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

Q191. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Theatre?
  • A. Phani Sarma
  • B. Dulal Roy
  • C. Heisnam Kanhailal
  • D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: Dulal Roy
Explnation: Dulal Roy received it.
Q192. According to the Treaty of Yandaboo, the British Government agreed to retain which conquered provinces to prevent future boundary disputes?
  • A. Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
  • B. Rangoon, Pegu, and Ava.
  • C. Manipur and Cachar.
  • D. Martaban and Tenasserim only.
Answer: Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Explnation: Article 3 of the Treaty states that the British Government would retain the conquered Provinces of Arracan, including the four divisions of Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Q193. The "Assam Association" merged with which organization in 1921?
  • A. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
  • B. Muslim League
  • C. Swaraj Party
  • D. Hindu Mahasabha
Answer: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee
Explnation: The Assam Association merged with the newly formed Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 1921 to join the national freedom struggle.
Q194. Who was the first Assamese to win "Miss India"?
  • A. Priyadarshini Chatterjee
  • B. Celesti Bairagey
  • C. Dipannita Sharma
  • D. Monikangana Dutta
Answer: Priyadarshini Chatterjee
Explnation: Priyadarshini Chatterjee won in 2016.
Q195. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Ramon Magsaysay Award"?
  • A. Ravi Kannan
  • B. Arnab Goswami
  • C. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
  • D. Bishnu Rabha
Answer: Ravi Kannan
Explnation: Dr. Ravi Kannan R. (based in Assam) received the award in 2023.
Q196. 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).
Q197. The Digboi Refinery was established in:
  • A. 1901
  • B. 1899
  • C. 1920
  • D. 1947
Answer: 1901
Explnation: The Digboi Refinery, commissioned in 1901, is the oldest operating refinery in Asia.
Q198. Who was the first ruler of the Varman dynasty and is considered a contemporary of the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Kalyanavarman
Answer: Pushyavarman
Explnation: Pushyavarman (c. 350-380 AD) was the first ruler of the Varman dynasty. He was a contemporary of Samudragupta and is often described as being subordinate to the Gupta Empire.
Q199. Which Ahom King dug the "Joysagar Tank"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Gadadhar Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha dug it.
Q200. The "Umananda Temple" is located on which island?
  • A. Peacock Island
  • B. Majuli
  • C. Dibru-Saikhowa
  • D. Umananda Island
Answer: Peacock Island
Explnation: Umananda Temple is on Peacock Island (Umananda Island) in the Brahmaputra.
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