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

Q261. The "Bor Bheti" constructed during the Moamoriya rebellion was:
  • A. A temple
  • B. A royal palace
  • C. An octagonal earthen mound
  • D. A fort
Answer: An octagonal earthen mound
Explnation: The Bor Bheti was a massive octagonal earthen mound built by the disciples of the Moamoriya sect as a symbol of their unity and power.
Q262. Which Ahom King built the "Agnigarh"?
  • A. None
  • B. Bana Raja (Mythological)
  • C. Narakasura
  • D. Bhagadatta
Answer: Bana Raja (Mythological)
Explnation: Agnigarh is attributed to the mythological King Bana.
Q263. The "Assam Secretariat Service Rules" were published in which year?
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1951
  • C. 1955
  • D. 1972
Answer: 1951
Explnation: The Assam Secretariat Service Rules were published under notifications in August 1951 to regulate appointments and transfers of ministerial staff.
Q264. What was the outcome of the Battle of Itakhuli in 1682?
  • A. The Mughals captured Guwahati permanently.
  • B. The Ahoms ceded Western Assam to the Mughals.
  • C. The Manas River became the boundary between Ahom and Mughal territories.
  • D. Mir Jumla successfully occupied Garhgaon.
Answer: The Manas River became the boundary between Ahom and Mughal territories.
Explnation: In the Battle of Itakhuli (1682), the Ahoms finally ousted the Mughals from Guwahati and Kamrup. The Manas river became the Ahom-Mughal boundary until the British occupation.
Q265. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Lyrics"?
  • A. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Zubeen Garg
  • C. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • D. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Answer: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika won for lyrics.
Q266. During the Moamoriya Rebellion, who was the "Bor Raja" whose actions against the Sudra Mahantas fueled the discontent?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, the wife of Siva Singha, was given the title "Bor Raja". She insulted the Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to smear the blood of sacrificed animals on their foreheads, which fueled the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q267. 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.
Q268. The "Ali-Aye-Ligang" is a festival of which tribe?
  • A. Mising
  • B. Bodo
  • C. Karbi
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Mising
Explnation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is the spring festival of the Mising tribe related to agriculture.
Q269. 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.
Q270. Who became the Premier of Assam in 1946 and strongly opposed the Cabinet Mission's grouping plan?
  • A. Sir Muhammad Saadulla
  • B. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • C. Bishnuram Medhi
  • D. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi
Explnation: Gopinath Bordoloi became the Premier in 1946 and is famous for his strong opposition to the Grouping Plan, which helped keep Assam out of East Pakistan.
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