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

Q251. The "Patharughat Rann" took place in:
  • A. 1894
  • B. 1861
  • C. 1857
  • D. 1942
Answer: 1894
Explnation: The Patharughat peasant uprising took place on January 28, 1894.
Q252. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q253. Which Ahom King introduced the "Buranjis"?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha introduced the tradition of writing Buranjis.
Q254. The "Assam Valley Literary Award" is instituted by:
  • A. Williamson Magor Education Trust
  • B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
  • C. Sahitya Akademi
  • D. Asam Sahitya Sabha
Answer: Williamson Magor Education Trust
Explnation: Instituted by Williamson Magor Education Trust.
Q255. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Vibhushan?
  • A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • B. Bhupen Hazarika
  • C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • D. Sarat Chandra Sinha
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explnation: Bimala Prasad Chaliha received it in 1971.
Q256. Who was the first Chairman of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam in 1971?
  • A. S. K. Mallick
  • B. R. K. Bhuyan
  • C. C. S. Chandrasekhara
  • D. C. R. Krishnamurthi
Answer: S. K. Mallick
Explnation: Shri S. K. Mallick, ICS, Additional Chief Secretary, was a key member (implied chairman/lead) of the committee constituted to select the new capital site.
Q257. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Khel Ratna Award"?
  • A. Lovlina Borgohain
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Shiva Thapa
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Lovlina Borgohain
Explnation: Lovlina Borgohain received it.
Q258. Who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Eastern Bengal and Assam?
  • A. Sir Bamfyled Fuller
  • B. Henry Cotton
  • C. Lancelot Hare
  • D. Charles Stuart Bayley
Answer: Sir Bamfyled Fuller
Explnation: Sir Joseph Bampfylde Fuller was appointed as the first Lieutenant Governor of the new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam in 1905.
Q259. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court?
  • A. R.F. Lodge
  • B. Holi Ram Deka
  • C. T.V. Thadani
  • D. M.C. Pathak
Answer: R.F. Lodge
Explnation: Sir R.F. Lodge was the first Chief Justice of the Assam High Court (now Guwahati High Court).
Q260. 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.
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