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. Who was the "Bor Raja" whose persecution of Sudra Mahantas fueled discontent prior to the rebellion?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, acting as the "Bor Raja," insulted Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to participate in Shakta rituals, which deeply alienated the Vaishnavite subjects.
Q272. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Direction"?
  • A. Jahnu Barua
  • B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • C. Manju Borah
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Jahnu Barua
Explnation: Jahnu Barua won it.
Q273. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Costume Design"?
  • A. None
  • B. Saba Azad
  • C. Rima Das
  • D. Manju Borah
Answer: None
Explnation: Not a common award for Assamese films yet.
Q274. Which Ahom noble was known as "Bakata"?
  • A. None
  • B. Momai Tamuli
  • C. Lachit
  • D. Atan
Answer: None
Explnation: Bakata is a place/region, not a noble. (Question designed to test knowledge of terms).
Q275. Who was the Ahom King when the Battle of Itakhuli (1682) was fought?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Udayaditya Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha was the Ahom King during the Battle of Itakhuli, which resulted in the final expulsion of the Mughals.
Q276. The "Bihu" festival is celebrated how many times a year?
  • A. Three
  • B. One
  • C. Two
  • D. Four
Answer: Three
Explnation: Bihu is celebrated three times: Rongali (Spring), Kongali (Autumn), and Bhogali (Winter).
Q277. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award?
  • A. Jatindra Nath Duwara
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Benudhar Sarma
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Jatindra Nath Duwara
Explnation: Jatindra Nath Duwara won it in 1955 for "Bon Phul".
Q278. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Archery?
  • A. Jayanta Talukdar
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Shiva Thapa
  • D. Bhogeswar Baruah
Answer: Jayanta Talukdar
Explnation: Jayanta Talukdar won the Arjuna Award for Archery.
Q279. Who was the first Assamese Arjuna Award winner?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Monalisa Baruah
  • C. Jayanta Talukdar
  • D. Shiva Thapa
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won the Arjuna Award in 1966 (Athletics).
Q280. The "Treaty of Ghilajharighat" (1663) imposed which of the following conditions on the Ahoms?
  • A. Ceding of Western Assam and a heavy war indemnity to the Mughals.
  • B. Surrender of the Ahom King to the Mughal Court.
  • C. Conversion of the Ahom King to Islam.
  • D. Permanent stationing of a Mughal garrison at Garhgaon.
Answer: Ceding of Western Assam and a heavy war indemnity to the Mughals.
Explnation: The Treaty of Ghilajharighat required the Ahoms to cede Western Assam, pay a large war indemnity (cash and elephants), and send the King's daughter to the Mughal harem.
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