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. Which Ahom King was known as "Bamuni Konwar"?
  • A. Sudangpha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Suklenmung
  • D. Susenghphaa
Answer: Sudangpha
Explnation: Sudangpha was known as Bamuni Konwar.
Q342. What is the traditional Assamese silk known as?
  • A. Muga
  • B. Eri
  • C. Pat
  • D. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explnation: Assam produces three unique types of silk: Muga (golden silk), Eri (Ahimsa silk), and Pat (mulberry silk).
Q343. Who was the first Assamese to preside over an INC session?
  • A. Devakanta Barua
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: Devakanta Barua
Explnation: Devakanta Barua presided over the Congress session.
Q344. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Carrom?
  • A. None
  • B. Rashmi Kumari
  • C. Ilavazhaki
  • D. S. Appoorwa
Answer: None
Explnation: No Assamese has won for Carrom.
Q345. 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.
Q346. Who is known as "Luit Konwar"?
  • A. Rudra Baruah
  • B. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • C. Bishnu Rabha
  • D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Rudra Baruah
Explnation: Rudra Baruah is popularly known as Luit Konwar.
Q347. Who was the "Bor Raja" whose persecution of Sudra Mahantas fueled discontent prior to the rebellion?
  • A. Queen Kuranganayani
  • B. Queen Phuleswari
  • C. Queen Ambika
  • D. Queen Sarbeswari
Answer: Queen Phuleswari
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari, acting as the "Bor Raja," insulted Sudra Mahantas by forcing them to participate in Shakta rituals, which deeply alienated the Vaishnavite subjects.
Q348. The "Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Nalbari
  • D. Barpeta
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Deepor Beel is in Guwahati.
Q349. The Battle of Itakhuli (1682) fixed which river as the boundary between Ahom and Mughal territories?
  • A. Manas
  • B. Sankosh
  • C. Brahmaputra
  • D. Barnadi
Answer: Manas
Explnation: The victory at Itakhuli pushed the Mughals back to the Manas river, which remained the boundary until British arrival.
Q350. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Theatre?
  • A. Phani Sarma
  • B. Dulal Roy
  • C. Heisnam Kanhailal
  • D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: Dulal Roy
Explnation: Dulal Roy received it.
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