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. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Literature?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q222. The "Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Morigaon
  • D. Darrang
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Amchang is located in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Q223. Which recruitment system replaced the Contractor system for tea garden labor?
  • A. Indentured System
  • B. Sardari System
  • C. Ryotwari System
  • D. Mahalwari System
Answer: Sardari System
Explnation: The Sardari system, where trusted garden workers recruited new laborers from their home regions, replaced the exploitative Contractor system.
Q224. Which battle fixed the Manas River as the boundary between the Ahom and Mughal empires in 1682?
  • A. Battle of Saraighat
  • B. Battle of Itakhuli
  • C. Battle of Alaboi
  • D. Battle of Bharali
Answer: Battle of Itakhuli
Explnation: The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) resulted in a decisive Ahom victory, pushing the Mughals back to the Manas River.
Q225. Who was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb to lead the Mughal invasion of Assam in 1667?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Rashid Khan
  • C. Raja Ram Singh I
  • D. Shaista Khan
Answer: Raja Ram Singh I
Explnation: Following the Ahom capture of Guwahati, Aurangzeb commissioned Raja Ram Singh I of Amber to lead a fresh invasion of Assam to restore Mughal prestige.
Q226. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Music Direction"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Sher Choudhury
  • C. Zubeen Garg
  • D. Joi Barua
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika won the National Award for Best Music Direction for "Chameli Memsaab".
Q227. 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.
Q228. Who was the first translator of the Ramayana into Assamese?
  • A. Madhav Kandali
  • B. Sankardeva
  • C. Madhavdeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Madhav Kandali
Explnation: Madhav Kandali translated the Ramayana into Assamese (Saptakanda Ramayana) in the 14th century.
Q229. Who was the first Ahom King to marry a Hindu princess?
  • A. Sukhaamphaa
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Sukhaamphaa
Explnation: Sukhaamphaa (Khora Raja) married the daughter of Koch King Raghudeva.
Q230. 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).
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