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

Q21. Who was the first ad hoc President of the APCC?
  • A. Kuladhar Chaliha
  • B. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • C. Nabin Chandra
  • D. Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: Kuladhar Chaliha
Explnation: Kuladhar Chaliha was appointed as the first president of the ad hoc committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee in 1921.
Q22. In 1943, which new department was established in the Assam Secretariat due to World War II?
  • A. Supply Department
  • B. Forest Department
  • C. Education Department
  • D. Police Department
Answer: Supply Department
Explnation: A new Supply Department was established in 1943 to handle essential commodities and logistics during World War II.
Q23. The "Assam Public Service Commission" was established in:
  • A. 1937
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1956
Answer: 1937
Explnation: The APSC was established in 1937.
Q24. Under which schedule of the Constitution are the Autonomous Councils in Assam formed?
  • A. Sixth Schedule
  • B. Fifth Schedule
  • C. Seventh Schedule
  • D. Eighth Schedule
Answer: Sixth Schedule
Explnation: The Autonomous District Councils in Assam (like BTC, KAAC, DHAC) are formed under the Sixth Schedule.
Q25. Who is known as "Rasaraj"?
  • A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
  • C. Hemchandra Barua
  • D. Benudhar Rajkhowa
Answer: Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explnation: Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honored with the title "Rasaraj" for his humorous and satirical writings.
Q26. Who was the first Assamese to win the "Sahitya Akademi Award" for English?
  • A. Arup Kumar Dutta
  • B. Jahnavi Barua
  • C. Easterine Kire
  • D. Janice Pariat
Answer: Arup Kumar Dutta
Explnation: Arup Kumar Dutta is a renowned writer in English.
Q27. The "Manas National Park" was declared a World Heritage Site in:
  • A. 1985
  • B. 1973
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1985
Explnation: UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Q28. Which Ahom King was known as "Burha Raja"?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: Pratap Singha was known as Burha Raja because he ruled for a long time and was old.
Q29. The "Singari Ghar Utha" ceremony is associated with:
  • A. Ahom Marriage
  • B. Ahom Coronation
  • C. Ahom Burial
  • D. Ahom War Victory
Answer: Ahom Coronation
Explnation: It is the traditional coronation ceremony of the Ahom Kings.
Q30. 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.
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