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 "Dadasaheb Phalke Award"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Seema Biswas
  • D. Adil Hussain
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika received it in 1992.
Q242. The "Orang National Park" is also known as:
  • A. Mini Kaziranga
  • B. Mini Manas
  • C. Rhino Land
  • D. Tiger Land
Answer: Mini Kaziranga
Explnation: Orang is often called Mini Kaziranga due to similar landscape and rhino population.
Q243. The "Assam Valley Literary Award" is given by:
  • A. Williamson Magor Education Trust
  • B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
  • C. Sahitya Akademi
  • D. Asam Sahitya Sabha
Answer: Williamson Magor Education Trust
Explnation: The award is instituted by the Williamson Magor Education Trust.
Q244. Which Ahom King created the posts of "Borbarua" and "Borphukan"?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: King Pratap Singha (Susenghphaa) added the two offices of Borbarua and Borphukan to the Ahom administration to manage the growing kingdom.
Q245. Who was the first Assamese to win the National Film Award for Best Actress?
  • A. Moloya Goswami
  • B. Seema Biswas
  • C. Aidue Handique
  • D. Prastuti Parashar
Answer: Moloya Goswami
Explnation: Moloya Goswami won the Best Actress award for the film "Firingoti" (1992).
Q246. What was the "Kharikatana" tax introduced in Kamrup?
  • A. A land tax
  • B. A water tax
  • C. A house tax
  • D. A religious tax
Answer: A land tax
Explnation: Chandrakanta Singha introduced a tax on lands called Kharikatana in Kamrup.
Q247. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony was traditionally associated with:
  • A. The appointment of a new Gohain
  • B. The coronation of the Ahom King
  • C. A victory celebration
  • D. The harvest festival
Answer: The coronation of the Ahom King
Explnation: The "Singari Ghar Utha" was the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom kings, held with great pomp and show at the capital Charaideo.
Q248. The "Darrang Raj Vamsavali" was written by:
  • A. Suryakhari Daivajna
  • B. Kaviraj Madhav Kandali
  • C. Sankardeva
  • D. Rama Saraswati
Answer: Suryakhari Daivajna
Explnation: Suryakhari Daivajna wrote the Darrang Raj Vamsavali, chronicling the Koch dynasty.
Q249. The "Treaty of Ghilajharighat" was signed in:
  • A. 1663
  • B. 1662
  • C. 1671
  • D. 1682
Answer: 1663
Explnation: It was signed in January 1663 after Mir Jumla's invasion.
Q250. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Archaeology?
  • A. Madhav Chandra Goswami
  • B. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • C. Kanaklal Barua
  • D. Birinchi Kumar Barua
Answer: Madhav Chandra Goswami
Explnation: Madhav Chandra Goswami received it.
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