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

Q241. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Literature and Education?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q242. The Moamoriya Rebellion first broke out during the reign of which Ahom King?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Lakshmi Singha
  • D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: The Moamoriya Rebellion initially erupted during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha, marking the beginning of a long period of civil unrest.
Q243. Which battle in 1682 resulted in the final expulsion of Mughals from Assam, setting the Manas river as the boundary?
  • A. Battle of Saraighat
  • B. Battle of Itakhuli
  • C. Battle of Pandu
  • D. Battle of Kaliabor
Answer: Battle of Itakhuli
Explnation: The Battle of Itakhuli in 1682 marked the final defeat of the Mughals, leading to their expulsion from Guwahati and the re-establishment of the Manas River as the boundary.
Q244. Which Ahom King built the "Poa Mecca"?
  • A. None (Mughal)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: None (Mughal)
Explnation: Built by Mughals.
Q245. Which British administrator is known for the "Assam Chief Commissioner's power Bill"?
  • A. Mr. Hobhouse
  • B. David Scott
  • C. Keatinge
  • D. Fuller
Answer: Mr. Hobhouse
Explnation: Mr. Hobhouse proposed the bill to transfer powers from the Lt. Governor of Bengal to the Chief Commissioner of Assam.
Q246. 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.
Q247. Which Ahom King married the daughter of the Koch ruler Raghudeva?
  • A. Sukhaamphaa
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Suhungmung
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Sukhaamphaa
Explnation: King Sukhaamphaa (1552–1603) entered into an alliance by marrying the daughter of Lakshminarayan's cousin Raghudeva.
Q248. The "Umananda Island" is the smallest inhabited river island in the world. It is located in which river?
  • A. Brahmaputra
  • B. Ganges
  • C. Yamuna
  • D. Godavari
Answer: Brahmaputra
Explnation: Located in the Brahmaputra.
Q249. Which prominent woman leader was the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan and led women in the Non-Cooperation movement?
  • A. Hemantakumari Devi
  • B. Bidyutprova Devi
  • C. Chandraprabha Saikiani
  • D. Amalprabha Das
Answer: Bidyutprova Devi
Explnation: Bidyutprova Devi, the wife of Tarun Ram Phukan, played a leadership role in mobilizing women during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921.
Q250. 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.
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