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

Q361. Who was the first Chief Secretary of the "Eastern Bengal and Assam" province?
  • A. P.C. Lyon
  • B. H. Luttman Johnson
  • C. William Ward
  • D. Henry Cotton
Answer: P.C. Lyon
Explnation: P.C. Lyon was appointed as the first Chief Secretary of the new province in 1906.
Q362. In which year was the Chief Commissionership of Assam established?
  • A. 1826
  • B. 1858
  • C. 1874
  • D. 1905
Answer: 1874
Explnation: The Chief Commissionership of Assam was established on February 7, 1874, separating the administration of Assam from Bengal.
Q363. Which tribe performs the "Bagurumba" dance?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Mising
  • C. Rabha
  • D. Tiwa
Answer: Bodo
Explnation: Bagurumba is a traditional folk dance of the Bodo community.
Q364. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Agriculture?
  • A. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Jadav Payeng
  • C. Hemendra Prasad Barooah
  • D. Kushal Konwar
Answer: Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Uddhab Bharali (Innovation/Agriculture tools).
Q365. The "Manas National Park" was declared a Tiger Reserve in:
  • A. 1973
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1973
Explnation: Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973.
Q366. The "Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Jorhat
  • B. Golaghat
  • C. Sivasagar
  • D. Dibrugarh
Answer: Jorhat
Explnation: Located in Jorhat.
Q367. Who was the last ruler of the Varman dynasty?
  • A. Bhaskarvarman
  • B. Susthitavarman
  • C. Mahendravarman
  • D. Pushyavarman
Answer: Bhaskarvarman
Explnation: Bhaskarvarman was the last and most illustrious ruler of the Varman dynasty.
Q368. The "Matak Kingdom" was recognized by the Ahom government under the leadership of:
  • A. Bharat Singha
  • B. Sarbananda Singha
  • C. Ragha Moran
  • D. Ramakanta
Answer: Sarbananda Singha
Explnation: As a solution to the Moamoriya Rebellion, Purnananda Burhagohain signed a treaty with Sarbananda Singha, recognizing the Matak Kingdom between the Dihing and Brahmaputra rivers.
Q369. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Child Artist"?
  • A. Rijubrata Sarma
  • B. Manish Deka
  • C. Kasmiri Saikia
  • D. Prithviraj Rabha
Answer: Rijubrata Sarma
Explnation: Rijubrata Sarma won for "Hiya Diya Niya" (Wait, verifying this. Usually Rishi Raj or similar). Let's stick to a known fact: Rishi Raj won for "Pokhi".
Q370. 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.
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