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

Q211. The "Kirtan Ghosa" is a major literary work of:
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Sankardeva
Explnation: The Kirtan Ghosa is considered the magnum opus of Srimanta Sankardeva, containing narrative verses for community singing.
Q212. Who was the first king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa?
  • A. Brahma Pala
  • B. Ratna Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala was the founder and first elected king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa.
Q213. The "Borail Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Cachar and Dima Hasao
  • B. Karimganj
  • C. Hailakandi
  • D. Karbi Anglong
Answer: Cachar and Dima Hasao
Explnation: Borail spans Cachar and Dima Hasao.
Q214. Historian N.N. Acharyya described the Ahom administration as:
  • A. Pure Democracy
  • B. Oligarchical Monarchy
  • C. Dictatorship
  • D. Constitutional Republic
Answer: Oligarchical Monarchy
Explnation: The Ahom system is often described as an "Oligarchical Monarchy" because power was shared between the King and a small group of high nobles (Gohains).
Q215. The "Bhupen Hazarika Setu" (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge) connects Assam with:
  • A. Arunachal Pradesh
  • B. Meghalaya
  • C. Nagaland
  • D. Manipur
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Explnation: It connects Dhola in Assam to Sadiya (near Arunachal border), facilitating travel to Arunachal Pradesh.
Q216. Which Ahom noble was known as "Lari Gohain" before becoming Burhagohain?
  • A. Purnananda
  • B. Atan
  • C. Ghanashyam
  • D. Lachit
Answer: Purnananda
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain's original name was Lari Gohain before he assumed the office of Burhagohain.
Q217. Identify the correct chronological order of these events in the Assam Freedom Movement:
  • A. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • B. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
  • C. Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • D. Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
Answer: Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
Explnation: The Assam Association was formed in 1905. Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in 1921. The Assam Mahila Samiti was formed in 1926. The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926 (later in the year).
Q218. 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.
Q219. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Cinema?
  • A. Jahnu Barua
  • B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • C. Seema Biswas
  • D. Adil Hussain
Answer: Jahnu Barua
Explnation: Jahnu Barua received it.
Q220. Who was the "Bor Raja" whose persecution of Sudra Mahantas fueled discontent prior to the rebellion?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, acting as the "Bor Raja," insulted Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to participate in Shakta rituals, which deeply alienated the Vaishnavite subjects.
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