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

Q421. Who was the first Assamese to get the PhD degree?
  • A. Moyidul Islam Bora
  • B. Banikanta Kakati
  • C. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • D. Maheswar Neog
Answer: Moyidul Islam Bora
Explnation: Dr. Moyidul Islam Bora was the first Assamese to receive a PhD.
Q422. Which Ahom King was known as "Gargayan Raja"?
  • A. Suklenmung
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Suklenmung
Explnation: Suklenmung was known as Gargayan Raja because he shifted the capital to Garhgaon.
Q423. 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.
Q424. Who wrote the novel "Miri Jiyori"?
  • A. Rajanikanta Bordoloi
  • B. Lakshminath Bezbaroa
  • C. Padmanath Gohain Baruah
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Rajanikanta Bordoloi
Explnation: Rajanikanta Bordoloi wrote Miri Jiyori, a classic Assamese novel.
Q425. Who was the first Assamese to win the "Sahitya Akademi Award" for English?
  • A. Arup Kumar Dutta
  • B. Jahnavi Barua
  • C. Easterine Kire
  • D. Janice Pariat
Answer: Arup Kumar Dutta
Explnation: Arup Kumar Dutta is a renowned writer in English.
Q426. Manas National Park is a:
  • A. Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site
  • B. Bird Sanctuary
  • C. Tiger Reserve only
  • D. Elephant Reserve only
Answer: Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site
Explnation: Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger reserve, an Elephant reserve, and a Biosphere reserve.
Q427. Which Ahom King built the "Gaurisagar Tank"?
  • A. Phuleswari (Queen)
  • B. Ambika (Queen)
  • C. Sarbeswari (Queen)
  • D. Kuranganayani (Queen)
Answer: Phuleswari (Queen)
Explnation: Queen Phuleswari (Bor Raja) built the Gaurisagar Tank.
Q428. The "Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Kamrup (Metro)
  • B. Kamrup (Rural)
  • C. Nalbari
  • D. Barpeta
Answer: Kamrup (Metro)
Explnation: Deepor Beel is in Guwahati.
Q429. The "Moamoriya" were followers of which sect?
  • A. Mayamara Sattra
  • B. Auniati Sattra
  • C. Dakhinpat Sattra
  • D. Kamalabari Sattra
Answer: Mayamara Sattra
Explnation: The Moamoriyas were disciples of the Mayamara (or Moamara) Sattra, belonging to the Kala Samhati of Neo-Vaishnavism.
Q430. The "Manas National Park" was declared a Tiger Reserve in:
  • A. 1973
  • B. 1985
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1973
Explnation: Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973.
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