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. In the Ahom Paik system, a "Hazarika" commanded how many paiks?
  • A. 100
  • B. 500
  • C. 1000
  • D. 6000
Answer: 1000
Explnation: A "Hazarika" was a high-ranking officer in the Paik system who commanded 1000 paiks.
Q222. Who was the first editor of the Assamese magazine "Orunodoi"?
  • A. Dr. Nathan Brown
  • B. Oliver Cutter
  • C. Miles Bronson
  • D. William Robinson
Answer: Dr. Nathan Brown
Explnation: Dr. Nathan Brown was the first editor of Orunodoi, published in 1846.
Q223. The "Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Jorhat
  • B. Dibrugarh
  • C. Tinsukia
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Jorhat
Explnation: Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is in Jorhat district.
Q224. 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.
Q225. 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.
Q226. Which Ahom noble was originally known as "Lari Gohain"?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Atan Burhagohain
  • C. Purnananda Burhagohain
  • D. Momai Tamuli
Answer: Purnananda Burhagohain
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain, who effectively ruled during the Moamoriya rebellion, was originally known as Lari Gohain.
Q227. 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.
Q228. The "Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Karbi Anglong
  • B. Dima Hasao
  • C. Kokrajhar
  • D. Chirang
Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explnation: Marat Longri is in Karbi Anglong.
Q229. Who systematically implemented the Paik system during the reign of Pratap Singha?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Momai Tamuli Borbarua
  • C. Atan Buragohain
  • D. Laluk Sola Borphukan
Answer: Momai Tamuli Borbarua
Explnation: Momai Tamuli Borbarua is credited with systematically organizing and implementing the Paik system under the patronage of King Pratap Singha.
Q230. 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.
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