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

Q271. Which site was the first preference of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam?
  • A. Amchang-Panikhati
  • B. Sonapur
  • C. Silghat
  • D. Sonaighuli
Answer: Amchang-Panikhati
Explnation: The Amchang-Panikhati-Chandrapur area was the committee's first preference for the new capital, though Dispur was eventually chosen.
Q272. The "Tea District Labour Association" formed in 1917 was responsible for:
  • A. Exporting tea to Europe.
  • B. Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
  • C. Setting the price of tea in the local market.
  • D. Managing the land rights of tea tribes.
Answer: Regulating labor recruitment and replacing the contractor system.
Explnation: The Tea District Labour Association was formed by planters to handle labour recruitment after the abolition of the Contractor system by the Act of 1915.
Q273. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants special provisions to Assam?
  • A. Article 371B
  • B. Article 371A
  • C. Article 371C
  • D. Article 371F
Answer: Article 371B
Explnation: Article 371B deals with special provisions for the state of Assam.
Q274. Which Treaty established the boundary between the Ahom and Mughal territories in 1639?
  • A. Treaty of Ghilajharighat
  • B. Treaty of Yandaboo
  • C. Treaty of Asurar Ali
  • D. Treaty of Majuli
Answer: Treaty of Asurar Ali
Explnation: The Treaty of Asurar Ali was signed in February 1639 between the Ahom general Momai Tamuli Borbarua and Mughal commander Allah Yar Khan, fixing the Barnadi and Kalang rivers as boundaries.
Q275. 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.
Q276. The "Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Morigaon
  • D. Darrang
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Amchang is located in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Q277. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Sahitya Akademi Fellowship"?
  • A. Nilmani Phookan
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Indira Goswami
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Nilmani Phookan
Explnation: Nilmani Phookan received the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship.
Q278. Which Ahom King built the "Hajoy Powa Mecca"?
  • A. None
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: None
Explnation: Powa Mecca was built by Mir Lutfullah Shirazi during the Mughal occupation.
Q279. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Gandhian Worker?
  • A. Hema Bharali
  • B. Amalprabha Das
  • C. Shakuntala Choudhury
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Hema Bharali
Explnation: Hema Bharali received it.
Q280. Which Ahom King built the "Fakuwa Doul"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha built the Fakuwa Doul at Charaideo.
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