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

Q401. What was the traditional Ahom term used for the King?
  • A. Swargadeo/Chao Pha
  • B. Burhagohain
  • C. Patra Mantri
  • D. Borphukan
Answer: Swargadeo/Chao Pha
Explnation: The Ahom king was traditionally called "Chao Pha" (Chao = God/King, Pha = Heaven), which translates to the Assamese term "Swargadeo" or Heavenly King.
Q402. The "Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Morigaon
  • D. Darrang
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Amchang is located in Kamrup Metropolitan district.
Q403. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Gandhian Worker?
  • A. Hema Bharali
  • B. Amalprabha Das
  • C. Shakuntala Choudhury
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Hema Bharali
Explnation: Hema Bharali received it.
Q404. 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.
Q405. The Assam Students' Conference was established in which year?
  • A. 1916
  • B. 1905
  • C. 1921
  • D. 1947
Answer: 1916
Explnation: The Assam Students' Conference (Asom Chatra Sanmilan) was established in 1916 to promote literature and culture among students.
Q406. The "Ali-Aye-Ligang" is a festival of which tribe?
  • A. Mising
  • B. Bodo
  • C. Karbi
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Mising
Explnation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is the spring festival of the Mising tribe related to agriculture.
Q407. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Special Effects"?
  • A. None
  • B. Amrit Pritam
  • C. Debajit Gayan
  • D. Sher Choudhury
Answer: None
Explnation: No specific Assamese winner for Special Effects in major records.
Q408. Which Chinese pilgrim visited Kamarupa during the reign of Bhaskarvarman?
  • A. Fa-Hien
  • B. Hiuen Tsang
  • C. I-Tsing
  • D. Sung Yun
Answer: Hiuen Tsang
Explnation: The famous Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Kamarupa during the reign of Bhaskarvarman. His accounts provide the primary source of information regarding the socio-political condition of the kingdom at that time.
Q409. The Guwahati High Court was established in:
  • A. 1948
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1956
Answer: 1948
Explnation: The Guwahati High Court was established in 1948.
Q410. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Literature and Education?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Nalinibala Devi
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
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