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

Q231. 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.
Q232. The Guwahati High Court was established in:
  • A. 1948
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1956
Answer: 1948
Explnation: The Guwahati High Court was established in 1948.
Q233. The "Treaty of Asurar Ali" was signed in which year?
  • A. 1639
  • B. 1663
  • C. 1671
  • D. 1682
Answer: 1639
Explnation: The Treaty of Asurar Ali was signed in February 1639.
Q234. Who was the first Ahom King to perform the "Rikkhvan" ceremony?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha performed the Rikkhvan (longevity) ceremony after his arrival and conquests, establishing it as an Ahom tradition.
Q235. Who is considered the pioneer of the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement in Assam?
  • A. Madhavdeva
  • B. Srimanta Sankardeva
  • C. Damodardeva
  • D. Harideva
Answer: Srimanta Sankardeva
Explnation: Srimanta Sankardeva initiated the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement in Assam, bringing about a cultural and religious renaissance.
Q236. Which city is known as the "Tea City of India"?
  • A. Dibrugarh
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Silchar
  • D. Tezpur
Answer: Dibrugarh
Explnation: Dibrugarh is known as the Tea City of India due to the high concentration of tea gardens.
Q237. 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.
Q238. Which King of the Varman dynasty was the first to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Mahabhutivarman
Answer: Mahendravarman
Explnation: Mahendravarman (450-485 AD) was the first king of Kamrup to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya. He declared independence from the Guptas and is credited with defeating the Gupta army.
Q239. Who was the Burhagohain who protected the kingdom during the Moamoriya rebellion and signed the treaty with the Mataks?
  • A. Purnananda
  • B. Atan
  • C. Ghanashyam
  • D. Kirtichandra
Answer: Purnananda
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain was the de facto ruler who defended the kingdom against the Moamoriyas and eventually signed a treaty with Sarbananda Singha.
Q240. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize"?
  • A. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • B. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • C. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
  • D. Dr. Prashant Goswami
Answer: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
Explnation: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami received the prize in 1994 for Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
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