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Assam History MCQs
Q141. The "Kaziranga National Park" was declared a World Heritage Site in:
A. 1985
B. 1974
C. 1990
D. 2000
Answer: 1985 Explnation: UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Q142. Which Ahom King built the "Poa Mecca"?
A. None (Mughal)
B. Rudra Singha
C. Siva Singha
D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: None (Mughal) Explnation: Built by Mughals.
Q143. Who served as the first Chief Secretary of the province of Eastern Bengal and Assam in 1906?
A. H. Luttman Johnson
B. P. C. Lyon
C. W. J. Raid
D. C. S. Mullan
Answer: P. C. Lyon Explnation: P. C. Lyon was appointed as the first Chief Secretary of the newly formed province of Eastern Bengal and Assam in July 1906.
Q144. The "Bor Bheti" constructed during the Moamoriya rebellion was:
A. A temple
B. A royal palace
C. An octagonal earthen mound
D. A fort
Answer: An octagonal earthen mound Explnation: The Bor Bheti was a massive octagonal earthen mound built by the disciples of the Moamoriya sect as a symbol of their unity and power.
Q145. 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.
Q146. Which officer acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King for the region west of Kaliabor?
A. Borbarua
B. Borgohain
C. Borphukan
D. Borpatrogohain
Answer: Borphukan Explnation: The Borphukan was vested with military and civil command over the region west of Kaliabor and acted as the Swargadeo's viceroy in the western part of the kingdom.
Q147. Which Ahom King built the "Agnigarh"?
A. None
B. Bana Raja (Mythological)
C. Narakasura
D. Bhagadatta
Answer: Bana Raja (Mythological) Explnation: Agnigarh is attributed to the mythological King Bana.
Q148. Which is the largest wetland in Assam?
A. Son Beel
B. Deepor Beel
C. Chandubi
D. Kumri Beel
Answer: Son Beel Explnation: Son Beel in Karimganj district is the largest wetland in Assam.
Q149. In the context of the Tea Industry in Assam, what led to the abolition of the "Contractor System" in 1915?
A. The high cost of recruitment fees.
B. The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis".
C. The surplus of local labour available in Assam.
D. The demand from the British Parliament.
Answer: The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis". Explnation: The Contractor (Arkati) system was abolished due to the rampant inhumane practices, deception, and high mortality rates among the recruits. It was replaced by the Sardari system.
Q150. Who was the first Ahom King to perform the "Rikkhvan" ceremony?
A. Sukapha
B. Suhungmung
C. Rudra Singha
D. Siva Singha
Answer: Sukapha Explnation: Sukapha performed the Rikkhvan (longevity) ceremony after his arrival and conquests, establishing it as an Ahom tradition.