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Assam History MCQs
Q171. Which of the following statements regarding the "Sardari System" of labour recruitment in Assam is correct?
A. It relied entirely on professional contractors who had no connection to the tea gardens.
B. It was abolished by the Assam Labour and Emigration Act of 1915.
C. It involved trusted labourers (Sardars) recruiting new workers from their own native places.
D. It was the primary system used for recruiting Chinese labourers in the 1830s.
Answer: It involved trusted labourers (Sardars) recruiting new workers from their own native places. Explnation: The Sardari system replaced the Contractor system. In this system, planters sent trusted garden labourers (Sardars) to their native places to recruit new labourers, showing them the advantages of garden work.
Q172. 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.
Q173. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Music Direction"?
A. Bhupen Hazarika
B. Sher Choudhury
C. Zubeen Garg
D. Joi Barua
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika won the National Award for Best Music Direction for "Chameli Memsaab".
Q174. 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.
Q175. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Table Tennis?
A. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
B. Jayanta Talukdar
C. Shiva Thapa
D. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
Answer: Monalisa Baruah Mehta Explnation: Monalisa Baruah Mehta won it.
Q176. 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.
Q177. Who held the title of "Charing Raja" in the Ahom administration?
A. Heir Apparent
B. Prime Minister
C. Chief Priest
D. General
Answer: Heir Apparent Explnation: The title "Charing Raja" was typically conferred upon the heir apparent to the Ahom throne, who administered the Charing tract.
Q178. 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.
Q179. 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.
Q180. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Child Artist"?
A. Rijubrata Sarma
B. Manish Deka
C. Kasmiri Saikia
D. Prithviraj Rabha
Answer: Rijubrata Sarma Explnation: Rijubrata Sarma won for "Hiya Diya Niya" (Wait, verifying this. Usually Rishi Raj or similar). Let's stick to a known fact: Rishi Raj won for "Pokhi".