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

Q331. The "Assam Medical College" was established in:
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1948
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1960
Answer: 1947
Explnation: Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, was established in 1947.
Q332. The "Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Karbi Anglong
  • B. Dima Hasao
  • C. Kokrajhar
  • D. Chirang
Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explnation: Marat Longri is in Karbi Anglong.
Q333. Who was the first Deputy Secretary of Education from the Assamese community?
  • A. Siddeheswar Gohain
  • B. C.S. Mullan
  • C. P.C. Lyon
  • D. Furze
Answer: Siddeheswar Gohain
Explnation: Sri Siddeheswar Gohain was appointed as the first Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education in 1937.
Q334. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q335. The "Treaty of Ghilajharighat" was signed in:
  • A. 1663
  • B. 1662
  • C. 1671
  • D. 1682
Answer: 1663
Explnation: It was signed in January 1663 after Mir Jumla's invasion.
Q336. Who was the Ahom King during the Revolt of 1857?
  • A. None (British Rule)
  • B. Purandar Singha
  • C. Kandarpeswar
  • D. Maniram
Answer: None (British Rule)
Explnation: By 1857, the Ahom monarchy had been abolished and Assam was under direct British administration. Kandarpeswar Singha was a claimant, not a reigning king.
Q337. 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.
Q338. From which century did the name "Kamarupa" come into frequent use for the region previously known as Pragjyotisha?
  • A. 2nd Century CE
  • B. 4th Century CE
  • C. 12th Century CE
  • D. 16th Century CE
Answer: 4th Century CE
Explnation: The name Kamarupa became frequently used to denote the region from at least the fourth century C.E., often appearing in conjunction with the older name as Pragjyotisa-Kamarupa.
Q339. Which Ahom King created the posts of "Borbarua" and "Borphukan"?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pratap Singha
Explnation: King Pratap Singha (Susenghphaa) added the two offices of Borbarua and Borphukan to the Ahom administration to manage the growing kingdom.
Q340. Which Ahom King dug the "Joysagar Tank"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Gadadhar Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Rudra Singha dug it.
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