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. The "Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary" is famous for:
  • A. Highest density of One-horned Rhinos
  • B. Tiger
  • C. Elephant
  • D. Wild Buffalo
Answer: Highest density of One-horned Rhinos
Explnation: Pobitora has the highest density of rhinos.
Q422. Which Ahom officer was responsible for the administration of the region East of Kaliabor?
  • A. Borbarua
  • B. Borphukan
  • C. Borgohain
  • D. Burhagohain
Answer: Borbarua
Explnation: The Borbarua commanded the region east of Kaliabor and acted as the judicial and military head for that area.
Q423. Which Ahom King built the "Ghanashyam's House"?
  • A. Rudra Singha
  • B. Siva Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: Dedicated to the architect Ghanashyam.
Q424. The "Saraighat Bridge" was inaugurated in:
  • A. 1962
  • B. 1960
  • C. 1971
  • D. 1958
Answer: 1962
Explnation: The Saraighat Bridge was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962.
Q425. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Bhushan" for Literature?
  • A. Surya Kumar Bhuyan
  • B. Maheswar Neog
  • C. Banikanta Kakati
  • D. Krishna Kanta Handique
Answer: Surya Kumar Bhuyan
Explnation: Surya Kumar Bhuyan received it.
Q426. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Agriculture?
  • A. Uddhab Bharali
  • B. Jadav Payeng
  • C. Hemendra Prasad Barooah
  • D. Kushal Konwar
Answer: Uddhab Bharali
Explnation: Uddhab Bharali (Innovation/Agriculture tools).
Q427. The "Patharughat Rann" took place in:
  • A. 1894
  • B. 1861
  • C. 1857
  • D. 1942
Answer: 1894
Explnation: The Patharughat peasant uprising took place on January 28, 1894.
Q428. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Saraswati Samman"?
  • A. Lakshmi Nandan Bora
  • B. Indira Goswami
  • C. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • D. Nilmani Phookan
Answer: Lakshmi Nandan Bora
Explnation: Lakshmi Nandan Bora received the Saraswati Samman in 2008 for "Kayakalpa".
Q429. 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.
Q430. Which legislative Act separated the districts of Assam from the Bengal administration to form the Chief Commissionership in 1874?
  • A. Act VIII of 1874
  • B. Government of India Act 1858
  • C. Act XII of 1874
  • D. Bengal Regulation Act
Answer: Act VIII of 1874
Explnation: Act VIII of 1874 was the legislation that established the Chief Commissionership of Assam, transferring powers from the Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal.
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