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

Q321. Who was the first Assamese to be the Governor of an Indian state?
  • A. Bishnuram Medhi
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Devakanta Barua
  • D. Loknath Misra
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi
Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi was Governor of Madras.
Q322. Which session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926?
  • A. 40th Session
  • B. 41st Session
  • C. 42nd Session
  • D. 43rd Session
Answer: 41st Session
Explnation: The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu, Guwahati, in 1926, which was a significant event for the region.
Q323. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Singer"?
  • A. Tarali Sarma
  • B. Zubeen Garg
  • C. Papon
  • D. Pulak Banerjee
Answer: Tarali Sarma
Explnation: Tarali Sarma won the Best Female Playback Singer award.
Q324. Which Ahom King built the "Hayagriva Madhava Temple"?
  • A. Raghudeva (Koch)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Raghudeva (Koch)
Explnation: Koch King Raghudeva rebuilt it.
Q325. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Vibhushan?
  • A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • B. Bhupen Hazarika
  • C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • D. Sarat Chandra Sinha
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explnation: Bimala Prasad Chaliha received it in 1971.
Q326. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Weaver?
  • A. Gaba Kanta Baruah
  • B. Biren Basak
  • C. Anuradha Kuli
  • D. Hema Bharali
Answer: Biren Basak
Explnation: Biren Basak received it.
Q327. Who was the first Assamese to get the PhD degree?
  • A. Moyidul Islam Bora
  • B. Banikanta Kakati
  • C. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • D. Maheswar Neog
Answer: Moyidul Islam Bora
Explnation: Dr. Moyidul Islam Bora was the first Assamese to receive a PhD.
Q328. Which King of the Varman dynasty was the first to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Pushyavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Mahabhutivarman
Answer: Mahendravarman
Explnation: Mahendravarman (450-485 AD) was the first king of Kamrup to perform the Ashwamedha Yagya. He declared independence from the Guptas and is credited with defeating the Gupta army.
Q329. Which Ahom King was known as "Khora Raja"?
  • A. Sukhaamphaa
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Jayadhwaj Singha
Answer: Sukhaamphaa
Explnation: Sukhaamphaa was known as Khora Raja.
Q330. Who wrote the "Burhi Aair Sadhu"?
  • A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • C. Bishnu Rabha
  • D. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
Answer: Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explnation: Burhi Aair Sadhu is a famous collection of Assamese folk tales by Lakshminath Bezbaroa.
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