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

Q381. 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.
Q382. Which Ahom King built the "Kamakhya Temple" (rebuilt)?
  • A. Naranarayan (Koch)
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Naranarayan (Koch)
Explnation: Koch King Naranarayan rebuilt it.
Q383. Under which schedule of the Constitution are the Autonomous Councils in Assam formed?
  • A. Sixth Schedule
  • B. Fifth Schedule
  • C. Seventh Schedule
  • D. Eighth Schedule
Answer: Sixth Schedule
Explnation: The Autonomous District Councils in Assam (like BTC, KAAC, DHAC) are formed under the Sixth Schedule.
Q384. Which Mughal commander was defeated at the Battle of Bharali (1615)?
  • A. Abu Bakr
  • B. Mir Jumla
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Turbak
Answer: Abu Bakr
Explnation: Abu Bakr was the Mughal commander who led the 1615 invasion and was defeated and killed at the Battle of Bharali.
Q385. 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.
Q386. The "Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Sivasagar
  • B. Jorhat
  • C. Dibrugarh
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Sivasagar
Explnation: Pani Dihing is a bird sanctuary in Sivasagar.
Q387. Which two ministerial offices were originally established by Sukapha to assist in administration?
  • A. Borbarua and Borphukan
  • B. Burhagohain and Borgohain
  • C. Borpatrogohain and Sadiya Khowa Gohain
  • D. Rajmantri and Solal Gohain
Answer: Burhagohain and Borgohain
Explnation: Upon settling at Charaideo, Sukapha established the offices of the "Dangarias"—the Burhagohain and the Borgohain—to aid him in the administration of the kingdom.
Q388. Which dynasty ruled Kamarupa immediately following the fall of the Danava dynasty?
  • A. Varman Dynasty
  • B. Pala Dynasty
  • C. Bhauma Dynasty
  • D. Mlechchha Dynasty
Answer: Bhauma Dynasty
Explnation: Historically and mythologically, the Danava Dynasty was replaced by the Bhauma Dynasty, which was founded by Narakasura after he killed the last Danava king, Ghatakasura.
Q389. The post of "Sadiya Khowa Gohain" was created to administer which territory?
  • A. Chutia territories
  • B. Kachari territories
  • C. Naga territories
  • D. Kamrup
Answer: Chutia territories
Explnation: After annexing the Chutia kingdom, Suhungmung created the post of Sadiya Khowa Gohain to govern the Sadiya region.
Q390. 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.
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