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 first Assamese to preside over an INC session?
  • A. Devakanta Barua
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: Devakanta Barua
Explnation: Devakanta Barua presided over the Congress session.
Q102. 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.
Q103. Which Ahom King built the "Basistha Ashram"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha constructed the Basistha Ashram temple.
Q104. The "Namghosa" was written by which Vaishnavite saint?
  • A. Madhavdeva
  • B. Sankardeva
  • C. Damodardeva
  • D. Harideva
Answer: Madhavdeva
Explnation: The Namghosa, a scripture of verses in praise of the Lord, was written by Madhavdeva, the chief disciple of Sankardeva.
Q105. Who was the first Assamese to win the National Film Award for Best Actress?
  • A. Moloya Goswami
  • B. Seema Biswas
  • C. Aidue Handique
  • D. Prastuti Parashar
Answer: Moloya Goswami
Explnation: Moloya Goswami won the Best Actress award for the film "Firingoti" (1992).
Q106. Manas National Park is a:
  • A. Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site
  • B. Bird Sanctuary
  • C. Tiger Reserve only
  • D. Elephant Reserve only
Answer: Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site
Explnation: Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger reserve, an Elephant reserve, and a Biosphere reserve.
Q107. The first Assamese film "Joymoti" was released in:
  • A. 1935
  • B. 1930
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1950
Answer: 1935
Explnation: Joymoti, directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, was released in 1935.
Q108. 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.
Q109. Who was the Ahom commander at the Battle of Itakhuli?
  • A. Dihingia Alun
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Atan Burhagohain
  • D. Laluk Sola
Answer: Dihingia Alun
Explnation: Dihingia Alun Borbarua led the forces at Itakhuli.
Q110. Which Mughal General invaded Assam in 1662 and successfully occupied the capital Garhgaon?
  • A. Ram Singh
  • B. Mir Jumla
  • C. Abu Bakr
  • D. Qasim Khan
Answer: Mir Jumla
Explnation: Mir Jumla led a major invasion of Assam in 1662, marching through the kingdom and occupying the capital city of Garhgaon, forcing the King to flee.
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