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Assam History MCQs
Q91. The "Patharughat Rann" took place in:
A. 1894
B. 1861
C. 1857
D. 1942
Answer: 1894 Explnation: The Patharughat peasant uprising took place on January 28, 1894.
Q92. Which district was separated from Assam and given to East Pakistan in 1947?
A. Sylhet
B. Cachar
C. Goalpara
D. Karimganj
Answer: Sylhet Explnation: Following a referendum, Sylhet (except Karimganj) was transferred to East Pakistan.
Q93. 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.
Q94. Who systematically implemented the Paik system during the reign of Pratap Singha?
A. Lachit Borphukan
B. Momai Tamuli Borbarua
C. Atan Buragohain
D. Laluk Sola Borphukan
Answer: Momai Tamuli Borbarua Explnation: Momai Tamuli Borbarua is credited with systematically organizing and implementing the Paik system under the patronage of King Pratap Singha.
Q95. The first Assamese daily newspaper was:
A. Dainik Batori
B. The Assam Tribune
C. Dainik Asam
D. Natun Asomiya
Answer: Dainik Batori Explnation: Dainik Batori was the first Assamese daily, published from Jorhat.
Q96. Who led the Forest Satyagraha in Assam during the Civil Disobedience Movement?
A. Tarun Ram Phukan
B. Gopinath Bordoloi
C. Bishnuram Medhi
D. Kuladhar Chaliha
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi, as the President of the APCC, led the Forest Satyagraha in Assam in 1930.
Q97. According to the Yogini Tantra, the division of Kamrup known as Ratnapeeth extended between which two rivers?
A. Karatoya and Sankosh
B. Sankosh and Rupohi
C. Rupohi and Bharali
D. Bharali and Dikrai
Answer: Karatoya and Sankosh Explnation: The Yogini Tantra divides Kamrup into four pithas. Ratnapeeth is defined as the area extending from the Karatoya River in the west to the Sankosh River in the east.
Q98. Which Ahom King dug the "Joysagar Tank"?
A. Rudra Singha
B. Siva Singha
C. Gadadhar Singha
D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha Explnation: Rudra Singha dug it.
Q99. 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.
Q100. Which of the following officers in the Ahom administration acted as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and the head of the judiciary, but had no power to order the execution of criminals?
A. Borphukan
B. Borbarua
C. Burhagohain
D. Borgohain
Answer: Borbarua Explnation: The Borbarua served as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and head of the judiciary. His jurisdiction extended to territories east of Kaliabor (except those under Great Gohains). While he could try cases, he had no power to order the execution of criminals, unlike the King.