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 British officer who signed the Treaty of Asurar Ali on behalf of the Mughals?
  • A. Mir Jumla
  • B. Allah Yar Khan
  • C. Ram Singh
  • D. Abu Bakr
Answer: Allah Yar Khan
Explnation: The Treaty of Asurar Ali (1639) was signed between the Ahom general Momai Tamuli Borbarua and the Mughal commander Allah Yar Khan.
Q422. What was the "Arkati" system in the context of the tea industry?
  • A. A tea processing method
  • B. A labor recruitment system by contractors
  • C. A revenue collection system
  • D. A land grant system
Answer: A labor recruitment system by contractors
Explnation: The Arkati system was a method of recruiting labor through contractors, often involving deceptive practices to bring workers to Assam.
Q423. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Environment?
  • A. Jadav Payeng
  • B. Purnima Devi Barman
  • C. Bibhuti Lahkar
  • D. Uddhab Bharali
Answer: Jadav Payeng
Explnation: Jadav Payeng received it.
Q424. What was the primary reason for importing labor to Assam tea gardens from other parts of India?
  • A. Local unskilled labor
  • B. Shortage of local labor and reluctance of locals
  • C. British legal mandates
  • D. Cheaper cost of imported labor
Answer: Shortage of local labor and reluctance of locals
Explnation: The tea industry faced a shortage of local labor due to a sparse population and the reluctance of the indigenous people to work as wage laborers in gardens.
Q425. Who led the Patharughat peasant uprising?
  • A. Unknown local leaders
  • B. Maniram Dewan
  • C. Kushal Konwar
  • D. Gomdhar Konwar
Answer: Unknown local leaders
Explnation: The Patharughat uprising (1894) was a mass peasant revolt without a single specific famous leader, led by local village elders.
Q426. Which Ahom King built the "Navagraha Temple"?
  • A. Rajeswar Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Rajeswar Singha
Explnation: Rajeswar Singha built it.
Q427. The "Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
  • B. Sivasagar
  • C. Jorhat
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
Explnation: Dehing Patkai covers Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
Q428. Which Ahom King built the "Rang Ghar"?
  • A. Pramatta Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Pramatta Singha
Explnation: Pramatta Singha built the Rang Ghar.
Q429. Who was the first martyr of the 1857 revolt in Assam?
  • A. Maniram Dewan
  • B. Kushal Konwar
  • C. Kanaklata
  • D. Piyali Phukan
Answer: Maniram Dewan
Explnation: Maniram Dewan (along with Piyali Barua) was executed in 1858 for plotting against the British.
Q430. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film"?
  • A. Gautam Bora
  • B. Altaf Mazid
  • C. Maulee Senapati
  • D. Arup Manna
Answer: Gautam Bora
Explnation: Gautam Bora won.
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