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Q101. Considering the Ahom system of administration, which of the following statements regarding the "Paik" system is NOT correct?
A. The Paik system was systematically implemented by Momai Tamuli Barbarua under the patronage of Pratap Singha.
B. In times of emergency, the first levy in a "got" was called the "mul", the second the "dewal", and the third the "tewal".
C. Under King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks in a "got" was increased from three to four to improve efficiency.
D. The paiks were organized into professional khels for productive work like boatbuilding and arrow-making.
Answer: Under King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks in a "got" was increased from three to four to improve efficiency. Explnation: The statement is incorrect because during the reign of King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks available for state service decreased. Consequently, the unit size of a "got" was reduced from four paiks to three, meaning each paik had to serve for four months a year instead of three, increasing their burden.
Q102. Who is known as "Rasaraj"?
A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
C. Hemchandra Barua
D. Benudhar Rajkhowa
Answer: Lakshminath Bezbaroa Explnation: Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honored with the title "Rasaraj" for his humorous and satirical writings.
Q103. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Saikia" commanded how many paiks?
A. 20
B. 100
C. 1000
D. 3000
Answer: 100 Explnation: A "Saikia" was an officer in the Paik system responsible for commanding 100 paiks.
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. 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.
Q106. The "Dibru-Saikhowa National Park" is famous for:
A. Feral Horses
B. Golden Langur
C. Hoolock Gibbon
D. Red Panda
Answer: Feral Horses Explnation: Dibru-Saikhowa is known for its population of feral horses.
Q107. What was the "Arkati" system prevalent in the colonial tea industry of Assam?
A. A method of tea pruning introduced by Chinese experts.
B. A system of revenue collection from tea estates.
C. A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers.
D. A system of land grants given to tea planters.
Answer: A labor recruitment system using contractors to import laborers. Explnation: In the initial period of tea plantation, the Contractor system was followed, where labour contractors known as "Arkatis" recruited labourers from other provinces, often using deceptive and inhumane practices.
Q108. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
A. Hemantakumari Devi
B. Bidyutprova Devi
C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q109. In which year did Chaolung Sukapha establish the Ahom kingdom in the Brahmaputra valley?
A. 1206 AD
B. 1228 AD
C. 1256 AD
D. 1671 AD
Answer: 1228 AD Explnation: The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 AD when the first Ahom King, Sukapha, arrived from Mong Mao, crossing the Patkai range to enter the Brahmaputra valley.
Q110. Who was the Ahom King when the first Moamoriya Rebellion ended?
A. Gaurinath Singha
B. Lakshmi Singha
C. Kamaleswar Singha
D. Chandrakanta Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha Explnation: The rebellion continued through Lakshmi Singha's reign into Gaurinath Singha's reign, eventually suppressed by Welsh.