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Assam History MCQs

Q1. From which century did the name "Kamarupa" come into frequent use for the region previously known as Pragjyotisha?
  • A. 2nd Century CE
  • B. 4th Century CE
  • C. 12th Century CE
  • D. 16th Century CE
Answer: 4th Century CE
Explnation: The name Kamarupa became frequently used to denote the region from at least the fourth century C.E., often appearing in conjunction with the older name as Pragjyotisa-Kamarupa.
Q2. Which Ahom King introduced the "Buranjis" (chronicles)?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha introduced the tradition of writing Buranjis (chronicles) in the Ahom kingdom.
Q3. Which Ahom King built the "Namdang Stone Bridge"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha built the Namdang Stone Bridge.
Q4. Who was the first Chief Minister of Assam?
  • A. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • B. Bishnuram Medhi
  • C. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • D. Sarat Chandra Sinha
Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi
Explnation: Gopinath Bordoloi was the first Chief Minister (Premier) of Assam after Independence.
Q5. Who was the Ahom commander-in-chief during the Battle of Saraighat?
  • A. Momai Tamuli
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Atan Buragohain
  • D. Badan Chandra
Answer: Lachit Borphukan
Explnation: Lachit Borphukan was the legendary commander-in-chief who led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals at Saraighat.
Q6. Which Ahom King created the post of "Borbarua"?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Sukapha
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: Pratap Singha created the post of Borbarua.
Q7. Which Ahom King built the "Navagraha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q8. Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Assam?
  • A. Brahma Pala
  • B. Ratna Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala founded the Pala Dynasty in the 10th century.
Q9. Which Ahom King built the "Sukreswar Ghat"?
  • A. Pramatta Singha
  • B. Rajeswar Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pramatta Singha
Explnation: Pramatta Singha built it.
Q10. Which Ahom King built the "Vishnu Doul"?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Siva Singha
Explnation: Siva Singha built the Vishnu Doul.
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