sattra
Explnation: The Moamoriyas were disciples of the Mayamara (or Moamara) Sattra, belonging to the Kala Samhati of Neo-Vaishnavism.
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