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. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Assam"?
  • A. Brahmaputra
  • B. Barak
  • C. Subansiri
  • D. Manas
Answer: Brahmaputra
Explnation: The Brahmaputra is known as the Sorrow of Assam due to floods.
Q102. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Costume Design"?
  • A. None
  • B. Saba Azad
  • C. Rima Das
  • D. Manju Borah
Answer: None
Explnation: Not a common award for Assamese films yet.
Q103. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award?
  • A. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Nilmani Phookan
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explnation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was the first Assamese to receive the Jnanpith Award (1979) for his novel "Mrityunjay".
Q104. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q105. The "Bihu" festival is celebrated how many times a year?
  • A. Three
  • B. One
  • C. Two
  • D. Four
Answer: Three
Explnation: Bihu is celebrated three times: Rongali (Spring), Kongali (Autumn), and Bhogali (Winter).
Q106. Which Ahom King built the "Navagraha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q107. Who was the last ruler of the Kachari Kingdom?
  • A. Govinda Chandra
  • B. Krishna Chandra
  • C. Tamradhwaj
  • D. Yaso Narayan
Answer: Govinda Chandra
Explnation: Govinda Chandra was the last king of the Kachari kingdom before it was annexed by the British.
Q108. Which Ahom noble advised Lachit Borphukan not to chase the Mughals further after the Battle of Saraighat?
  • A. Atan Burhagohain
  • B. Achyutananda Doloi
  • C. Momai Tamuli
  • D. Laluk Sola
Answer: Achyutananda Doloi
Explnation: Achyutananda Doloi dissuaded Lachit Borphukan from chasing the Mughals further after the victory at Saraighat.
Q109. Which King of the Varman dynasty was the first to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Mahabhutivarman
Answer: Mahendravarman
Explnation: Mahendravarman (450-485 AD) was the first king of Kamrup to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya. He declared independence from the Guptas and is credited with defeating the Gupta army.
Q110. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony is associated with:
  • A. Ahom Marriage
  • B. Ahom Coronation
  • C. Ahom Burial
  • D. Ahom War Victory
Answer: Ahom Coronation
Explnation: It is the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom Kings.
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