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

Q411. Which site was the first preference of the Site Selection Committee for the new capital of Assam in 1971?
  • A. Dispur
  • B. Sonapur
  • C. Amchang-Panikhati
  • D. Silghat
Answer: Amchang-Panikhati
Explnation: The Site Selection Committee's first preference for the new capital was the Amchang-Panikhati-Chandrapur area, though Dispur was eventually chosen.
Q412. Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
  • A. Anundoram Borooah
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Banikanta Kakati
Answer: Anundoram Borooah
Explnation: Anundoram Borooah was the first Assamese and the fifth Indian to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS).
Q413. The "Kheda" operations, a source of friction between Ahoms and Mughals, involved the capture of:
  • A. Gold
  • B. Elephants
  • C. Slaves
  • D. Timber
Answer: Elephants
Explnation: Kheda operations referred to the capture of wild elephants, which was a lucrative activity and a frequent point of dispute.
Q414. The "Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Sonitpur
  • B. Udalguri
  • C. Darrang
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Sonitpur
Explnation: Sonai Rupai is located in Sonitpur district.
Q415. Who built the "Agnigarh" in Tezpur?
  • A. Bana Raja
  • B. Narakasura
  • C. Bhagadatta
  • D. Bhaskarvarman
Answer: Bana Raja
Explnation: Mythologically, Bana Raja built Agnigarh to keep his daughter Usha isolated.
Q416. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Theatre?
  • A. Phani Sarma
  • B. Dulal Roy
  • C. Heisnam Kanhailal
  • D. Ratan Thiyam
Answer: Dulal Roy
Explnation: Dulal Roy received it.
Q417. 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.
Q418. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University?
  • A. K.K. Handique
  • B. Hemchandra Goswami
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Answer: K.K. Handique
Explnation: Krishna Kanta Handique was the first Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University (established 1948).
Q419. Who was the founder of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa?
  • A. Ratna Pala
  • B. Brahma Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala (c. 900-920 AD) was the founder and first elected king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa.
Q420. Which Ahom King built the "Hajoy Powa Mecca"?
  • A. None
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: None
Explnation: Powa Mecca was built by Mir Lutfullah Shirazi during the Mughal occupation.
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