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

Q221. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q222. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q223. 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.
Q224. The "Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary" is famous for:
  • A. Golden Langur
  • B. One-horned Rhino
  • C. Tiger
  • D. Elephant
Answer: Golden Langur
Explnation: Chakrashila is a protected habitat for the endangered Golden Langur.
Q225. 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.
Q226. The "Assam State Museum" was established in:
  • A. 1940
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1955
Answer: 1940
Explnation: The Assam State Museum in Guwahati was established in 1940.
Q227. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Sports?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah received the Padma Shri for sports.
Q228. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Civil Service?
  • A. Jatin Hazarika
  • B. Sanjoy Hazarika
  • C. M.P. Bezbaruah
  • D. H.S. Brahma
Answer: Jatin Hazarika
Explnation: Jatin Hazarika received it.
Q229. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Medicine?
  • A. Dr. Rathin Datta
  • B. Dr. Ilias Ali
  • C. Dr. Ravi Kannan
  • D. Dr. Sarbeswar Sahariah
Answer: Dr. Rathin Datta
Explnation: Dr. Rathin Datta received it in 1992.
Q230. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony in the Ahom kingdom was associated with which of the following events?
  • A. The appointment of the three great Gohains.
  • B. The coronation of the Ahom King.
  • C. The victory celebration after expelling the Mughals.
  • D. The annual worship of the deity Somdev.
Answer: The coronation of the Ahom King.
Explnation: The King's coronation ceremony was held with pomp and show in Charaideo, and this specific ceremony was called "singari ghar utha".
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