This page provides Assam History MCQsAPSC, UPSC, SSC and other competitive examinations. The questions are curated from standard sources and previous year exam patterns. Practicing these Assam History objective questions with answers will help aspirants strengthen their preparation.

Assam History MCQs

Q101. Who was the founder of the Koch Dynasty?
  • A. Biswa Singha
  • B. Naranarayan
  • C. Chilarai
  • D. Haria Mandal
Answer: Biswa Singha
Explnation: Biswa Singha founded the Koch Dynasty in the early 16th century.
Q102. Who was the first Assamese to become the Chief Justice of India?
  • A. Ranjan Gogoi
  • B. Parbati Kumar Goswami
  • C. Baharul Islam
  • D. S.N. Phukan
Answer: Ranjan Gogoi
Explnation: Ranjan Gogoi served as the 46th Chief Justice of India.
Q103. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Theatre?
  • A. Phani Sarma
  • B. Dulal Roy
  • C. Heisnam Kanhailal
  • D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: Dulal Roy
Explnation: Dulal Roy received it.
Q104. Which officer in the Ahom administration served as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and head of the judiciary?
  • A. Borphukan
  • B. Borbarua
  • C. Rajmantri
  • D. Nyay Sodha Phukan
Answer: Borbarua
Explnation: The Borbarua held a crucial position in the Ahom administration, acting as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and the head of the judiciary for the region east of Kaliabor.
Q105. Which Ahom King built the Rangpur capital?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha established Rangpur as the capital of the Ahom Kingdom.
Q106. Who was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb to lead the Mughal invasion of Assam in 1667?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Rashid Khan
  • C. Raja Ram Singh I
  • D. Shaista Khan
Answer: Raja Ram Singh I
Explnation: Following the Ahom capture of Guwahati, Aurangzeb commissioned Raja Ram Singh I of Amber to lead a fresh invasion of Assam to restore Mughal prestige.
Q107. The "Umananda Temple" was built by which Ahom King?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built it in 1694.
Q108. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Environmental Film"?
  • A. Manju Borah
  • B. Arup Manna
  • C. Gautam Bora
  • D. Sanjoy Hazarika
Answer: Manju Borah
Explnation: Manju Borah won for "Ko: Yad".
Q109. The Digboi Refinery was established in:
  • A. 1901
  • B. 1899
  • C. 1920
  • D. 1947
Answer: 1901
Explnation: The Digboi Refinery, commissioned in 1901, is the oldest operating refinery in Asia.
Q110. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi visit Assam for the first time?
  • A. 1920
  • B. 1921
  • C. 1926
  • D. 1930
Answer: 1921
Explnation: Mahatma Gandhi visited Assam for the first time in 1921 to propagate the message of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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