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

Q111. Who was the Ahom King during the Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Lakshmi Singha and Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha and Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: The rebellion started under Lakshmi Singha and intensified under Gaurinath Singha.
Q112. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Weaver?
  • A. Gaba Kanta Baruah
  • B. Biren Basak
  • C. Anuradha Kuli
  • D. Hema Bharali
Answer: Biren Basak
Explnation: Biren Basak received it.
Q113. Which wildlife sanctuary is known for the White-Winged Wood Duck?
  • A. Nameri
  • B. Pobitora
  • C. Orang
  • D. Dibru-Saikhowa
Answer: Nameri
Explnation: Nameri National Park is a haven for the endangered White-Winged Wood Duck.
Q114. Who were the primary disciples of the Mayamara Sattra involved in the rebellion?
  • A. The Brahmin community
  • B. The Moran tribe
  • C. The Ahom nobility
  • D. The Koch community
Answer: The Moran tribe
Explnation: The Moran tribe constituted the main body of disciples of the Mayamara Sattra and were the primary force behind the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q115. 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.
Q116. The "Reconstruction Department" formed in 1944 was later renamed as:
  • A. Planning and Development Department
  • B. Public Works Department
  • C. Supply Department
  • D. Relief Department
Answer: Planning and Development Department
Explnation: The Reconstruction Department was reconstituted as the Planning and Development Department in 1947.
Q117. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Bara" commanded how many paiks?
  • A. 20
  • B. 100
  • C. 1000
  • D. 6000
Answer: 20
Explnation: A "Bara" was the lowest rank of officer in the Paik system, commanding a unit of 20 paiks.
Q118. 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.
Q119. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony was traditionally associated with:
  • A. The appointment of a new Gohain
  • B. The coronation of the Ahom King
  • C. A victory celebration
  • D. The harvest festival
Answer: The coronation of the Ahom King
Explnation: The "Singari Ghar Utha" was the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom kings, held with great pomp and show at the capital Charaideo.
Q120. The "Kirtan Ghosa" is a major literary work of:
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Sankardeva
Explnation: The Kirtan Ghosa is considered the magnum opus of Srimanta Sankardeva, containing narrative verses for community singing.
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