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Assam History MCQs
Q1. Which Ahom King was known as "Nariya Raja"?
A. Surampha
B. Sutinpha
C. Jayadhwaj Singha
D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Sutinpha Explnation: Sutinpha (1644-1648) was nicknamed "Nariya Raja" due to his frequent ill health.
Q2. Which Ahom King introduced the "Buranjis"?
A. Sukapha
B. Suhungmung
C. Rudra Singha
D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Sukapha Explnation: Sukapha introduced the tradition of writing Buranjis.
Q3. Which British administrator is known for the "Assam Chief Commissioner's power Bill"?
A. Mr. Hobhouse
B. David Scott
C. Keatinge
D. Fuller
Answer: Mr. Hobhouse Explnation: Mr. Hobhouse proposed the bill to transfer powers from the Lt. Governor of Bengal to the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Q4. Which British officer signed the Treaty of Yandaboo on behalf of the East India Company?
A. Archibald Campbell
B. David Scott
C. Thomas Welsh
D. Robertson
Answer: Archibald Campbell Explnation: Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell signed the treaty on behalf of the British.
Q5. Who was the founder of the Chutia Kingdom?
A. Birpal
B. Ratnadhwajpal
C. Nityapal
D. Bhismaka
Answer: Birpal Explnation: Birpal founded the Chutia Kingdom in the 12th century.
Q6. Which two ministerial offices were originally established by Sukapha to assist in administration?
A. Borbarua and Borphukan
B. Burhagohain and Borgohain
C. Borpatrogohain and Sadiya Khowa Gohain
D. Rajmantri and Solal Gohain
Answer: Burhagohain and Borgohain Explnation: Upon settling at Charaideo, Sukapha established the offices of the "Dangarias"—the Burhagohain and the Borgohain—to aid him in the administration of the kingdom.
Q7. Identify the correct chronological order of these events in the Assam Freedom Movement:
A. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
B. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
C. Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
D. Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
Answer: Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress Explnation: The Assam Association was formed in 1905. Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in 1921. The Assam Mahila Samiti was formed in 1926. The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926 (later in the year).
Q8. Who was the Ahom King when the Battle of Itakhuli (1682) was fought?
A. Gadadhar Singha
B. Rudra Singha
C. Siva Singha
D. Udayaditya Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha Explnation: Gadadhar Singha was the Ahom King during the Battle of Itakhuli, which resulted in the final expulsion of the Mughals.
Q9. The Assam Panchayat Act was passed in:
A. 1994
B. 1959
C. 1986
D. 1972
Answer: 1994 Explnation: The Assam Panchayat Act, 1994 replaced the earlier act to conform with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
Q10. In the context of the Tea Industry in Assam, what led to the abolition of the "Contractor System" in 1915?
A. The high cost of recruitment fees.
B. The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis".
C. The surplus of local labour available in Assam.
D. The demand from the British Parliament.
Answer: The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis". Explnation: The Contractor (Arkati) system was abolished due to the rampant inhumane practices, deception, and high mortality rates among the recruits. It was replaced by the Sardari system.