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

Q11. 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.
Q12. The "Assam Valley Literary Award" is given by:
  • A. Williamson Magor Education Trust
  • B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
  • C. Sahitya Akademi
  • D. Asam Sahitya Sabha
Answer: Williamson Magor Education Trust
Explnation: The award is instituted by the Williamson Magor Education Trust.
Q13. In which year was oil discovered in Digboi?
  • A. 1889
  • B. 1867
  • C. 1901
  • D. 1823
Answer: 1889
Explnation: Oil was discovered in Digboi in 1889, leading to the establishment of Asia's first refinery.
Q14. Who was the Ahom King during the first Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Lakshmi Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: The rebellion first broke out during the reign of Lakshmi Singha (1769-1780).
Q15. The post of "Sadiya Khowa Gohain" was created to administer which territory?
  • A. Chutia territories
  • B. Kachari territories
  • C. Naga territories
  • D. Kamrup
Answer: Chutia territories
Explnation: After annexing the Chutia kingdom, Suhungmung created the post of Sadiya Khowa Gohain to govern the Sadiya region.
Q16. Which Ahom King built the "Kamakhya Temple" (rebuilt)?
  • A. Naranarayan (Koch)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Naranarayan (Koch)
Explnation: Koch King Naranarayan rebuilt it.
Q17. Who built the Joy Doul in Sivasagar?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha built the Joy Doul (and the Joy Sagar tank) in memory of his mother, Joymoti.
Q18. Who was the "Nyay Sodha Phukan" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. The Commander-in-Chief.
  • B. The Royal Priest.
  • C. A legal expert and judge for cases not decided by the King.
  • D. The head of the revenue department.
Answer: A legal expert and judge for cases not decided by the King.
Explnation: The Nyay Sodha Phukan was a judicial officer who acted as a legal expert and judge for civil and criminal cases that were not decided by the King personally.
Q19. Which Act separated the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) from Assam?
  • A. North Eastern Areas Act 1971
  • B. Act of 1935
  • C. Act of 1947
  • D. Act of 1960
Answer: North Eastern Areas Act 1971
Explnation: The North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act of 1971 separated NEFA from Assam to form the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q20. Who was the first Deputy Secretary of Education in Assam from the Assamese community?
  • A. Siddeheswar Gohain
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Hemchandra Barua
  • D. Banikanta Kakati
Answer: Siddeheswar Gohain
Explnation: Sri Siddeheswar Gohain was appointed as the first Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education in 1937.
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