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

Q351. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Costume Design"?
  • A. None
  • B. Saba Azad
  • C. Rima Das
  • D. Manju Borah
Answer: None
Explnation: Not a common award for Assamese films yet.
Q352. Who was the only martyr from Assam to be hanged during the Quit India Movement of 1942?
  • A. Kanaklata Barua
  • B. Kushal Konwar
  • C. Mukunda Kakati
  • D. Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: Kushal Konwar
Explnation: Kushal Konwar was the only martyr from Assam who was hanged by the British during the Quit India Movement; others were typically shot or died otherwise.
Q353. The "Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
  • B. Sivasagar
  • C. Jorhat
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
Explnation: Dehing Patkai covers Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
Q354. Who was the first martyr of the Quit India Movement (1942) in Assam?
  • A. Kushal Konwar
  • B. Maniram Dewan
  • C. Kanaklata Barua
  • D. Bhogeswari Phukanani
Answer: Kanaklata Barua
Explnation: Kanaklata Barua was shot dead on September 20, 1942, while leading a procession to hoist the flag at Gohpur Police Station, becoming the first martyr of the 1942 movement in Assam.
Q355. The "Raimona National Park" is located in:
  • A. Kokrajhar
  • B. Chirang
  • C. Baksa
  • D. Udalguri
Answer: Kokrajhar
Explnation: Raimona is in Kokrajhar.
Q356. The "Manas National Park" was declared a World Heritage Site in:
  • A. 1985
  • B. 1973
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1985
Explnation: UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Q357. Who was the "Deka Phukan" in the Ahom administration?
  • A. A naval commander
  • B. An aide to the Borphukan
  • C. Head of stores
  • D. Chief architect
Answer: An aide to the Borphukan
Explnation: The Deka Phukan was one of the six phukans appointed to assist the Borphukan in the administration of Guwahati.
Q358. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Khel Ratna Award"?
  • A. Lovlina Borgohain
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Shiva Thapa
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Lovlina Borgohain
Explnation: Lovlina Borgohain received it.
Q359. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University?
  • A. K.K. Handique
  • B. Hemchandra Goswami
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Answer: K.K. Handique
Explnation: Krishna Kanta Handique was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University (established 1948).
Q360. 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.
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