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

Q311. Which Ahom King built the "Kareng Ghar" (Garhgaon)?
  • A. Suklenmung and Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Suklenmung and Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Started by Suklenmung, rebuilt by Rajeswar Singha.
Q312. The "Nameri National Park" is located in which district?
  • A. Sonitpur
  • B. Darrang
  • C. Udalguri
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Sonitpur
Explnation: Nameri is located in the Sonitpur district.
Q313. Which Ahom official betrayed Guwahati to the Mughals in 1679?
  • A. Lachit Borphukan
  • B. Atan Burhagohain
  • C. Laluk Sola Borphukan
  • D. Momai Tamuli
Answer: Laluk Sola Borphukan
Explnation: In 1679, Laluk Sola Borphukan, the viceroy of Guwahati, conspired with the Mughals and handed over Guwahati to Prince Azam Shah in return for a promised reward.
Q314. Which Ahom King built the "Garhgaon Palace"?
  • A. Suklenmung
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Suklenmung
Explnation: Suklenmung originally built the palace at Garhgaon.
Q315. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Literature and Education?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q316. Which Ahom King built the "Lankuri Doul"?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built the Lankuri Doul.
Q317. In the context of the Tea Industry in Assam, what led to the abolition of the "Contractor System" in 1915?
  • A. The high cost of recruitment fees.
  • B. The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis".
  • C. The surplus of local labour available in Assam.
  • D. The demand from the British Parliament.
Answer: The inhumane practices and high mortality associated with "Arkatis".
Explnation: The Contractor (Arkati) system was abolished due to the rampant inhumane practices, deception, and high mortality rates among the recruits. It was replaced by the Sardari system.
Q318. 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.
Q319. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q320. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Agriculture?
  • A. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Jadav Payeng
  • C. Hemendra Prasad Barooah
  • D. Kushal Konwar
Answer: Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Uddhab Bharali (Innovation/Agriculture tools).
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