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

Q341. 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.
Q342. 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.
Q343. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Archery?
  • A. Jayanta Talukdar
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Shiva Thapa
  • D. Bhogeswar Baruah
Answer: Jayanta Talukdar
Explnation: Jayanta Talukdar won the Arjuna Award for Archery.
Q344. Kaziranga National Park is famous for:
  • A. One-horned Rhinoceros
  • B. Tiger
  • C. Elephant
  • D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: One-horned Rhinoceros
Explnation: Kaziranga is world-famous for hosting the largest population of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
Q345. Who was the first Assamese to become the Chief Justice of India?
  • A. Ranjan Gogoi
  • B. Parbati Kumar Goswami
  • C. Baharul Islam
  • D. S.N. Phukan
Answer: Ranjan Gogoi
Explnation: Ranjan Gogoi served as the 46th Chief Justice of India.
Q346. Who wrote the "Kirtan Ghosa"?
  • A. Sankardeva
  • B. Madhavdeva
  • C. Bhattadeva
  • D. Ananta Kandali
Answer: Sankardeva
Explnation: Sankardeva wrote the Kirtan Ghosa, a collection of devotional songs.
Q347. Who was the first Assamese Barrister?
  • A. Jnanadabhiram Barua
  • B. Anundoram Borooah
  • C. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • D. Nabin Chandra Bordoloi
Answer: Jnanadabhiram Barua
Explnation: Jnanadabhiram Barua was the first Assamese Barrister.
Q348. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Sports?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Monalisa Baruah Mehta
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah received the Padma Shri for sports.
Q349. What was the main function of the Borphukan based in Guwahati?
  • A. Head of Revenue
  • B. Viceroy of Western Assam
  • C. Religious Head
  • D. Chief Architect
Answer: Viceroy of Western Assam
Explnation: The Borphukan acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King in Western Assam, responsible for civil and military administration and defense of the frontier.
Q350. Which Ahom King refused to pay the balance of the war indemnity promised by his predecessor to the Mughals, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination to foreigners"?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • C. Udayaditya Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha
Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha (1663–1670) refused to pay the remaining indemnity agreed upon in the Treaty of Ghilajharighat by his predecessor Jayadhwaj Singha, leading to the renewal of conflict and the recovery of Guwahati.
Page 35 of 46