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

Q141. Which two ministerial offices were originally established by Sukapha to assist in administration?
  • A. Borbarua and Borphukan
  • B. Burhagohain and Borgohain
  • C. Borpatrogohain and Sadiya Khowa Gohain
  • D. Rajmantri and Solal Gohain
Answer: Burhagohain and Borgohain
Explnation: Upon settling at Charaideo, Sukapha established the offices of the "Dangarias"—the Burhagohain and the Borgohain—to aid him in the administration of the kingdom.
Q142. Which Ahom King was the first to accept Hinduism?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept Hinduism.
Q143. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q144. Who was the first Assamese to preside over the Indian National Congress session?
  • A. Devakanta Barua
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: Devakanta Barua
Explnation: Devakanta Barua was the president of the INC during the Emergency (1975-77).
Q145. 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.
Q146. The "Saraighat Bridge" was inaugurated in:
  • A. 1962
  • B. 1960
  • C. 1971
  • D. 1958
Answer: 1962
Explnation: The Saraighat Bridge was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962.
Q147. Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Assam?
  • A. Brahma Pala
  • B. Ratna Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala founded the Pala Dynasty in the 10th century.
Q148. Who was the Ahom King when the Battle of Itakhuli (1682) was fought?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Udayaditya Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha was the Ahom King during the Battle of Itakhuli, which resulted in the final expulsion of the Mughals.
Q149. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
  • A. Hemantakumari Devi
  • B. Bidyutprova Devi
  • C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  • D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi
Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q150. The "Assam Association" merged with which organization in 1921?
  • A. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
  • B. Muslim League
  • C. Swaraj Party
  • D. Hindu Mahasabha
Answer: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
Explnation: The Assam Association merged with the newly formed Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 1921 to join the national freedom struggle.
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