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

Q441. The "Assam Medical College" was established in:
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1948
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1960
Answer: 1947
Explnation: Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, was established in 1947.
Q442. The "Dewal" in the Paik system referred to:
  • A. The second levy of paiks
  • B. The first levy
  • C. The third levy
  • D. The fourth levy
Answer: The second levy of paiks
Explnation: In times of emergency, the first levy was called "mul", the second "dewal", and the third "tewal".
Q443. To which linguistic family do the Khasi and Jaintia languages belong?
  • A. Tibeto-Burmese
  • B. Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
  • C. Indo-Aryan
  • D. Tai-Kadai
Answer: Austro-Asiatic (Mon-Khmer)
Explnation: The Khasi and Jaintia languages belong to the Mon-Khmer branch of the Austro-Asiatic linguistic family.
Q444. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Athletics?
  • A. Bhogeswar Baruah
  • B. Hima Das
  • C. Tayabun Nisha
  • D. Jayanta Talukdar
Answer: Bhogeswar Baruah
Explnation: Bhogeswar Baruah won for Athletics.
Q445. In which year was oil discovered in Digboi?
  • A. 1889
  • B. 1867
  • C. 1901
  • D. 1823
Answer: 1889
Explnation: Oil was discovered in Digboi in 1889, leading to the establishment of Asia's first refinery.
Q446. Which Ahom noble was known as "Bakata"?
  • A. None
  • B. Momai Tamuli
  • C. Lachit
  • D. Atan
Answer: None
Explnation: Bakata is a place/region, not a noble. (Question designed to test knowledge of terms).
Q447. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court?
  • A. R.F. Lodge
  • B. Holi Ram Deka
  • C. T.V. Thadani
  • D. M.C. Pathak
Answer: R.F. Lodge
Explnation: Sir R.F. Lodge was the first Chief Justice of the Assam High Court (now Guwahati High Court).
Q448. What was the traditional Ahom term used for the King?
  • A. Swargadeo/Chao Pha
  • B. Burhagohain
  • C. Patra Mantri
  • D. Borphukan
Answer: Swargadeo/Chao Pha
Explnation: The Ahom king was traditionally called "Chao Pha" (Chao = God/King, Pha = Heaven), which translates to the Assamese term "Swargadeo" or Heavenly King.
Q449. 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.
Q450. Who is considered the pioneer of the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement in Assam?
  • A. Madhavdeva
  • B. Srimanta Sankardeva
  • C. Damodardeva
  • D. Harideva
Answer: Srimanta Sankardeva
Explnation: Srimanta Sankardeva initiated the Neo-Vaishnavite Movement in Assam, bringing about a cultural and religious renaissance.
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