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. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Padma Shri" for Cinema?
  • A. Jahnu Barua
  • B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • C. Seema Biswas
  • D. Adil Hussain
Answer: Jahnu Barua
Explnation: Jahnu Barua received it.
Q442. Who was the first Ahom King to marry a Hindu princess?
  • A. Sukhaamphaa
  • B. Pratap Singha
  • C. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Sukhaamphaa
Explnation: Sukhaamphaa (Khora Raja) married the daughter of Koch King Raghudeva.
Q443. The "Assam Valley Literary Award" is instituted by:
  • A. Williamson Magor Education Trust
  • B. Assam Sahitya Sabha
  • C. Sahitya Akademi
  • D. Asam Sahitya Sabha
Answer: Williamson Magor Education Trust
Explnation: Instituted by Williamson Magor Education Trust.
Q444. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Arjuna Award" for Boxing?
  • A. Shiva Thapa
  • B. Lovlina Borgohain
  • C. Jamuna Boro
  • D. Ankushita Boro
Answer: Shiva Thapa
Explnation: Shiva Thapa won it.
Q445. The "Ali-Aye-Ligang" is a spring festival associated with which tribe?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Mising
  • C. Karbi
  • D. Dimasa
Answer: Mising
Explnation: Ali-Aye-Ligang is the seed-sowing festival of the Mising tribe.
Q446. Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
  • A. Anundoram Borooah
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Gopinath Bordoloi
  • D. Banikanta Kakati
Answer: Anundoram Borooah
Explnation: Anundoram Borooah was the first Assamese and the fifth Indian to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS).
Q447. Which Ahom King was the first to accept Hinduism?
  • A. Pratap Singha
  • B. Jayadhwaj Singha
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Jayadhwaj Singha
Explnation: Jayadhwaj Singha was the first Ahom king to formally accept Hinduism.
Q448. Which Ahom King built the "Hajoy Powa Mecca"?
  • A. None
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: None
Explnation: Powa Mecca was built by Mir Lutfullah Shirazi during the Mughal occupation.
Q449. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize"?
  • A. Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
  • B. Dr. Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri
  • C. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Saikia
  • D. Dr. Prashant Goswami
Answer: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami
Explnation: Dr. Jitendra Nath Goswami received the prize in 1994 for Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.
Q450. Who was the first Ahom King to perform the "Rikkhvan" ceremony?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Rudra Singha
  • D. Siva Singha
Answer: Sukapha
Explnation: Sukapha performed the Rikkhvan (longevity) ceremony after his arrival and conquests, establishing it as an Ahom tradition.
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