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

Q291. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri"?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Krishna Kanta Handique
  • C. Hem Barua
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das was awarded the Padma Shri in 1954.
Q292. Which Ahom King built the "Umananda Temple"?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built it.
Q293. 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.
Q294. The "Majuli Island" is the largest river island in the world. It is located in which district?
  • A. Majuli
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Sivasagar
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Majuli
Explnation: Majuli is now a separate district.
Q295. Who along with his brother C.A. Bruce is credited with the discovery of tea in Assam?
  • A. David Scott
  • B. Captain Welsh
  • C. Robert Bruce
  • D. Francis Jenkins
Answer: Robert Bruce
Explnation: Robert Bruce, along with his brother C.A. Bruce, is credited with discovering indigenous tea plants in Assam in 1823.
Q296. Who was the first Chairman of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam in 1971?
  • A. S. K. Mallick
  • B. R. K. Bhuyan
  • C. C. S. Chandrasekhara
  • D. C. R. Krishnamurthi
Answer: S. K. Mallick
Explnation: Shri S. K. Mallick, ICS, Additional Chief Secretary, was a key member (implied chairman/lead) of the committee constituted to select the new capital site.
Q297. 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.
Q298. Which treaty established the boundary between Ahom and Mughal territories in 1639?
  • A. Treaty of Yandabo
  • B. Treaty of Ghilajharighat
  • 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, establishing the boundary between the Ahom kingdom and the Mughal territories in western Assam.
Q299. What was the primary reason for the "Forest Satyagraha" in Assam during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930)?
  • A. Assam had no coastline to perform Salt Satyagraha.
  • B. The British had banned the use of timber for local housing.
  • C. To protest against the poaching of Rhinos.
  • D. To demand the reservation of forests for tea plantations.
Answer: Assam had no coastline to perform Salt Satyagraha.
Explnation: Since Assam was a landlocked province and had no sea coast to break salt laws, the APCC decided to violate Forest Laws as a form of Civil Disobedience.
Q300. Who was the Ahom King during the invasion of Mir Jumla?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the reigning monarch when Mir Jumla invaded Assam in 1662 and occupied the capital.
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