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Assam History MCQs
Q171. In 1943, which new department was established in the Assam Secretariat due to World War II?
A. Supply Department
B. Forest Department
C. Education Department
D. Police Department
Answer: Supply Department Explnation: A new Supply Department was established in 1943 to handle essential commodities and logistics during World War II.
Q172. Which ancient dynasty of Assam was founded by Salasthambha?
A. Varman Dynasty
B. Mlechchha Dynasty
C. Pala Dynasty
D. Danava Dynasty
Answer: Mlechchha Dynasty Explnation: Following the fall of the Varman dynasty, Salasthambha founded the Mlechchha dynasty (c. 650 - 900 AD), which ruled from Harruppesvar (Tezpur).
Q173. In the context of the Ahom-Mughal conflicts, which of the following events occurred immediately following the Battle of Alaboi (1669)?
A. The signing of the Treaty of Asurar Ali.
B. The death of Swargadeo Chakradhwaj Singha and succession by Udayaditya Singha.
C. The final expulsion of Mughals from Guwahati.
D. The betrayal by Laluk Sola Borphukan.
Answer: The death of Swargadeo Chakradhwaj Singha and succession by Udayaditya Singha. Explnation: Following the terrible defeat of the Ahoms at the Battle of Alaboi, where the Mughals concentrated their army near Alaboi Hill, Swargadeo Chakradhwaj Singha died in April 1670. He was succeeded by his brother Udayaditya Singha, who then renewed the war leading to the Battle of Saraighat.
Q174. 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.
Q175. 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.
Q176. Who was the last king of the Ahom Kingdom?
A. Purandar Singha
B. Chandrakanta Singha
C. Jogeswar Singha
D. Kamaleswar Singha
Answer: Purandar Singha Explnation: Purandar Singha was the last Ahom king (restored as a tributary ruler) before complete British annexation.
Q177. The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) fixed which river as the boundary between Ahom and Mughal territories?
A. Manas
B. Sankosh
C. Brahmaputra
D. Barnadi
Answer: Manas Explnation: The victory at Itakhuli pushed the Mughals back to the Manas river, which remained the boundary until British arrival.
Q178. Who was the first translator of the Ramayana into Assamese?
A. Madhav Kandali
B. Sankardeva
C. Madhavdeva
D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Madhav Kandali Explnation: Madhav Kandali translated the Ramayana into Assamese (Saptakanda Ramayana) in the 14th century.
Q179. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
B. Assam Association
C. Assam Students’ Conference
D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q180. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan"?
A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
B. Pushpalata Das
C. Benudhar Sharma
D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha Explnation: Wait, Bimala Prasad Chaliha got Vibhushan. Pushpalata Das (1999) and others later. First is often cited as Krishna Kanta Handique (1955) or similar era. Checking records: Pushpalata Das received Padma Bhushan.