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

Q181. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?
  • A. Bishnu Rabha
  • B. Phani Sarma
  • C. Bhupen Hazarika
  • D. Moghai Ojah
Answer: Bishnu Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha received the award (though dates/recipients vary in sources, he is a major cultural icon). Note: Technically, Satradhikar Biramwara Mahanta (1961) or others might be cited in specific lists, but Bishnu Rabha is the cultural giant.
Q182. Which Ahom King built the "Rudrasagar Tank"?
  • A. Lakshmi Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: Lakshmi Singha built it.
Q183. Under which schedule of the Constitution are the Autonomous Councils in Assam formed?
  • A. Sixth Schedule
  • B. Fifth Schedule
  • C. Seventh Schedule
  • D. Eighth Schedule
Answer: Sixth Schedule
Explnation: The Autonomous District Councils in Assam (like BTC, KAAC, DHAC) are formed under the Sixth Schedule.
Q184. Which king of the Pala dynasty in Assam was elected by the people, similar to the Pala Empire of Bengal?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Around 900 CE, Brahma Pala was elected as the first emperor of the Pala dynasty in Kamarupa, mirroring the elective kingship seen in the Pala Empire of Bengal.
Q185. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Public Affairs?
  • A. Tarun Gogoi
  • B. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • C. Bijoy Krishna Handique
  • D. Santosh Mohan Dev
Answer: Tarun Gogoi
Explnation: Tarun Gogoi received Padma Bhushan posthumously.
Q186. 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.
Q187. The "Ambubachi Mela" is held at:
  • A. Kamakhya Temple
  • B. Umananda Temple
  • C. Siva Dol
  • D. Hayagriva Madhava Temple
Answer: Kamakhya Temple
Explnation: Ambubachi Mela is the annual festival held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
Q188. According to the Kalika Purana, who was the founder of the Danava dynasty, the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha?
  • A. Narakasura
  • B. Mahiranga Danava
  • C. Ghatakasura
  • D. Banasura
Answer: Mahiranga Danava
Explnation: The Kalika Purana identifies Mahiranga Danava as the founder of the Danava dynasty, which is considered the first legendary line of monarchs in the Pragjyotisha region, originating from Kirata lineage.
Q189. Which Ahom King built the "Basistha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q190. Which Koch King built the Kamakhya Temple (rebuilt)?
  • A. Naranarayan
  • B. Chilarai
  • C. Biswa Singha
  • D. Raghudeva
Answer: Naranarayan
Explnation: King Naranarayan and his brother Chilarai rebuilt the Kamakhya Temple in 1565 after it was destroyed.
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