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

Q431. The Digboi Refinery was established in:
  • A. 1901
  • B. 1899
  • C. 1920
  • D. 1947
Answer: 1901
Explnation: The Digboi Refinery, commissioned in 1901, is the oldest operating refinery in Asia.
Q432. Who were the first martyrs of Assam during the Revolt of 1857?
  • A. Kushal Konwar and Kanaklata
  • B. Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua
  • C. Gomdhar Konwar and Piyali Phukan
  • D. Lachit and Thukul
Answer: Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua
Explnation: Maniram Dewan and Piyali Barua were executed in 1858 for their role in the 1857 revolt, becoming the first martyrs of Assam in the freedom struggle.
Q433. Who were the primary disciples of the Mayamara Sattra involved in the rebellion?
  • A. The Brahmin community
  • B. The Moran tribe
  • C. The Ahom nobility
  • D. The Koch community
Answer: The Moran tribe
Explnation: The Moran tribe constituted the main body of disciples of the Mayamara Sattra and were the primary force behind the Moamoriya Rebellion.
Q434. The "Kaziranga National Park" was declared a World Heritage Site in:
  • A. 1985
  • B. 1974
  • C. 1990
  • D. 2000
Answer: 1985
Explnation: UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985.
Q435. Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Assam?
  • A. Brahma Pala
  • B. Ratna Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala founded the Pala Dynasty in the 10th century.
Q436. Which Ahom King built the Rangpur capital?
  • A. Siva Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Pramatta Singha
  • D. Rajeswar Singha
Answer: Rudra Singha
Explnation: King Rudra Singha established Rangpur as the capital of the Ahom Kingdom.
Q437. Who was the chief deity of the Ahoms?
  • A. Indra
  • B. Vishnu
  • C. Somdev
  • D. Shiva
Answer: Somdev
Explnation: Somdev (or Chum-pha-rung-seng-mung) was the tutelary deity of the Ahom kings, carried by Sukapha.
Q438. Who was the first king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa?
  • A. Brahma Pala
  • B. Ratna Pala
  • C. Indra Pala
  • D. Jaya Pala
Answer: Brahma Pala
Explnation: Brahma Pala was the founder and first elected king of the Pala dynasty of Kamarupa.
Q439. The "Nameri National Park" is located in which district?
  • A. Sonitpur
  • B. Darrang
  • C. Udalguri
  • D. Lakhimpur
Answer: Sonitpur
Explnation: Nameri is located in the Sonitpur district.
Q440. Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award from Assam?
  • A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
  • B. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
  • C. Nilmani Phookan
  • D. Homen Borgohain
Answer: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Explnation: Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received the Jnanpith Award for his novel "Mrityunjay".
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