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Assam History MCQs
Q371. Which Ahom King refused to pay the remaining war indemnity to the Mughals, sparking the 1667 conflict?
A. Chakradhwaj Singha
B. Jayadhwaj Singha
C. Udayaditya Singha
D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha refused to pay the balance indemnity promised by his predecessor, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination."
Q372. Which Ahom King was the first to accept Hinduism?
A. Pratap Singha
B. Jayadhwaj Singha
C. Rudra Singha
D. Siva Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept Hinduism.
Q373. Who was known as the "Kalaguru" of Assam?
A. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
B. Bishnu Prasad Rabha
C. Phani Sarma
D. Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: Bishnu Prasad Rabha Explnation: Bishnu Prasad Rabha is affectionately known as "Kalaguru" for his immense contribution to Assamese culture and arts.
Q374. The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) was established in which year?
A. 1937
B. 1947
C. 1950
D. 1921
Answer: 1937 Explnation: The Assam Public Service Commission was established in 1937 to recruit civil servants for the province.
Q375. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Public Affairs?
A. Parbhati Baruah
B. Hem Bharali
C. Prafulla Govinda Baruah
D. Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah
Answer: Parbhati Baruah Explnation: Parbhati Baruah received it for Social Work (Elephant conservation).
Q376. Who founded the "Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra"?
A. Govt of Assam
B. Sankardeva
C. Madhavdeva
D. Bishnu Rabha
Answer: Govt of Assam Explnation: It is a cultural institution established by the Government of Assam under the Assam Accord.
Q377. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film"?
A. Gautam Bora
B. Altaf Mazid
C. Maulee Senapati
D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora Explnation: Gautam Bora won.
Q378. Which of the following officers in the Ahom administration acted as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and the head of the judiciary, but had no power to order the execution of criminals?
A. Borphukan
B. Borbarua
C. Burhagohain
D. Borgohain
Answer: Borbarua Explnation: The Borbarua served as the Chief Secretary, Chief Revenue Officer, and head of the judiciary. His jurisdiction extended to territories east of Kaliabor (except those under Great Gohains). While he could try cases, he had no power to order the execution of criminals, unlike the King.
Q379. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Literature and Education?
A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
B. Maheswar Neog
C. Banikanta Kakati
D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it in 1956.
Q380. Which legislative Act separated the districts of Assam from the Bengal administration to form the Chief Commissionership in 1874?
A. Act VIII of 1874
B. Government of India Act 1858
C. Act XII of 1874
D. Bengal Regulation Act
Answer: Act VIII of 1874 Explnation: Act VIII of 1874 was the legislation that established the Chief Commissionership of Assam, transferring powers from the Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal.