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. Which organization, formed in 1905, is considered the forerunner to the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee?
  • A. Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha
  • B. Assam Association
  • C. Assam Students’ Conference
  • D. Ahom Sabha
Answer: Assam Association
Explnation: The Assam Association, formed in 1905, was the premier political organization that eventually merged into the Congress, acting as its forerunner.
Q382. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Medicine?
  • A. Dr. Rathin Datta
  • B. Dr. Ilias Ali
  • C. Dr. Ravi Kannan
  • D. Dr. Sarbeswar Sahariah
Answer: Dr. Rathin Datta
Explnation: Dr. Rathin Datta received it in 1992.
Q383. Which Ahom King introduced the "Buranjis" (chronicles)?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pratap Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha introduced the tradition of writing Buranjis (chronicles) in the Ahom kingdom.
Q384. The "Deepor Beel" is a:
  • A. Ramsar Site
  • B. National Park
  • C. Tiger Reserve
  • D. Biosphere Reserve
Answer: Ramsar Site
Explnation: Deepor Beel is a Ramsar Site.
Q385. The "Moamoriya Rebellion" began during the reign of which Ahom King?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Lakshmi Singha
  • D. Gaurinath Singha
Answer: Lakshmi Singha
Explnation: The Moamoriya Rebellion first broke out in 1769 during the reign of King Lakshmi Singha.
Q386. Who was the first Assamese to be the Governor of an Indian state?
  • A. Bishnuram Medhi
  • B. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
  • C. Devakanta Barua
  • D. Loknath Misra
Answer: Bishnuram Medhi
Explnation: Bishnuram Medhi was Governor of Madras.
Q387. The "Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary" is famous for:
  • A. Indian Rhinoceros
  • B. Wild Buffalo
  • C. Tiger
  • D. Elephant
Answer: Indian Rhinoceros
Explnation: Laokhowa is a habitat for the Indian Rhinoceros.
Q388. What was the main function of the Borphukan based in Guwahati?
  • A. Head of Revenue
  • B. Viceroy of Western Assam
  • C. Religious Head
  • D. Chief Architect
Answer: Viceroy of Western Assam
Explnation: The Borphukan acted as the Viceroy of the Ahom King in Western Assam, responsible for civil and military administration and defense of the frontier.
Q389. 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.
Q390. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Archery?
  • A. Jayanta Talukdar
  • B. Dipankar Bhattacharjee
  • C. Shiva Thapa
  • D. Bhogeswar Baruah
Answer: Jayanta Talukdar
Explnation: Jayanta Talukdar won the Arjuna Award for Archery.
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