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. Which king of the Pala dynasty in Assam was elected by the people, similar to the Pala Empire of Bengal?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Around 900 CE, Brahma Pala was elected as the first emperor of the Pala dynasty in Kamarupa, mirroring the elective kingship seen in the Pala Empire of Bengal.
Q132. Which Ahom King was known as "Bhoga Raja"?
  • A. Sutinpha
  • B. Surampha
  • C. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • D. Chakradhwaj Singha
Answer: Surampha
Explnation: Surampha (1641-1644) was known as "Bhoga Raja" due to his life of luxury.
Q133. The "Battle of Bharali" in 1615 was significant because:
  • A. It was the first organized Mughal attack on Assam and resulted in an Ahom victory.
  • B. It resulted in the permanent loss of Kamrup to the Mughals.
  • C. It was the battle where Lachit Borphukan defeated Ram Singh.
  • D. It was a naval battle fought on the Brahmaputra.
Answer: It was the first organized Mughal attack on Assam and resulted in an Ahom victory.
Explnation: The Battle of Bharali (1615) was the first organized Mughal attempt to conquer Assam. The Ahoms defeated the Mughal forces under Abu Bakr, inflicting heavy casualties.
Q134. The "Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
  • B. Sivasagar
  • C. Jorhat
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
Explnation: Dehing Patkai covers Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
Q135. Which battle in 1682 resulted in the final expulsion of Mughals from Assam, setting the Manas river as the boundary?
  • A. Battle of Saraighat
  • B. Battle of Itakhuli
  • C. Battle of Pandu
  • D. Battle of Kaliabor
Answer: Battle of Itakhuli
Explnation: The Battle of Itakhuli in 1682 marked the final defeat of the Mughals, leading to their expulsion from Guwahati and the re-establishment of the Manas River as the boundary.
Q136. Which Ahom King was known as "Gargayan Raja"?
  • A. Suklenmung
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Suklenmung
Explnation: Suklenmung was known as Gargayan Raja because he shifted the capital to Garhgaon.
Q137. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Agriculture?
  • A. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Jadav Payeng
  • C. Hemendra Prasad Barooah
  • D. Kushal Konwar
Answer: Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Uddhab Bharali (Innovation/Agriculture tools).
Q138. 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.
Q139. The "Tea District Labour Association" formed in 1917 was responsible for:
  • A. Exporting tea to Europe.
  • B. Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
  • C. Setting the price of tea in the local market.
  • D. Managing the land rights of tea tribes.
Answer: Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
Explnation: The Tea District Labour Association was formed by planters to handle labour recruitment after the abolition of the Contractor system by the Act of 1915.
Q140. 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.
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