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. The "Deepor Beel" is a:
  • A. Ramsar Site
  • B. National Park
  • C. Tiger Reserve
  • D. Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Ramsar Site
Explnation: Deepor Beel is a Ramsar Site.
Q102. Who was the first Assamese to be the Governor of an Indian state?
  • A. Bishnuram Medhi
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Devakanta Barua
  • D. Loknath Misra
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi
Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi was Governor of Madras.
Q103. Who was the British officer who signed the Treaty of Asurar Ali on behalf of the Mughals?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Allah Yar Khan
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Abu Bakr
Answer: Allah Yar Khan
Explnation: The Treaty of Asurar Ali (1639) was signed between the Ahom general Momai Tamuli Borbarua and the Mughal commander Allah Yar Khan.
Q104. Which Ahom Borphukan betrayed the kingdom by handing over Guwahati to the Mughals in 1679?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Laluk Sola Borphukan
  • C. Badan Borphukan
  • D. Momai Tamuli
Answer: Laluk Sola Borphukan
Explnation: In 1679, Laluk Sola Borphukan conspired with the Mughals and handed over Guwahati to them in exchange for a promised reward and support for his political ambitions.
Q105. When was the process of shifting the capital of Assam from Shillong to Dispur formally completed?
  • A. 1970
  • B. 1972
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1976
Answer: 1976
Explnation: While the decision was made earlier, the process of shifting the capital from Shillong to Dispur was formally completed sometime in 1976.
Q106. Which Ahom King built the "Kareng Ghar"?
  • A. Suklenmung
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Suklenmung
Explnation: Originally built by Suklenmung.
Q107. Who is the head of the State Executive?
  • A. Governor
  • B. Chief Minister
  • C. Chief Secretary
  • D. Speaker
Answer: Governor
Explnation: The Governor is the constitutional head of the state executive.
Q108. Who was the Ahom King during the invasion of Mir Jumla?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the reigning monarch when Mir Jumla invaded Assam in 1662 and occupied the capital.
Q109. The "Jonbeel Mela" is famous for:
  • A. Barter System
  • B. Buffalo Fight
  • C. Elephant Race
  • D. Boat Race
Answer: Barter System
Explnation: Jonbeel Mela is a historic fair known for its traditional barter system between hill and plain tribes.
Q110. Which officer acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King for the region west of Kaliabor?
  • A. Borbarua
  • B. Borgohain
  • C. Borphukan
  • D. Borpatrogohain
Answer: Borphukan
Explnation: The Borphukan was vested with military and civil command over the region west of Kaliabor and acted as the Swargadeo's viceroy in the western part of the kingdom.
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