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

Q281. Which tribe celebrates "Baishagu"?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Mising
  • C. Rabha
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Bodo
Explnation: Baishagu is the spring festival of the Bodo community, celebrated during the New Year.
Q282. In the context of the Ahom-Mughal wars, who was Ramani Gabharu?
  • A. The wife of Lachit Borphukan.
  • B. The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
  • C. The mother of Rudra Singha.
  • D. A warrior queen who fought at Saraighat.
Answer: The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
Explnation: As part of the Treaty of Ghilajharighat (1663), King Jayadhwaj Singha had to deliver his daughter Ramani Gabharu to the Mughal emperor's harem. She was later married to Muhammad Azam Shah.
Q283. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Environment?
  • A. Jadav Payeng
  • B. Purnima Devi Barman
  • C. Bibhuti Lahkar
  • D. Uddhab Bharali
Answer: Jadav Payeng
Explnation: Jadav Payeng received it.
Q284. Which officer acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King for the region west of Kaliabor?
  • A. Borbarua
  • B. Borgohain
  • C. Borphukan
  • D. Borpatrogohain
Answer: Borphukan
Explnation: The Borphukan was vested with military and civil command over the region west of Kaliabor and acted as the Swargadeo's viceroy in the western part of the kingdom.
Q285. The "Kirtan Ghosa" is a major literary work of:
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Sankardeva
Explnation: The Kirtan Ghosa is considered the magnum opus of Srimanta Sankardeva, containing narrative verses for community singing.
Q286. Who was the first "Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit" for Assam?
  • A. David Scott
  • B. Jenkins
  • C. Hopkinson
  • D. Robertson
Answer: David Scott
Explnation: David Scott was appointed as the first Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit for Assam following British annexation.
Q287. Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Assam?
  • A. Syeda Anwara Taimur
  • B. Renuka Devi Barkataki
  • C. Pramila Rani Brahma
  • D. Ajanta Neog
Answer: Syeda Anwara Taimur
Explnation: Syeda Anwara Taimur was the first and only woman Chief Minister of Assam, serving from 1980 to 1981.
Q288. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Shri?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Nalinibala Devi
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das received it in 1954.
Q289. The "Matak Kingdom" was recognized by the Ahom government under the leadership of:
  • A. Bharat Singha
  • B. Sarbananda Singha
  • C. Ragha Moran
  • D. Ramakanta
Answer: Sarbananda Singha
Explnation: As a solution to the Moamoriya Rebellion, Purnananda Burhagohain signed a treaty with Sarbananda Singha, recognizing the Matak Kingdom between the Dihing and Brahmaputra rivers.
Q290. Who was the first Assamese Barrister?
  • A. Jnanadabhiram Barua
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: Jnanadabhiram Barua
Explnation: Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first Assamese Barrister.
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