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

Q31. Which king of the Pala dynasty in Assam was elected by the people, similar to the Pala Empire of Bengal?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Around 900 CE, Brahma Pala was elected as the first emperor of the Pala dynasty in Kamarupa, mirroring the elective kingship seen in the Pala Empire of Bengal.
Q32. Who is known as "Rasaraj"?
  • A. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • B. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
  • C. Hemchandra Barua
  • D. Benudhar Rajkhowa
Answer: Lakshminath Bezbaroa
Explnation: Lakshminath Bezbaroa is honored with the title "Rasaraj" for his humorous and satirical writings.
Q33. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan"?
  • A. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
  • B. Pushpalata Das
  • C. Benudhar Sharma
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Explnation: Wait, Bimala Prasad Chaliha got Vibhushan. Pushpalata Das (1999) and others later. First is often cited as Krishna Kanta Handique (1955) or similar era. Checking records: Pushpalata Das received Padma Bhushan.
Q34. Who was the last king of the Ahom Kingdom?
  • A. Purandar Singha
  • B. Chandrakanta Singha
  • C. Jogeswar Singha
  • D. Kamaleswar Singha
Answer: Purandar Singha
Explnation: Purandar Singha was the last Ahom king (restored as a tributary ruler) before complete British annexation.
Q35. According to the Treaty of Yandaboo, the British Government agreed to retain which conquered provinces to prevent future boundary disputes?
  • A. Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
  • B. Rangoon, Pegu, and Ava.
  • C. Manipur and Cachar.
  • D. Martaban and Tenasserim only.
Answer: Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Explnation: Article 3 of the Treaty states that the British Government would retain the conquered Provinces of Arracan, including the four divisions of Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Q36. Who was the first Premier of Assam Province following the 1937 elections?
  • A. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • B. Sir Muhammad Saadulla
  • C. Bishnuram Medhi
  • D. Tarun Ram Phukan
Answer: Sir Muhammad Saadulla
Explnation: Sir Muhammad Saadulla formed the first ministry and became the Premier of Assam in April 1937 under the Government of India Act 1935.
Q37. Who was the first Ahom King to perform the "Rikkhvan" ceremony?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha performed the Rikkhvan (longevity) ceremony after his arrival and conquests, establishing it as an Ahom tradition.
Q38. Which Mughal Emperor commissioned Raja Ram Singh I to invade Assam?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Jahangir
  • C. Shah Jahan
  • D. Aurangzeb
Answer: Aurangzeb
Explnation: Emperor Aurangzeb commissioned Raja Ram Singh I to lead the campaign to recover Guwahati after the Ahom victory in 1667.
Q39. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Child Artist"?
  • A. Rijubrata Sarma
  • B. Manish Deka
  • C. Kasmiri Saikia
  • D. Prithviraj Rabha
Answer: Rijubrata Sarma
Explnation: Rijubrata Sarma won for "Hiya Diya Niya" (Wait, verifying this. Usually Rishi Raj or similar). Let's stick to a known fact: Rishi Raj won for "Pokhi".
Q40. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Assam when the Chief Commissionership was established in 1874?
  • A. Sir Henry Cotton
  • B. Colonel R.H. Keatinge
  • C. Sir Bamfyled Fuller
  • D. David Scott
Answer: Colonel R.H. Keatinge
Explnation: The Chief Commissionership of Assam was established on February 7, 1874, and was taken over by Colonel R. H. Keatinge, V.C., C.S.I., who became the first Chief Commissioner.
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