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. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Anthropological Film"?
  • A. Gautam Bora
  • B. Maulee Senapati
  • C. Altaf Mazid
  • D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora
Explnation: Gautam Bora won for "Sons of Abotani".
Q402. Which Ahom King refused to pay the balance of the war indemnity promised by his predecessor to the Mughals, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination to foreigners"?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • C. Udayaditya Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha
Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha (1663–1670) refused to pay the remaining indemnity agreed upon in the Treaty of Ghilajharighat by his predecessor Jayadhwaj Singha, leading to the renewal of conflict and the recovery of Guwahati.
Q403. Under the Paik system, a specific unit of four (later three) paiks was known as a:
  • A. Khel
  • B. Got
  • C. Mul
  • D. Dewal
Answer: Got
Explnation: The "Got" was the basic unit of the Paik system. It originally consisted of four paiks (later reduced to three), where one member was required to serve the state in rotation.
Q404. Which Ahom King shifted the capital to Jorhat?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: Gaurinath Singha shifted the capital to Jorhat due to the Moamoriya rebellion.
Q405. What is the traditional Assamese silk known as?
  • A. Muga
  • B. Eri
  • C. Pat
  • D. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explnation: Assam produces three unique types of silk: Muga (golden silk), Eri (Ahimsa silk), and Pat (mulberry silk).
Q406. The "Umananda Temple" was built by which Ahom King?
  • A. Gadadhar Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gadadhar Singha
Explnation: Gadadhar Singha built it in 1694.
Q407. According to the Kalika Purana, who was the founder of the Danava dynasty, the first legendary line of rulers in Pragjyotisha?
  • A. Narakasura
  • B. Mahiranga Danava
  • C. Ghatakasura
  • D. Banasura
Answer: Mahiranga Danava
Explnation: The Kalika Purana identifies Mahiranga Danava as the founder of the Danava dynasty, which is considered the first legendary line of monarchs in the Pragjyotisha region, originating from Kirata lineage.
Q408. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Shri?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Nalinibala Devi
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das received it in 1954.
Q409. Which Act separated the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) from Assam?
  • A. North Eastern Areas Act 1971
  • B. Act of 1935
  • C. Act of 1947
  • D. Act of 1960
Answer: North Eastern Areas Act 1971
Explnation: The North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act of 1971 separated NEFA from Assam to form the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh.
Q410. Which city was the capital of the Ahom Kingdom before Jorhat?
  • A. Rangpur
  • B. Garhgaon
  • C. Charaideo
  • D. Sivasagar
Answer: Rangpur
Explnation: Rangpur served as the capital before it was shifted to Jorhat due to rebellions.
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