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

Q121. Which city was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom before Jorhat?
  • A. Rangpur
  • B. Garhgaon
  • C. Charaideo
  • D. Sivasagar
Answer: Rangpur
Explnation: Rangpur served as the capital before it was shifted to Jorhat due to rebellions.
Q122. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Hazarika" commanded how many paiks?
  • A. 100
  • B. 500
  • C. 1000
  • D. 6000
Answer: 1000
Explnation: A "Hazarika" was a high-ranking officer in the Paik system who commanded 1000 paiks.
Q123. Which Ahom King built the "Rudrasagar Tank"?
  • A. Lakshmi Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: Lakshmi Singha built it.
Q124. Which city is known as the "Tea City of India"?
  • A. Dibrugarh
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Silchar
  • D. Tezpur
Answer: Dibrugarh
Explnation: Dibrugarh is known as the Tea City of India due to the high concentration of tea gardens.
Q125. Which Ahom noble was known as "Lari Gohain" before becoming Burhagohain?
  • A. Purnananda
  • B. Atan
  • C. Ghanashyam
  • D. Lachit
Answer: Purnananda
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain's original name was Lari Gohain before he assumed the office of Burhagohain.
Q126. Identify the correct chronological order of these events in the Assam Freedom Movement:
  • A. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • B. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
  • C. Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • D. Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
Answer: Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
Explnation: The Assam Association was formed in 1905. Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in 1921. The Assam Mahila Samiti was formed in 1926. The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926 (later in the year).
Q127. Who held the title of "Charing Raja" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. Heir Apparent
  • B. Prime Minister
  • C. Chief Priest
  • D. General
Answer: Heir Apparent
Explnation: The title "Charing Raja" was typically conferred upon the heir apparent to the Ahom throne, who administered the Charing tract.
Q128. Which Ahom King constructed the "Navagraha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: King Rajeswar Singha built the Navagraha Temple in Guwahati.
Q129. Who was the first woman to be elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly?
  • A. Usha Borthakur
  • B. Renuka Devi Barkataki
  • C. Pramila Rani Brahma
  • D. Bonily Khongmen
Answer: Usha Borthakur
Explnation: Usha Borthakur was among the first women elected.
Q130. Which Ahom King built the "Namdang Stone Bridge"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha built the Namdang Stone Bridge.
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