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

Q151. Who wrote the novel "Miri Jiyori"?
  • A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
  • B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explnation: Rajanikanta Bordoloi wrote Miri Jiyori, a classic Assamese novel.
Q152. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Archaeology?
  • A. Madhav Chandra Goswami
  • B. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • C. Kanaklal Barua
  • D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: Madhav Chandra Goswami
Explnation: Madhav Chandra Goswami received it.
Q153. 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.
Q154. Kanaklata Barua was martyred while attempting to hoist the national flag during which movement?
  • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
  • C. Quit India Movement
  • D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: Quit India Movement
Explnation: Kanaklata Barua was shot dead by police at Gohpur while leading a procession to hoist the flag during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
Q155. In which year did Chaolung Sukapha establish the Ahom kingdom in the Brahmaputra valley?
  • A. 1206 AD
  • B. 1228 AD
  • C. 1256 AD
  • D. 1671 AD
Answer: 1228 AD
Explnation: The Ahom kingdom was established in 1228 AD when the first Ahom King, Sukapha, arrived from Mong Mao, crossing the Patkai range to enter the Brahmaputra valley.
Q156. Who was the Ahom commander-in-chief during the Battle of Saraighat?
  • A. Momai Tamuli
  • B. Lachit Borphukan
  • C. Atan Buragohain
  • D. Badan Chandra
Answer: Lachit Borphukan
Explnation: Lachit Borphukan was the legendary commander-in-chief who led the Ahom forces to victory against the Mughals at Saraighat.
Q157. Who was the only martyr from Assam to be hanged during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. Kanaklata Barua
  • B. Kushal Konwar
  • C. Mukunda Kakati
  • D. Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: Kushal Konwar
Explnation: Kushal Konwar was the only martyr from Assam who was hanged by the British during the Quit India Movement; others were typically shot or died otherwise.
Q158. Who systematically implemented the Paik system during the reign of Pratap Singha?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Momai Tamuli Borbarua
  • C. Atan Buragohain
  • D. Laluk Sola Borphukan
Answer: Momai Tamuli Borbarua
Explnation: Momai Tamuli Borbarua is credited with systematically organizing and implementing the Paik system under the patronage of King Pratap Singha.
Q159. Which officer in the Ahom administration served as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and head of the judiciary?
  • A. Borphukan
  • B. Borbarua
  • C. Rajmantri
  • D. Nyay Sodha Phukan
Answer: Borbarua
Explnation: The Borbarua held a crucial position in the Ahom administration, acting as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and the head of the judiciary for the region east of Kaliabor.
Q160. 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.
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