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 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.
Q362. Which British officer was sent to Assam in 1792 to assist King Gaurinath Singha against the Moamoriya rebels?
  • A. David Scott
  • B. Captain Thomas Welsh
  • C. Francis Jenkins
  • D. Alexander Bruce
Answer: Captain Thomas Welsh
Explnation: In response to King Gaurinath Singha's plea for help, the British dispatched a military expedition under Captain Thomas Welsh in 1792 to suppress the rebellion.
Q363. Which place is known as the "Manchester of Assam"?
  • A. Sualkuchi
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Dibrugarh
  • D. Guwahati
Answer: Sualkuchi
Explnation: Sualkuchi is called the Manchester of Assam due to its large cottage industry of silk weaving.
Q364. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Literature?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q365. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship"?
  • A. Bhupen Hazarika
  • B. Birendra Nath Dutta
  • C. Jatin Goswami
  • D. Pushpa Bhuyan
Answer: Bhupen Hazarika
Explnation: Bhupen Hazarika received the fellowship in 2008.
Q366. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize"?
  • A. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • B. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • C. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
  • D. Dr. Prashant Goswami
Answer: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
Explnation: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami received the prize in 1994 for Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
Q367. Who was the first President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) formed in 1921?
  • A. Tarun Ram Phukan
  • B. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • C. Kuladhar Chaliha
  • D. Bishnuram Medhi
Answer: Kuladhar Chaliha
Explnation: When the Assam Provincial Congress Committee (APCC) was formed in 1921, Kuladhar Chaliha was appointed as the president of the first ad hoc committee.
Q368. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Film on Social Issues"?
  • A. Manju Borah
  • B. Jahnu Barua
  • C. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Manju Borah
Explnation: Manju Borah won for "Aakashitorar Kothare".
Q369. 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.
Q370. Identify the correct chronological order of these events in the Assam Freedom Movement:
  • A. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • B. Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
  • C. Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
  • D. Formation of Assam Association -> Pandu Session of Congress -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti
Answer: Formation of Assam Association -> Visit of Gandhi to Assam -> Formation of Assam Mahila Samiti -> Pandu Session of Congress
Explnation: The Assam Association was formed in 1905. Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in 1921. The Assam Mahila Samiti was formed in 1926. The 41st session of the Indian National Congress was held at Pandu (Guwahati) in 1926 (later in the year).
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