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Assam History MCQs

Q201. Which of the following describes the "Kirtichandra Borbarua" factor in the Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. He was a Moamoriya leader who defected to the British.
  • B. He was an Ahom official who insulted the Moamoriya Mahanta and disciples.
  • C. He was the General who defeated the Moamoriyas at Rangpur.
  • D. He was the Sattradhikar of the Auniati Sattra.
Answer: He was an Ahom official who insulted the Moamoriya Mahanta and disciples.
Explnation: Kirtichandra Borbarua's arrogance, including cutting off the ear of a Moamoriya disciple (Nahar Khora) and insulting the Mahanta, was a spark that ignited the rebellion.
Q202. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Science and Engineering?
  • A. Dr. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • C. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • D. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
Answer: Dr. Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Dr. Uddhab Bharali received it for grassroots innovation.
Q203. From which region did the majority of the "Tea Tribes" migrate to Assam?
  • A. Punjab
  • B. Chotanagpur Plateau (Jharkhand/Bihar/Odisha)
  • C. Kerala
  • D. Kashmir
Answer: Chotanagpur Plateau (Jharkhand/Bihar/Odisha)
Explnation: The majority of laborers migrated from the Chotanagpur plateau region, comprising parts of modern-day Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal.
Q204. Who was known as the "Kalaguru" of Assam?
  • A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
  • C. Phani Sarma
  • D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha is affectionately known as "Kalaguru" for his immense contribution to Assamese culture and arts.
Q205. The "Moamoriya" were followers of which sect?
  • A. Mayamara Sattra
  • B. Auniati Sattra
  • C. Dakhinpat Sattra
  • D. Kamalabari Sattra
Answer: Mayamara Sattra
Explnation: The Moamoriyas were disciples of the Mayamara (or Moamara) Sattra, belonging to the Kala Samhati of Neo-Vaishnavism.
Q206. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Music?
  • A. Rameswar Pathak
  • B. Pratima Barua Pandey
  • C. Dipali Borthakur
  • D. Khagen Mahanta
Answer: Pratima Barua Pandey
Explnation: Pratima Barua Pandey received it.
Q207. Which Ahom King was the first to accept Hinduism?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept Hinduism.
Q208. Who was the Ahom King who fled to Guwahati during the Moamoriya Rebellion?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Lakshmi Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: King Gaurinath Singha was forced to flee the capital Rangpur and seek refuge in Guwahati due to the intensity of the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q209. Who was the founder of the Chutia Kingdom?
  • A. Birpal
  • B. Ratnadhwajpal
  • C. Nityapal
  • D. Bhismaka
Answer: Birpal
Explnation: Birpal founded the Chutia Kingdom in the 12th century.
Q210. The "Tipam Raja" title was typically held by:
  • A. King's relatives
  • B. Ministers
  • C. Generals
  • D. Priests
Answer: King's relatives
Explnation: The title of Tipam Raja was conferred upon the reigning king's heirs or near relatives, giving them administrative experience.
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