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

Q131. The "Nameri National Park" is located in:
  • A. Sonitpur
  • B. Darrang
  • C. Udalguri
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Sonitpur
Explnation: Located in Sonitpur.
Q132. Which Ahom King was known as "Dihingia Raja"?
  • A. Suhungmung
  • B. Supimpha
  • C. Suklenmung
  • D. Susenghphaa
Answer: Suhungmung
Explnation: Suhungmung was known as Dihingia Raja.
Q133. The "Tipam Raja" title was typically held by:
  • A. King's relatives
  • B. Ministers
  • C. Generals
  • D. Priests
Answer: King's relatives
Explnation: The title of Tipam Raja was conferred upon the reigning king's heirs or near relatives, giving them administrative experience.
Q134. Who built the "Agnigarh" in Tezpur?
  • A. Bana Raja
  • B. Narakasura
  • C. Bhagadatta
  • D. Bhaskarvarman
Answer: Bana Raja
Explnation: Mythologically, Bana Raja built Agnigarh to keep his daughter Usha isolated.
Q135. Which Article of the Treaty of Yandaboo (1826) specifically stipulates that the King of Ava renounces all claims upon and will abstain from future interference with the principality of Assam?
  • A. Article 1
  • B. Article 2
  • C. Article 3
  • D. Article 5
Answer: Article 2
Explnation: According to the Treaty of Yandaboo signed on February 24, 1826, Article 2 states that His Majesty the King of Ava renounces all claims upon, and will abstain from all future interference with, the principality of Assam and its dependencies.
Q136. Which British administrator is known for the "Assam Chief Commissioner's power Bill"?
  • A. Mr. Hobhouse
  • B. David Scott
  • C. Keatinge
  • D. Fuller
Answer: Mr. Hobhouse
Explnation: Mr. Hobhouse proposed the bill to transfer powers from the Lt. Governor of Bengal to the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Q137. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine "Orunodoi"?
  • A. Dr. Nathan Brown
  • B. Oliver Cutter
  • C. Miles Bronson
  • D. William Robinson
Answer: Dr. Nathan Brown
Explnation: Dr. Nathan Brown was the first editor of Orunodoi, published in 1846.
Q138. 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.
Q139. The "Majuli Island" is the largest river island in the world. It is located in which district?
  • A. Majuli
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Sivasagar
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Majuli
Explnation: Majuli is now a separate district.
Q140. Which Ahom King built the "Gaurisagar Tank"?
  • A. Phuleswari (Queen)
  • B. Ambika (Queen)
  • C. Sarbeswari (Queen)
  • D. Kuranganayani (Queen)
Answer: Phuleswari (Queen)
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari (Bor Raja) built the Gaurisagar Tank.
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