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. In which year did Mahatma Gandhi visit Assam for the first time?
  • A. 1920
  • B. 1921
  • C. 1926
  • D. 1930
Answer: 1921
Explnation: Mahatma Gandhi visited Assam for the first time in 1921 to propagate the message of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Q382. Which Ahom King built the "Sukreswar Ghat"?
  • A. Pramatta Singha
  • B. Rajeswar Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Pramatta Singha
Explnation: Pramatta Singha built it.
Q383. Which Ahom King built the "Kareng Ghar" (Garhgaon)?
  • A. Suklenmung and Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Suklenmung and Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Started by Suklenmung, rebuilt by Rajeswar Singha.
Q384. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Sahitya Akademi Fellowship"?
  • A. Nilmani Phookan
  • B. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • C. Indira Goswami
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Nilmani Phookan
Explnation: Nilmani Phookan received the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship.
Q385. 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.
Q386. Who was the British Governor General when the Treaty of Yandaboo was ratified?
  • A. Amherst
  • B. Dalhousie
  • C. Cornwallis
  • D. Bentinck
Answer: Amherst
Explnation: Lord Amherst was the Governor-General of India during the ratification of the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826.
Q387. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Boxing?
  • A. Shiva Thapa
  • B. Lovlina Borgohain
  • C. Jamuna Boro
  • D. Ankushita Boro
Answer: Shiva Thapa
Explnation: Shiva Thapa won it.
Q388. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri"?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Krishna Kanta Handique
  • C. Hem Barua
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das was awarded the Padma Shri in 1954.
Q389. When was Meghalaya inaugurated as a full-fledged state?
  • A. January 21, 1972
  • B. April 1, 1970
  • C. August 15, 1971
  • D. January 26, 1974
Answer: January 21, 1972
Explnation: Prime Minister Indira Gandhi formally inaugurated Meghalaya as a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972.
Q390. The "Ali-Aye-Ligang" is a spring festival associated with which tribe?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Mising
  • C. Karbi
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Mising
Explnation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is the seed-sowing festival of the Mising tribe.
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