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

Q41. Which Ahom King shifted the capital to Jorhat?
  • A. Gaurinath Singha
  • B. Rudra Singha
  • C. Siva Singha
  • D. Pramatta Singha
Answer: Gaurinath Singha
Explnation: Gaurinath Singha shifted the capital to Jorhat due to the Moamoriya rebellion.
Q42. Who was the first Assamese to receive the "National Award for Best Direction"?
  • A. Jahnu Barua
  • B. Bhabendra Nath Saikia
  • C. Manju Borah
  • D. Rima Das
Answer: Jahnu Barua
Explnation: Jahnu Barua won it.
Q43. In the context of the Ahom-Mughal wars, who was Ramani Gabharu?
  • A. The wife of Lachit Borphukan.
  • B. The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
  • C. The mother of Rudra Singha.
  • D. A warrior queen who fought at Saraighat.
Answer: The daughter of Jayadhwaj Singha sent to the Mughal harem.
Explnation: As part of the Treaty of Ghilajharighat (1663), King Jayadhwaj Singha had to deliver his daughter Ramani Gabharu to the Mughal emperor's harem. She was later married to Muhammad Azam Shah.
Q44. Who was the first Assamese to receive the Padma Shri?
  • A. Amalprabha Das
  • B. Hem Barua
  • C. Nalinibala Devi
  • D. Pushpalata Das
Answer: Amalprabha Das
Explnation: Amalprabha Das received it in 1954.
Q45. The "Assam Public Service Commission" was established in:
  • A. 1937
  • B. 1947
  • C. 1950
  • D. 1956
Answer: 1937
Explnation: The APSC was established in 1937.
Q46. Who added the office of "Borpatrogohain" to the Ahom administration?
  • A. Sukapha
  • B. Suhungmung
  • C. Pratap Singha
  • D. Rudra Singha
Answer: Suhungmung
Explnation: King Suhungmung created the office of Borpatrogohain as the third great Gohain to provide advice and balance in the administration.
Q47. 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.
Q48. Who was the first Deputy Secretary of Education from the Assamese community?
  • A. Siddeheswar Gohain
  • B. C.S. Mullan
  • C. P.C. Lyon
  • D. Furze
Answer: Siddeheswar Gohain
Explnation: Sri Siddeheswar Gohain was appointed as the first Deputy Secretary in the Department of Education in 1937.
Q49. 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."
Q50. Who is the head of the State Executive?
  • A. Governor
  • B. Chief Minister
  • C. Chief Secretary
  • D. Speaker
Answer: Governor
Explnation: The Governor is the constitutional head of the state executive.
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