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Assam History MCQs

Q431. Considering the Ahom system of administration, which of the following statements regarding the "Paik" system is NOT correct?
  • A. The Paik system was systematically implemented by Momai Tamuli Barbarua under the patronage of Pratap Singha.
  • B. In times of emergency, the first levy in a "got" was called the "mul", the second the "dewal", and the third the "tewal".
  • C. Under King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks in a "got" was increased from three to four to improve efficiency.
  • D. The paiks were organized into professional khels for productive work like boatbuilding and arrow-making.
Answer: Under King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks in a "got" was increased from three to four to improve efficiency.
Explnation: The statement is incorrect because during the reign of King Rajeshwar Singha, the number of paiks available for state service decreased. Consequently, the unit size of a "got" was reduced from four paiks to three, meaning each paik had to serve for four months a year instead of three, increasing their burden.
Q432. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Public Affairs?
  • A. Parbhati Baruah
  • B. Hem Bharali
  • C. Prafulla Govinda Baruah
  • D. Dhirendra Nath Bezbaruah
Answer: Parbhati Baruah
Explnation: Parbhati Baruah received it for Social Work (Elephant conservation).
Q433. Who was the Burhagohain who protected the kingdom during the Moamoriya rebellion and signed the treaty with the Mataks?
  • A. Purnananda
  • B. Atan
  • C. Ghanashyam
  • D. Kirtichandra
Answer: Purnananda
Explnation: Purnananda Burhagohain was the de facto ruler who defended the kingdom against the Moamoriyas and eventually signed a treaty with Sarbananda Singha.
Q434. 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.
Q435. According to the Treaty of Yandaboo, the British Government agreed to retain which conquered provinces to prevent future boundary disputes?
  • A. Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
  • B. Rangoon, Pegu, and Ava.
  • C. Manipur and Cachar.
  • D. Martaban and Tenasserim only.
Answer: Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Explnation: Article 3 of the Treaty states that the British Government would retain the conquered Provinces of Arracan, including the four divisions of Arracan, Ramree, Cheduba, and Sandoway.
Q436. Who was the first Ahom King to formally accept Hinduism?
  • A. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Suhungmung
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept Hinduism and take initiation from a Hindu priest.
Q437. The "East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary" is located in:
  • A. Karbi Anglong
  • B. Dima Hasao
  • C. Nagaon
  • D. Golaghat
Answer: Karbi Anglong
Explnation: Located in East Karbi Anglong.
Q438. The Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha was established in which year?
  • A. 1884
  • B. 1905
  • C. 1916
  • D. 1921
Answer: 1884
Explnation: The Jorhat Sarbajanik Sabha was established in 1884, serving as one of the earliest political associations in Assam.
Q439. When was the process of shifting the capital of Assam from Shillong to Dispur formally completed?
  • A. 1970
  • B. 1972
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1976
Answer: 1976
Explnation: While the decision was made earlier, the process of shifting the capital from Shillong to Dispur was formally completed sometime in 1976.
Q440. Which Ahom King refused to pay the remaining war indemnity to the Mughals, sparking the 1667 conflict?
  • A. Chakradhwaj Singha
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • C. Udayaditya Singha
  • D. Gadadhar Singha
Answer: Chakradhwaj Singha
Explnation: Chakradhwaj Singha refused to pay the balance indemnity promised by his predecessor, stating "Death is preferable to a life of subordination."
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